Wainscoting has been around for several hundred years. It is basically a paneling that is used on the lower part of the wall on the inside of a house. It can be made of many materials including, wood, marble, heavy fabric, and tile. By definition, is it a treatment that is used between the chair rail and the baseboard. This wall treatment can be found in many historic homes. It added to the durability of the plaster walls and protected them from children and pets hitting or scratching the walls, especially in the halls, dining and other high traffic areas. It hid uneven walls and can be found in most homes that were built before the 1840's.
In the past, the most popular material for wainscoting was wood. It was inexpensive and there was plenty material available. Often the wainscoting was made from the wood sides of wagons. It was used in many elegant homes because of the rich wood and warmth it added to a room.
The height of wainscoting can vary anywhere from 38 inches to over 72 inches. The typical wood style was a tongue and groove and the top was usually finished with a decorative wood edge. In the mid nineteen hundreds the taller style of wainscoting became more popular. A room could be completed in wood for under $150.
Many builders are coming back to wainscoting, especially with the many wood and synthetic materials available. It's often used in the foyer, dining room and even used in bathrooms. It can be found in most home improvement stores. It adds a distinctive elegance to a room while adding durability and adds to a home's value.
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