Bead board is a type of paneling which has a series of distinctive vertical beaded grooves. Traditionally bead board is installed so that the grooves run vertically, creating a striped or paneled effect.  Historically bead board was installed along a horizontal axis to protect walls from chairs.  This is a look that was often found in farmhouses. Bead board is milled with a tongue on one side and a groove on the other side so … [Read more...]