Dear Tim: I attended a Christmas party at a home that had wainscoting. It was gorgeous. The beadboard wainscoting was painted a different color than the wall above to accent it. What can you tell me ...

A more intricate baseboard and cap can blend the wainscoting well in Victorian-style spaces. The beadboard itself typically costs between $0.50 and $1 per square foot with an average cost of $7 to $20 ...

Q. I attended a Christmas party at a home that had wainscoting. It was gorgeous. The beadboard wainscoting was painted a different color than the wall above to accent it. What can you tell me about ...

Those of us who live in older homes often envy homeowners who don’t have to worry about old roofs, leaky windows or dripping faucets. Older homes, however, do have one characteristic that is often ...

Wainscoting isn't just for formal rooms. It also can help protect garage walls from the nicks and scratches of everyday use. Here's how to install it. Remove the existing trim and molding. Using a pry ...

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 ...

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 ...

Whether it is as simple as treating the part of a wall under the chair rail differently than the top of the wall, or as complex as installing vertical panels between a baseboard and a shoulder-high ...

Today we’re adding a little décor to our living space by installing wainscoting. Essentially a decorative wall panelling, or wall accent, wainscotings were an 18 th century means of toughening up the ...