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Pacific Rim Construction Group

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Pacific Rim Construction Group

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Pacific Rim Construction Group is license and bonded.

Pacific Rim Construction Group is license and bonded.

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LSE CUSTOM WOOD WORK INC

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LSE CUSTOM WOOD WORK INC

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4 years of experience

In LSE CUSTOM WOOD WORK we dedicated to make custom cabinets with love and care

In LSE CUSTOM WOOD WORK we dedicated to make custom cabinets with love and care

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Jeffrey

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Jeffrey

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

At Jeffrey’s handyman services, we offer a large array of services from installing ceiling fans to taking your dog a bath. Installing light fixtures, switches and outlets is definitely a breeze. Servicing the Southeast Los Angeles region, Jeffrey’s handyman service takes pride in their work and works hard to complete the job with you feeling grateful that you chose our service. After carefully hearing your needs, we will take the appropriate approach to ensure your needs are met. Thank you for your time and careful consideration. We look forward to speaking with you.

"Jeffrey did stellar work. He wanted to finish the job, even when it seemed impossible. I commend his perseverance and desire to do a better job than the original. Incredibly friendly and very communicative. I highly recommend him to get the job done right!"

Jill K on July 2024

At Jeffrey’s handyman services, we offer a large array of services from installing ceiling fans to taking your dog a bath. Installing light fixtures, switches and outlets is definitely a breeze. Servicing the Southeast Los Angeles region, Jeffrey’s handyman service takes pride in their work and works hard to complete the job with you feeling grateful that you chose our service. After carefully hearing your needs, we will take the appropriate approach to ensure your needs are met. Thank you for your time and careful consideration. We look forward to speaking with you.

"Jeffrey did stellar work. He wanted to finish the job, even when it seemed impossible. I commend his perseverance and desire to do a better job than the original. Incredibly friendly and very communicative. I highly recommend him to get the job done right!"

Jill K on July 2024

AMERICAN PRE-CAST MASONRY

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AMERICAN PRE-CAST MASONRY

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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60 EMPLOYEES. USES SUBS FOR VARIOUS JOBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGE. NO SERVICE FEE.

60 EMPLOYEES. USES SUBS FOR VARIOUS JOBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGE. NO SERVICE FEE.

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Laniado Group

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Laniado Group

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Garage doors - Sales, Repair & Maintenance. Fences & Gates - Custome Made Aluminum Designs Rolling Systems Service

Garage doors - Sales, Repair & Maintenance. Fences & Gates - Custome Made Aluminum Designs Rolling Systems Service

CALIFORNIA RAIN GUTTERS

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CALIFORNIA RAIN GUTTERS

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36 years of experience

ADDITIONAL PHONE:(619) 206-5357

ADDITIONAL PHONE:(619) 206-5357

Rah Design

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Rah Design

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12 years of experience

Rah Design is a custom Furniture Design Studio based in Los Angeles, We design and build everything from lounge chairs to custom kitchens. Founded by Architectural designer Rahil Taj.

Rah Design is a custom Furniture Design Studio based in Los Angeles, We design and build everything from lounge chairs to custom kitchens. Founded by Architectural designer Rahil Taj.

VIP Finish Construction

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VIP Finish Construction

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Customers say: Super punctual
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Offering competitive pricing and price match guarantee. Accepting all major credit cards

Offering competitive pricing and price match guarantee. Accepting all major credit cards

Vixco Glass Depot

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Vixco Glass Depot

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14 years of experience

Our company is family owned and operated. Currently, we are 5 employees and growing with a combined 20 + years of experience. We believe in exceptional customer service as we have grown one customer at a time. A lot of our customers have been through referrals.

Our company is family owned and operated. Currently, we are 5 employees and growing with a combined 20 + years of experience. We believe in exceptional customer service as we have grown one customer at a time. A lot of our customers have been through referrals.

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Tailored Living Serving Ventura, Santa Barbara, LA

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Tailored Living Serving Ventura, Santa Barbara, LA

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Additional DBAs - Premier Garage, Tailored Living LLC. Independently owned & operated. Additional phone - (866) 675-8819.

Additional DBAs - Premier Garage, Tailored Living LLC. Independently owned & operated. Additional phone - (866) 675-8819.

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Santa Ana, CA

Wainscoting is decorative paneling that covers the lower part of a wall for style and protection. Beadboard is a type of wainscoting made of long vertical planks with small raised beads between each board. You’ll see it on walls and ceilings when homeowners want added depth and charm. Both options work indoors or outdoors; beadboard pieces lock together with tongue-and-groove joints, while similar styles, such as shiplap, rely on a square rabbet joint.

The best rule of thumb for wainscoting is to stop the panels at about one-third of the wall height. In a room with a nine-foot ceiling, that’s roughly three feet up. Sticking to this ratio keeps the room balanced, lets plenty of wall color show above the trim, and delivers a polished, timeless look.

Wainscoting can make a room look smaller if the room has low ceilings. The same rule applies to wainscoting as it does to painting any space: to make the room look larger and more open, paint it a light color, such as white or cream. Since beadboard incorporates vertical lines in the paneling, this style of wainscoting is ideal for those wanting to make a room appear larger than it is.

Technically, you can panel any room, but wainscoting shines in open areas, such as a foyer or a tall-ceilinged bathroom. Skip it in small rooms with low ceilings—panels can make tight spaces feel boxed in. Open-concept layouts without clear stopping points along the walls are also tricky, as the trim requires a distinct beginning and end.

Removing existing wall panels before installing wainscoting involves distinct demolition efforts. The cost to hire a professional for demo work is $1.50 per square foot. If the underlying drywall requires replacement after panel removal, an additional fee of $1.60 to $2.35 per square foot is incurred. Completing these tasks properly ensures a sturdy foundation and a flawless finish.

The Santa Ana, CA homeowners’ guide to wainscoting installations

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