Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Beadboard wainscoting in a bathroom. The term "wainscoting" refers to any type of paneling that covers the lower portion—usually ...

Factors in Calculating Wainscoting Cost Wood is the most common material choice, but wainscoting can also be made from plywood, medium-density fiberboard (MDF), vinyl, plastic, and even stone veneer.

Interior designer Heidi Caillier appreciates wainscoting for the budget-friendly statement it makes. "I love to use it in bathrooms on the main walls," she says. "Tiling a full bathroom can be quite ...