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Wainscoting Faq's

Yes, Wainscoting can get wet, it won't swell, rot, or attract mold or termites in wet areas.

A 5/8-inch-thick, 32-by-48-inch sheet with the contours of three raised panels pressed into the surface gets fastened to the wall above base molding and capped with a chair rail.

It is a wonderful addition to any home and can be installed relatively quickly by a handyman or contractor to add beauty and value to your home

The original purpose of wainscoting was to cover the lower part of walls, which, in houses constructed with poor or non-existent damp-proof courses, are often affected by rising dampness. Its purpose is now decorative.

When applied correctly, wainscoting should run from the baseboard to the chair rail and it should not be any higher than 32 inches.” Riodan explains that if it's higher than that, it's paneling, not wainscoting.

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Let the K-boys team of finished carpenters in Palm Beach County install stunning wainscoting. K-boys team of finished carpentry has worked on the most detailed and elaborate projects throughout Palm Beach and Jupiter Island. We can make that transformation you want in your home to look amazing.

Wanting that new formal look to your dining room for your Palm Beach County home? The professionals at K-Boy finished carpenters can add wainscoting to the ceiling with crown molding to give your dining room the new look and feel you desire.

What Type of Wainscoting Should You Choose?

At K-Boys Construction our finished carpenters can walk you through the process of what type and look that will work best with your Palm Beach County home.

Wainscoting comes in panels or sheets and can be comprised of many different textures of wood, the most traditional of those being an oak finish. Each panel is created with a tongue and groove and the pannels have molding added around the edges and have been beveled. To know exactly what type of wainscoting is required trusting the highly qualified finished carpenters at K-boys Construction to help you determine what is the best wainscoting to use is your first step in the right direction.

WainscotingThere are five types of wainscoting panels which are flat panel, beadboard, overlay, raised panel, and board and batten. Helping you determine which one to choose for your home is where our knowledgeable staff at K-Boys finished carpenters come in. We can help you to understand what product will best suit your Palm Beach County home.

Flat Panel wainscoting is panels that are behind the styles and rails. This type of wainscoting typically does not have any molding or beveled edges resulting in a deeper look and feel.

Beadboard Wainscoting is individual boards that are interlocked and placed directly next to each other giving the room a vintage look.

Overlay Wainscoting uses a combination of raised panel and flat panel. Flat panels are first installed and then raised panels are placed onto the flat panels. Sometimes with overlay wainscoting, the panels are lined by molding.

Board & Batten Wainscoting are flat-panel wainscotting that has vertical boards that cover the seams. These boards are called battens. Board and Batten with its simple clean lines give the room a farmhouse or Shakers style to your room.

Design Idea's For Wainscoting

At K-Boys our finished carpenters are updated with all the newest trends when it comes to design for your Palm Beach County home. No matter what the room or style K-Boys finished carpenters can help you get that polished look and feel you desire. Wainscoting traditionally should not be any higher than 32 inches from the baseboard to the top of the chair rail.

WainscotingOne of the most popular styles of wainscoting in Palm Beach County is the Shadowbox which consists of one or two-piece chair railing and panel molding.

Traditional Wainscoting with an individual square and rectangle wooden panels that are divided and then thing vertical stripes are added with an upper horizontal rail gives you a formal look for any living room or dining room.

Whatever your design choice the professional team at K-Boys finished carpenters can help you design the room of your dreams in Palm Beach County lasting for years to come. Contacts us to discuss your next wainscoting project.

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