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  "name": "How high on the wall should wainscoting be installed?",
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      "name": "How high on the wall should wainscoting be installed?",
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        "text": "Wainscoting typically stands between 32 and 42 inches high, often aligning with the bottom third of the room's ceiling height or just beneath the window sills. In standard eight-foot rooms, 36 inches is common to sit comfortably below standard light switches. However, existing drywall conditions, outlet heights, and window casings influence the ideal placement. If your electrical switches or heating vents sit low, your contractor can adjust the rail height slightly or notch around them to avoid awkward transitions across the wall.",
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        "description": "Standard wainscoting is usually 32 to 42 inches high, roughly one-third of the wall height, but existing window trim and electrical outlet heights often dictate the final height."
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  "description": "Standard wainscoting is usually 32 to 42 inches high, roughly one-third of the wall height, but existing window trim and electrical outlet heights often dictate"
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