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How to Install Beadboard Wainscoting

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You can add character, detail and historic charm to your home with the addition of beadboard wainscoting and a chair rail.
Step 1: Measure the walls you want to cover.
Measure the length and height of the walls you wish to cover. For this room, we are using a height of 36 inches from the floor to the chair rail (or cap rail). Choose a height that is proportionally scaled to the size of the room or hallway.
Measure the length and height of the walls.

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Text by Benjamin Hardy
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