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rams home improvement
New to Angi

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

work alone or with 1 or 2 helpers.charge by the hour or the amount of work

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THE GROUT GUY INC.
5.0(
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In business since 1984

Free estimates

"Amazing! Glenn re-grouted a large steam shower and the before and after was incredible. Glenn is very skilled at his work, very diligent and I was thoroughly impressed with the quality of his work. I would highly recommend and will definitely hire again."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Humberto Piloto Construction Inc
5.0(
19
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In business since 2000

Free estimates

"My overall experience with Humberto was nothing short of fantastic! We had an emergency when a large tree branch fell and put a large hole in our roof. He was here within hours to tarp and plank the hole, and put on a new, beautiful roof the very next day (including new gutters and some siding repairs). The cost was lower than most estimates I got and the work exceeded all expectations. Very highly recommend."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Window King
4.8(
367
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In business since 1999

Free estimates

"Window King handled a one window replacement as though it was a big bucks job. Their response time, commitment, and team work was flawless. The installation is perfect and exceeded my expectation because of the outside work involved. Window King is the way to go."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
AUTHORIZED CONTRACTING CO INC
5.0(
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In business since 1979

We are a general contracting business located in Bohemia, NY. We have been in business for over 30yrs. We have a full crew capable of both retail and commercial work. We also have a retail store design team for those interested in opening retail stores.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
CUSTOM DOOR & MIRROR
2.5(
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In business since 1990

Free estimates

We are a Long Island based custom closet door & custom closet interior manufacturer. All our products are installed by our own factory trained personal, no sub contractors involved. We offer monthly specials, quantity discounts, in home estimates & accept all major credit cards.

Recommended by50%of homeowners
Bond Construction
New to Angi

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Bond Construction is a complete, full service, interior contractor specializing in remodeling and new construction of fine residential and commercial projects in New York City.

energy wise construction solutions L.L.C.
New to Angi

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

we are a full service contractor and have been in the residential construction field for 15 years. our staff is proffesional and curtious and we will always go the extra mile to ensure our customers satisfaction. we are licensed and insured and have never not completed a job to our customers satisfaction. we will meet with you at your home and ensure that our proposal meets your needs fully. and there is never a charge for our consultations.

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Cinema Designamation
New to Angi

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Cinema Designamation is your local home audio/video specialist.\n\nWe can help design the living room entertainment system you have always wanted.\n\nOur design consultants select from an array of components to fit any budget and lifestyle.

Lighthouse Building Group
New to Angi

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in West Islip, NY

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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