Basic
$17 – $47 per linear ft
Primed MDF beadboard planks about 3 ft high, flat cap rail, 3-1/4 in. flat base trim
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How Much Does Beadboard Wainscoting Cost in Baltimore, Maryland?
Supply and install beadboard wainscoting about 3 ft high with chair-rail cap and base trim, per linear foot of wall run.
Beadboard Wainscoting in Baltimore, Maryland typically costs $20 to $55 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Beadboard Wainscoting in Baltimore, Maryland
$20 – $55
per linear ftPrices in Baltimore are in line with the national average for beadboard wainscoting.
National average: $20 – $55 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$20 – $55 per linear ft
Primed MDF beadboard planks about 3 ft high, profiled chair-rail cap, 5 in. base trim
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$25 – $69 per linear ft
Primed MDF beadboard planks about 3 ft high, built-up chair-rail cap with ledge, taller 7 in. profiled base, caulked joints
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Cost Breakdown in Baltimore
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $9.18 – $25 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $6.79 – $19 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.45 – $6.73 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.63 – $4.49 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Baltimore local market conditions.
Beadboard Wainscoting photo examples
Stained beadboard wainscoting under windows in a painted room
Photo: The Finishing Company Richmond Va · CC BY 2.0 · Source
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Design styles
See how beadboard wainscoting looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Baltimore style: Rowhouse traditional with bold color
Baltimore's rowhouses reward traditional detail and small-space thinking, and local designers often use bold color, wallpaper and collected furniture rather than a neutral palette. Converted industrial buildings add a loft option.
Work by Baltimore designers first, then the styles Baltimore draws from.
Built from
Maximalist living room
Photo: Lauren M. Levine Interiors · Profile
Traditional living room
Photo: Emora Design Studio · Profile
Traditional interior
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Angela Rennie Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Dogwood Proper · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Traditional living room
Photo: 615interiors · Profile
Traditional living room
Photo: Alexandra Peck Design · Profile
Cost Factors in Baltimore, Maryland
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($9.00-$24.75 per linear foot)
- Labor ($7.00-$19.25 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($2.40-$6.60 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.60-$4.40 per linear foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs2.0% above avg
Labor costs3.0% below avg
Material costs in Baltimore run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Beadboard Wainscoting, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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