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Ace Handyman Services

4.49(
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Ace Handyman Services

4.49(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
1264 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

We are happy to provide handyman, home repair and home improvement services to the broader Portland area - from Oregon City to Scappose and Forest Grove to Gresham, including Lake Oswego, West Linn, Beaverton, and all areas of Portland. Our specialty is anything in and around the home (or business) that takes between two hours and two days to complete. We offer free over-the-phone estimates and firm appointment times to save you time, all our handymen are licensed, bonded, and ensured as our employees, and we guarantee our work for a year.

"I've used Ace Handyman for several years now. Their work is excellent and very professional."

Kumar V on October 2025

We are happy to provide handyman, home repair and home improvement services to the broader Portland area - from Oregon City to Scappose and Forest Grove to Gresham, including Lake Oswego, West Linn, Beaverton, and all areas of Portland. Our specialty is anything in and around the home (or business) that takes between two hours and two days to complete. We offer free over-the-phone estimates and firm appointment times to save you time, all our handymen are licensed, bonded, and ensured as our employees, and we guarantee our work for a year.

"I've used Ace Handyman for several years now. Their work is excellent and very professional."

Kumar V on October 2025

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Earthview Landcare

4.79(
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Earthview Landcare

4.79(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

17 EMPLOYEES. COST DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. ASK ABOUT ANGIE'S LIST DISCOUNT.

17 EMPLOYEES. COST DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. ASK ABOUT ANGIE'S LIST DISCOUNT.

Jeffwrightcanfixit

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Jeffwrightcanfixit

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7 years of experience

JeffWrightCanFixIt is your first and best resource for assessing and getting reasonable rates on repairs, maintenance, and any other tasks around the home that have you scratching your head. Don’t pay an overpriced contractor when there is a better solution available with jeffwrightcanfixit

JeffWrightCanFixIt is your first and best resource for assessing and getting reasonable rates on repairs, maintenance, and any other tasks around the home that have you scratching your head. Don’t pay an overpriced contractor when there is a better solution available with jeffwrightcanfixit

Parish Enterprises

5.00(
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Parish Enterprises

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Cost is determined by the job. No travel charge. No service fee. Extra charge for after-hours service. License #: 108411. May contact through email.

"Went very well and better than I could have hoped for. Very impressed with professionalism and responsiveness. Work was done quickly/efficiently. They cleaned up the worksite several times during the day and left things neat/tidy when they left at the end of the day. I plan to hire them again for some work on my deck. I highly recommend this company. P. Johnson Wilsonville, OR"

Paula J on April 2020

Cost is determined by the job. No travel charge. No service fee. Extra charge for after-hours service. License #: 108411. May contact through email.

"Went very well and better than I could have hoped for. Very impressed with professionalism and responsiveness. Work was done quickly/efficiently. They cleaned up the worksite several times during the day and left things neat/tidy when they left at the end of the day. I plan to hire them again for some work on my deck. I highly recommend this company. P. Johnson Wilsonville, OR"

Paula J on April 2020

Garden Home Interiors

4.88(
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Garden Home Interiors

4.88(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

RD POOL CO - Construct - Remodel - Restore

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RD POOL CO - Construct - Remodel - Restore

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19 years of experience

We are a family run construction company focused on completing work at the highest levels of quality and customer satisfaction. With decades of construction experience, we can tackle any project from start to finish. We have expertise in all facets of construction and are happy to help you with everything along the way- from design to décor.

We are a family run construction company focused on completing work at the highest levels of quality and customer satisfaction. With decades of construction experience, we can tackle any project from start to finish. We have expertise in all facets of construction and are happy to help you with everything along the way- from design to décor.

Do It Right Home Repair & Remodeling

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Do It Right Home Repair & Remodeling

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Gale Contractor Services

4.20(
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Gale Contractor Services

4.20(
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Customers say: Quality work
42 years of experience

Serving the Portland, Oregon area by providing fire stop installation, weatherstripping, gutter installation, gutter protection services and insulation installation. Local Relationships. National Resources. Call us today! Or email us at customercare@truteam.com.

Serving the Portland, Oregon area by providing fire stop installation, weatherstripping, gutter installation, gutter protection services and insulation installation. Local Relationships. National Resources. Call us today! Or email us at customercare@truteam.com.

IDS Remodeling Inc

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IDS Remodeling Inc

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Additional contact name - Aaron Degiovanni. Family owned. Cost is determined by the job.

Additional contact name - Aaron Degiovanni. Family owned. Cost is determined by the job.

Cris-Wal LLC

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Cris-Wal LLC

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30 years of experience

We are a small general contracting company. With over 20 years of experience. We give free estimates, and believe dealing straight up is the only way to do business.

We are a small general contracting company. With over 20 years of experience. We give free estimates, and believe dealing straight up is the only way to do business.

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Portland, OR

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 Portland, OR homeowners’ guide to wainscoting installations

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

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