Walls with texture and weight.
Board and batten, picture-frame molding, beadboard and raised-panel wainscoting that give dining rooms, halls, bedrooms and mudrooms real character.
- Timeline: One to three days per room
- Materials: MDF, poplar or primed pine
- Includes: Layout, install, caulk, fill
What it is, and why it matters.
Wainscoting protects walls from scuffs and gives a room structure. Board and batten is clean and modern, picture-frame molding is classic, and beadboard reads cottage or farmhouse. Each has a different height and rhythm that we plan before cutting.
We lay out the pattern so panels and battens land evenly around windows and corners, use stable materials, and caulk and fill for a seamless painted finish.
Four things done right.
Even layout
Spacing planned so battens and panels look balanced.
Right height
Typically a third to half of the wall, planned to windows.
Durable surface
Stable materials that handle bumps and cleaning.
Seamless paint finish
Caulked and filled for a crisp coat.
From first call to wainscoting and board and batten.
- 01
Pick the style
Board and batten, picture frame, beadboard or raised panel.
- 02
Plan the layout
Heights and spacing are marked on the wall.
- 03
Install
Panels and battens are fastened and joined.
- 04
Finish
Caulk, fill and sand for paint.
Wainscoting and Board and Batten across Middle Tennessee.
We do this work in 28 cities, from downtown Nashville to Franklin, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville and Dickson.
Wainscoting and Board and Batten: common questions
How high should wainscoting be?
A common range is one third to one half of the wall height, with chair-rail height around 32 to 36 inches and taller board and batten for statement rooms. Our Trim Planner shows it to scale.
Is board and batten expensive?
It is usually one of the more affordable ways to add character, since it uses simple materials, and cost depends on room size, height and finish.
How do I get a price for wainscoting and board and batten?
Fill in the form or call or text 615-431-3789. We confirm what is involved and send a written price, and larger jobs get a free estimate visit.
Ready to talk about wainscoting and board and batten?
A short visit and a written price. A real person calls back, usually the same day.