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 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 ...

Welcome to DIY Diary. Each entry covers a new home improvement project. Here, designers Will Glaser and Aubrey Ament show you how to install wainscoting in a kitchen. Despite their previous renovation ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...