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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."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Tim Harney Inc
4.50(
2
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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Venice Handyman Service
New to Angi

In business since 1984

Free estimates

At Venice Florida Handyman Services, we've built our livelihoods on remodeling people's homes. From the simple to the lavish, we've experienced it all and we can help you every step of the way. No job is too small or too big for our knowledgeable crews at Venice Fl Handyman Service. We've happily done it all for 34 years now!

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A TO Z CONTRACTORS INC
New to Angi

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

A to Z Contractors, Inc is a family owned and operated business specializing in custom built homes as well as new roofs and re-roofs for existing homes. We are now in our fourth generation building homes both here in Florida as well as in the northern states. Our employees have been with us for many years as we are family oriented and any sub-contractors hired are chosen for thier specialty in thier field. Additional contact name - Christopher Hayes. Additional email - atozcontractorsinc@gmail.com. Additional DBA - A to Z Contractors.

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Elite Painting & Waterproofing Inc
4.70(
23
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In business since 2011

Free estimates

"I hired Elite Home Paint to repaint my cabinets. Unfortunately my cabinet doors were in very bad shape, as they were partially sanded down and also had paint stripper poorly applied. As I'm a very black and white person, I reached out to Ariel and sent him photos of the doors, and he said he could do the service. When he got at my house with his crew, they saw the doors, and the service was still confirmed to be possible, even though the quality of the doors were bad. They got to it, and when I got home from work that morning (I work nights, so didn’t see the job completed until the next day), I was very disappointed. They didn’t completely sand down the doors or drawers, so all the marks that were on the units showed up on the paint, very poorly. When I contacted Ariel, he blamed the parts on being damaged and that no one would have done the service for the price he did. I explained to him that at no moment, he told me that the condition would have impacted the end product, as I thought he would properly sand and DIDN’T! As I continued to inspect the unit, I found multiple spots with paint drips, parts completely poorly painted, still white (I painted my cabinets black btw). I tried contacting Ariel to try to settle this peacefully and he basically told me the job was done, and BLOCKED my phone number (I know this because when I call it goes directly to voice mail, and when I use a friends phone, he picked up. Sent a msg through Facebook as well and completely ignored. I would leave it alone if it were just the spots of the poor sanding, but all the white spots is completely unacceptable. Very disappointed with the lack of professionalism and poor service, definitely DO NOT RECOMMEND this company."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Preventative Home Maintenance, LLC.
New to Angi

In business since 2011

Free estimates

We offer a complete package of home improvement and installation services, whether it be installing a new wood floor or a complete bathroom remodel we can do the job for you.

CASEY DOOR CO
New to Angi

Free estimates

Overhead doors. Security products

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Omega Home Repairs LLC
New to Angi

We are a local owned company specializing in drywall and drywall repairs! We take pride in what we do. We take pride and joy watching the smiles on homeowners faces when they are more than content with the service we provide!

Arrow Environmental Services
4.38(
102
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In business since 1958

"They are excellent."
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Sarasota, FL

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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