What is Wainscoting?
Wainscoting, known as decorative panels, is a type of molding panel that existed and popularly used for centuries. Wainscoting is typically used as a wall accent, insulation, and to prevent (and cover-up) damaged walls. A specific type of oak, known as wainscot, was used to fashion the paneling. Later, the type of wood used changed due to the availability of other wood resources. Each wainscoting panel was comprised of a tongue-and-groove board in order to allow easy installation. These wainscoting panels are usually beveled or had added molding around the edges. Between each panel is a narrow vertical piece called a stile. The bottom piece of the wainscoting is known as the rail. Panels are installed either in front of or behind the stiles and rails.
Nowadays, wainscoting panels can be comprised of any number of materials, not just oak. Modern technology has allowed wainscoting panels to be produced in sheets, rather than on individual boards. This cuts down on the amount of trouble installing individual boards can cause.
The term wainscoting was originally applied specifically to chair-height wood paneling across the bottom half of a wall. The panels served to provide insulation, but also to protect walls from the scuffs and scrapes of shoe-clad feet and the backs of chairs. Wainscoting can still serve as wall protection in our well-insulated modern homes, but more than that it serves to add a new dimension to our home decor.
In the modern days, wainscoting don't necessary installed on the lower bottom of the wall. Instead, several creative interiors have used wainscoting in various other innovative ways.
Why choose our Wainscoting Panels?
On average, the price to install wainscoting can vary from $3,000 to $6,000. With our easy DIY wainscoting panels, you can reduce your cost to just hundreds. Not only is it pocket-friendly but also extremely easy to construct. Our wainscoting panels are highly DIY-able and we always motivate creativity and innovation. You can use our panels in various ways other than the traditional wall accent.
How to Install Wainscoting Panel
POINT 1:
Simply use double-sided tape or silicon to install on the desired wall.
POINT 2:
To install over power socket or other external wall devices, simply use a pen knife to cut out the desire shape.
POINT 3:
For edges, simply use a penknife to cut the desired wainscoting panel size, apply fillers and paint it over for a seamless result.
