Basic
$17 – $46 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 Columbus, Ohio?
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 Columbus, Ohio typically costs $20 to $54 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 Columbus, Ohio
$20 – $54
per linear ftPrices in Columbus 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 – $54 per linear ft
Primed MDF beadboard planks about 3 ft high, profiled chair-rail cap, 5 in. base trim
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$25 – $68 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 Columbus
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $8.46 – $23 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $7.49 – $21 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.26 – $6.20 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.50 – $4.14 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Columbus 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.
Columbus style: Transitional with mid-century pockets
Columbus is a transitional market with a real mid-century pocket in its 1950s and 60s suburbs. New builds favor warm neutrals and clean-lined cabinetry rather than period detail.
Photos of the styles Columbus draws from.
Built from
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Full Circle Interior Design · Profile
Transitional kitchen
Transitional dining room
Photo: JENRL Design Studio · Profile
Transitional dining room
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Transitional living room
Photo: 615interiors · Profile
Transitional living room
Photo: Alison Giese Interiors · Profile
Transitional living room
Photo: Allison Babcock Design · Profile
Transitional living room
Photo: Ambiente Design Studio · Profile
Transitional living room
Photo: Archetype Design Studio · Profile
Cost Factors in Columbus, Ohio
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 costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs in Columbus 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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