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Baker Roofing Co
4.89(
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In business since 1915

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Emergency services offered

"They have a 10 year warranty. They really give a nice presentation and they give you a folder to keep your information. Very professional."
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Alpine Builders
New to Angi

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small remodeling firm started 2000. We offer a wide variety of services

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C & E Home Improvements
5.00(
3
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In business since 1983

Free estimates

Remodeling, Handle subcontractors

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BUILDERS FIRST SOURCE
New to Angi

In business since 1973

We offer a full line of pro end building materials

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America
4.84(
920
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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."
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Ms Lady Maid Service
5.00(
1
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In business since 2011

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Emergency services offered

General Housekeeping responsibilities, including laundry and ironing, and overseeing and coordinating with any other full-time Housekeeper . we are also a weekly cleaning service .ultimately responsible for all housekeeping Needs

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Kinston Builder's Supply
New to Angi

In business since 1989

Locally owned & operated. Additional address - 1325 E New Bern Rd, Kinston, NC 28501.

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Carolina Bathing & Remodeling
New to Angi

In business since 1984

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Walk in tubs and Remodeling

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Tint Works
4.50(
4
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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Tint/Solar Works is the authorized 3M Prestige window film installer serving central and western North Carolina, the Tri-Cities, Tenn., and Roanoke, Va.. We offer window films to reduce heat and fading damage from too much sun, security films to protect your home or business from crime and storm damage, and decorative films to give your glass doors and windows a new look.

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Dave's Handyman and Construction
New to Angi

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

General handyman work ranging from light plumbing and electrical to carpentry with a specialty in painting. With 10 years of experience I can handle anything I put my effort into. As owner-operator I'm willing to take on any task big or small.

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Sapphire, NC

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.

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