Basic
$5.03 – $12 per sq ft
1x6 knotty pine tongue-and-groove wall paneling, blind-nailed over existing walls, clear finish, simple trim
How Much Does Tongue And Groove Paneling Cost in Columbus, Ohio?
Install solid wood tongue and groove wall paneling (pine to mid-grade hardwood) over existing walls, materials and labor, per sq ft of wall.
Tongue And Groove Paneling in Columbus, Ohio typically costs $5.91 to $14 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Tongue And Groove Paneling in Columbus, Ohio
$5.91 – $14
per sq ftPrices in Columbus are in line with the national average for tongue and groove paneling.
National average: $6 – $14 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$5.91 – $14 per sq ft
1x6 select pine tongue-and-groove, blind-nailed, sanded and finished, matching casing and baseboard trim
Premium
$7.39 – $17 per sq ft
1x6 red oak tongue-and-groove paneling, blind-nailed, stained and clear-coated, matching hardwood trim
Cost Breakdown in Columbus
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.54 – $5.92 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.25 – $5.24 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.68 – $1.58 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.45 – $1.05 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Columbus local market conditions.
Tongue And Groove Paneling photo examples
Diagonal pine tongue and groove wall paneling with blue-stain streaks above baseboard
Photo: C094728 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
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Design styles
See how tongue and groove paneling 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 ($2.70-$6.30 per square foot)
- Labor ($2.10-$4.90 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.72-$1.68 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.48-$1.12 per square 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
References
- Adnan Painting and Remodeling: Tongue and groove paneling cost, adnanpaintingandremodeling.com, retrieved 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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