Basic
$5.86 – $13 per sq ft
Wood-veneer beadboard sheet panels, glued and brad-nailed over the wall, cap and base trim
Photo: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
How Much Does Wood Paneling Cost in Columbus, Ohio?
Solid wood or wood-veneer wall paneling (T&G, shiplap, beadboard) supplied and installed.
Wood Paneling in Columbus, Ohio typically costs $6.90 to $16 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Wood Paneling in Columbus, Ohio
$6.90 – $16
per sq ftPrices in Columbus are in line with the national average for wood paneling.
National average: $7 – $16 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$6.90 – $16 per sq ft
1x6 knotty pine tongue-and-groove boards, blind-nailed over the wall, matching trim
Premium
$8.62 – $20 per sq ft
1x6 clear cedar tongue-and-groove boards with even joints, sanded, matching cedar trim
Cost Breakdown in Columbus
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.96 – $6.77 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.62 – $5.99 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.79 – $1.80 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.53 – $1.20 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Columbus local market conditions.
Wood Paneling photo examples
Knotty pine tongue-and-groove wall paneling with hooks
Photo: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
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Design styles
See how wood 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 ($3.15-$7.20 per square foot)
- Labor ($2.45-$5.60 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.84-$1.92 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.56-$1.28 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
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Wood Paneling, 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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