The term "wainscoting" refers to any type of paneling that covers the lower portion—usually the lower third—of an interior wall. Originally, wainscoting was meant to protect plaster walls from dings ...

There's no single right way to install bead-board wainscoting. It all comes down to your budget and how much time you want to spend on the job. Some professional finish carpenters remove the drywall ...

Currently, wainscoting kits are available, and this would be your best option for a do-it-yourself project. The kits are not inexpensive, and some cost as much as $20 per square foot. By comparison, ...

Install half-wall paneling, aka wainscoting, to add architectural detail and a layer of protection to any room. Check out ...

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Wainscoting is one of the most effective and economical ways to make your home look better and boost its value. It’s a form of interior trim work that’s applied to the bottom part of interior walls, ...

Wainscoting is a popular type of decorative wall paneling that had very practical beginnings. It dates back to the 16th century U.K., before moisture barriers were used in walls. Dampness rising from ...

Richard helps convert a wood burning fireplace to gas; Nathan installs wainscoting. Richard Trethewey assists a homeowner through the process of converting a wood burning fireplace to gas, assembling ...