Wainscoting and bathroom wall finishes, including moisture-tolerant panels, beadboard, shiplap and washable paint, installed to protect lower walls and give the room character.
Not every bathroom wall needs tile. Moisture-tolerant wainscoting, beadboard and shiplap protect the lower wall, add character and cost less than tile. Homeowners in Nashville use them in powder rooms and guest baths, and combine them with washable paint above.
We choose materials that handle moisture, such as PVC or composite beadboard, and prime and paint them with products made for bathrooms. We install them straight and tight, caulk the joints and add trim at the top and bottom. We also prepare the walls above, with primer and a washable, mildew-resistant paint, so the finished room can be wiped clean and resists spots from steam and splashes. Paint sheen and color affect how a bathroom feels and how it cleans, and wall finishes in a wet room must tolerate steam, splashes and regular wiping without spotting or peeling over time. We bring small painted boards to the room and view them in morning and evening light. A satin or semi-gloss finish resists steam and wipes clean, and a calm color can make a small room feel open and quiet.
PVC and composite panels handle humidity better than ordinary wood products.
Panels are set level with tight joints, so the wall looks clean from the first day.
Top rails, baseboards and sealed joints finish the wall and keep moisture out.
A primer and mildew-resistant, washable paint protect the upper wall from steam and splashes.
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BeforeAfterBeadboard and shiplap.
Right materials.
Level install.
Finished look.
Easy cleaning.
Compared with tile.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
ResourceNatural Stone InstituteA trade association for natural stone producers, fabricators and installers with consumer information on stone types, sealing and…Learn more 
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You tell us what you want to change, who uses the bathroom and what bothers you now, and we ask about the home and your timing.
We look at the room, the plumbing access, the floor and walls, take measurements and photos and talk through ideas on site.
You get a plain written estimate with the layout, fixtures, tile, finishes and schedule before anything is ordered.
We protect the home, remove the old bathroom, repair the floor and walls and set the plumbing and electrical rough-in.
Showers are waterproofed and tiled, then the vanity, fixtures, glass, lighting and trim are installed and finished.
We walk the finished bathroom with you, leave a care guide and photos and make it easy to schedule a checkup.
Only in dry spots and with good ventilation. Moisture-tolerant panels are safer.
Often one-third to one-half of the wall height. We show examples.
Painted panels wipe clean, and we choose finishes made for washing.
No. Use tile or solid surface panels in wet areas.
A washable, mildew-resistant bathroom paint over a good primer.
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