Basic
$13 – $34 per sq ft
Solid walnut 1x4 tongue-and-groove boards in character grade with sapwood streaks, blind-nailed, clear satin finish
How Much Does Walnut Paneling Cost in Columbus, Ohio?
Supply and install walnut wood wall paneling (veneer panels or solid tongue-and-groove boards) on an existing wall, finished, per square foot of wall.
Walnut Paneling in Columbus, Ohio typically costs $15 to $39 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Walnut Paneling in Columbus, Ohio
$15 – $39
per sq ftPrices in Columbus are in line with the national average for walnut paneling.
National average: $15 – $40 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$15 – $39 per sq ft
Solid walnut 1x6 tongue-and-groove boards in select grade, blind-nailed, clear satin finish
Premium
$18 – $49 per sq ft
Solid walnut 1x6 tongue-and-groove boards in clear grade, long lengths, blind-nailed, oil finish, matching walnut cap and base trim
Cost Breakdown in Columbus
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $6.35 – $17 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $5.62 – $15 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.69 – $4.51 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.13 – $3.01 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Columbus local market conditions.
Design styles
See how walnut 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 ($6.75-$18.00 per square foot)
- Labor ($5.25-$14.00 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.80-$4.80 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.20-$3.20 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
- New England Classic: Architectural Wall Paneling Pricing, newenglandclassic.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Total Wood Store: Complete Guide to Wood Wall Paneling 2026, totalwoodstore.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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