2007-06-29 00:30:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
wainscoting is used to cover a wall normally. It consists of the half-way (or less) paneling, then it's usually topped with chair molding. Actually, the chair molding is designed to prevent damage to the walls, since it protrudes out. A chair back would hit the molding first, and protect the paneling, which (in the "olden" days) was a rich wood such as mahogony or wlanut.
2007-06-29 00:38:44 · answer #1 · answered by stretch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, wherever did you hear that. Applying any wall covering to the surface of a wall can wreck it. Think about all the nail or screw holes that will have to be filled if it's taken off. Wood is harder than drywall, wainscoting minimizes scuffs or gouges from furniture that are up against it but will not totally eliminate.
2007-06-29 08:34:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, by definition wainscot is a surface to protect the wall.
2007-06-30 01:02:34 · answer #3 · answered by big_mustache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will to some extent, since even though the wood used is not very heavy, it's still sturdier than the plaster or drywall underneath. It will still scratch or gouge, though, and you can't just patch and paint it, like you can with a regular wall. Also, it's going to make the room look darker. We have it, and I'm getting ready to paint over it for that reason.
2007-06-29 11:34:15 · answer #4 · answered by cross-stitch kelly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wainscoting used to be thicker than that manufactured today. It was used to help seal out drafts and to protect plaster walls from damage. Today's wainscoting is primarily decorative, and offers only limited protection.
2007-06-29 09:20:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it is true, especially in bathroom
2007-06-29 07:40:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋