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What Is Wainscoting?

5/6/2020

 
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What is wainscoting? Numerous interior designers and homeowners value these wooden panels for their knack to make any room look a bit more polished. The good news is there's a panel type for any design style. 

Wainscoting is a design style dating back  centuries. It's come a long way since its old British origins as oak panel. Currently, this decorative look can be seen in an assortment of materials and used with numerous décor styles.

Here is some information on where this style came from, and the numerous ways for wainscoting to increase your home's aesthetic appeal.

What is Wainscoting and How it is Used

Wainscoting began as a wall covering used to aid in insulating a room and offer a sturdier surface than a painted Sheetrock wall.

Today, wainscoting chief use is as a decorative wall that usually goes to chair-rail height and aids in making a space more appealing. The critical feature is installed only on the lower part of the wall. The height of this detail varies based on your rooms'room's designs and the look you are trying to get.

Huge Variety of Materials

Today's wainscoting designs go the full range of wood materials. Depending on the home's value, some home remodeling contractors will use medium fiberboard. 

"If you desire this panel type in a kitchen or bathroom, use real wood. Real wood can sustain spills and splatters. An excellent panel choice for bathrooms is ceramic tile wainscotting. This sort of panel is nonporous and straightforward to clean. 

If you're going for a chic country look, you may want beadboard wainscoting, which consists of vertical plywood planks separated by beads. 

Another choice for you to get your wainscot appearance is shiplap, a straight pattern of interlocking boards.

Wainscoting is a Versatile Trim

Wainscoting is a treasured investment, adding warmth and value to your home. The cost of this wall treatment differs much based on its material, the panel type, room size, and height of the panel.

Installing wainscot paneling can be done as a DIY job. Though, the person needs to be skilled in taking correct measurements and know how to work a chop saw. You can always call a professional paint company to install your wainscoting. Contact us at Rochester Painting and explore your options. ​


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