Basic
$19 – $51 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 Boston, Massachusetts?
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 Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $22 to $60 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 Boston, Massachusetts
$22 – $60
per linear ftPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for beadboard wainscoting.
National average: $20 – $55 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$22 – $60 per linear ft
Primed MDF beadboard planks about 3 ft high, profiled chair-rail cap, 5 in. base trim
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$27 – $75 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 Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $9 – $25 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $8.89 – $24 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.40 – $6.60 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.60 – $4.40 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Beadboard Wainscoting photo examples
Stained beadboard wainscoting under windows in a painted room
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Design styles
See how beadboard wainscoting looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Boston style: New England traditional and transitional
Boston's Colonials, Capes and brownstones keep traditional millwork, paneled walls and period details, and recent renovations move them toward transitional with earth tones and cleaner lines. Very little local work is fully modern.
Photos of the styles Boston draws from.
Built from
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
Traditional living room
Photo: Alison Giese Interiors · Profile
Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts
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 costsAt national average
Labor costs27.0% above avg
Labor costs in Boston run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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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