Paneling & Wainscoting for Old Houses
Bare but for a thin skin of paint, modern walls are a stylistic aberration. For most of our history, the lower wall has been decently dressed in decorative paneling and various wainscoting styles.
Wainscoting, Paneling & Trim
Wainscoting, paneling & trim ideas for old house interiors, including beadboard, custom moldings and wood panels.
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Wall Panels in the Age of Plastics
More on Marlite and other early laminates for walls.
5 Wainscot & Wall Paneling Styles
Plank walls, paneling, dadoes, batten paneling and beadboard—we delve into five old-house wainscot & wall paneling styles.
19th Century Millwork
A vocabulary of exterior and interior ornament in wood.
Behind the Scenes with Beadboard
The ubiquitous, all-purpose paneling of the Victorian era is still versatile today.
Early Modern Mouldings
Various styles of moulding have been utilized across many styles of architecture.
6 Ideas for Country Wainscots
Plain-spoken wainscot treatments create architectural interest for farmhouse walls.
Decorative Trim Options for Old Houses
Some older homes possess showier charms than others: decorative ornament in the form of plaster, composition molding, or wood paneling.
The Right Way to Use Trim in Old Houses
A century ago, builders, craftsmen, architects, and designers knew something that’s been mostly forgotten today: the rules of classical design.
Tips for Using Trim
When we make buildings, we fashion raw materials into tectonic elements. Much like cotton and wool are carded, spun, and woven to create clothing, trees are transformed into lumber, and stones are shaped into blocks.
Abatron
Manufacturer of adhesives, wood consolidants, and wood replacement compounds for structural and decorative restoration.
Woodcraft
Give a rustic look to your closet, bathroom door, kitchen cabinets, islands, bathroom vanity or entertainment center by adding a sliding door and attaching it with a HIGHPOINT® Barn Door Hardware Kit. Find tools, supplies and DIY advice at Woodcraft to complete your home improvement projects with style.
Vintage Doors
Vintage Doors' hand-crafted wood product line includes: screen doors, storm doors, Dutch doors, French doors, louver doors, pantry doors, interior doors, exterior doors, entrance units, three season porch enclosures, pet doors, arch top doors, round top doors, custom doors and more.
