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Finishesaka: wall panelingaka: dado panelingaka: chair rail paneling

Wainscoting

In Plain English

Decorative paneling applied to the lower half of a wall for style and protection.

Definition

Wainscoting is a wall treatment applied to the lower portion of an interior wall, typically from the floor to a height of 36 to 54 inches, using wood panels, beadboard, tile, or other materials. It adds visual interest, protects walls from scuffs and impacts, and creates a traditional or formal aesthetic. A chair rail often caps the top of the wainscoting to protect the wall from furniture.

Example

The restaurant specified painted MDF raised-panel wainscoting to 42 inches in the dining room to protect walls from chair backs.

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