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What is the name for the wood around the wall at open entrances?

12 years ago

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PRO
Farinelli Construction, Inc.
12 years ago
Shaker Panel, or wainscotting would probably be the best description
blublu
Original Author
12 years ago
Thank you.
Joann Haynes
11 years ago
I'm trying to frame and entrance way to my living room. Do you think using the wainscotting is better. or should I actually make a box frame to case it? Any ideas????
PRO
Farinelli Construction, Inc.
11 years ago
We think you should make a box frame and case it
ohwhatabeautifulmorning
6 years ago
Difference between waincotting and making "box frame". Can I get more info. Im looking to frame living space opening. thank you!

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