Basic
$3.99 – $9.57 per sq ft
1/4 in. printed MDF wood-look panels in 4x8 sheets with shallow grooves, glued and nailed over drywall, matching edge trim

Faux wood wall paneling (MDF/PVC/veneer panels) supplied and installed, per sq ft of wall.
Faux Wood Paneling in Charlotte, North Carolina typically costs $4.69 to $11 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Charlotte are 7.0% lower than the national average for faux wood paneling.
National average: $5 – $12 per sq ft
$3.99 – $9.57 per sq ft
1/4 in. printed MDF wood-look panels in 4x8 sheets with shallow grooves, glued and nailed over drywall, matching edge trim
$4.69 – $11 per sq ft
1/4 in. MDF wood-look panels in 4x8 sheets with embossed grain and plank grooves, glued and nailed over drywall, matching corner trim
$5.87 – $14 per sq ft
1/4 in. MDF wood-look panels in 4x8 sheets with deep embossed grain and a satin topcoat, tight seams, glued and brad-nailed, matching trim
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.18 – $5.24 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.54 – $3.70 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.58 – $1.40 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.39 – $0.93 | sq ft |
Material costs in Charlotte run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Connect with local faux wood paneling contractors in Charlotte for personalized quotes based on your specific project.