Wainscoting refers to wood panels that are installed on the lower third of a wall. An early intention for wainscoting was to protect plaster walls from damage by chairs or other objects. It also acted ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Interior designer Heidi Caillier appreciates wainscoting for the budget-friendly statement it makes. "I love to use it in bathrooms on the main walls," she says. "Tiling a full bathroom can be quite ...

Ever scrolled through your Pinterest feed and swooned over those Pinterest-y walls that radiate a luxe, vintage energy? If you couldn’t quite put a name to them, these elegant wall treatments are ...

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 ...

Ever walked into a home and felt like it's just a little more classy than your average house? Chances are that sleek interior look was helped along by crown molding, or wainscoting, both of which add ...