Basic
$4.90 – $12 per sq ft
Knotty cedar tongue-and-groove planks, blind-nailed, butt-joined trim
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How Much Does Cedar Paneling Cost in Des Moines, Iowa?
Supply and install cedar plank or tongue-and-groove paneling on interior walls, per square foot of wall.
Cedar Paneling in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $5.77 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.
Cedar Paneling in Des Moines, Iowa
$5.77 – $14
per sq ftPrices in Des Moines are 3.0% lower than the national average for cedar paneling.
National average: $6 – $15 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$5.77 – $14 per sq ft
Select tight-knot cedar tongue-and-groove paneling, blind-nailed, cedar corner and base trim
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$7.21 – $18 per sq ft
Clear western red cedar tongue-and-groove paneling, end-matched, mitered cedar trim at corners and base
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Cost Breakdown in Des Moines
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.54 – $6.35 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.10 – $5.25 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.68 – $1.69 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.45 – $1.13 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Des Moines local market conditions.
Design styles
See how cedar paneling looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Miami style: Miami Modern / Tropical Modern, with an Art Deco revival streak
Miami mixes three local traditions: 1930s Tropical Deco, the 1950s Miami Modern (MiMo) of Morris Lapidus, and today's tropical modern, where clean geometry meets deep overhangs, glass and lush planting. Interiors stay cool and open to the outside, with terrazzo, white plaster, bold color accents and glossy finishes.
Work by Miami designers first, then the styles Miami draws from.
Built from
Modern living room
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Contemporary living room
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Art Deco bedroom
Photo: Natalia Neverko Design
Mid-Century Modern living room
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Mid-Century Modern living room
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Minimalist interior
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Bohemian bedroom
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Modern living room
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Modern interior
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Cost Factors in Des Moines, Iowa
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($2.70-$6.75 per square foot)
- Labor ($2.10-$5.25 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.72-$1.80 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.48-$1.20 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costsAt national average
Labor costs in Des Moines run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Cedar Wood Plank Wall: Cost, Installation | Woodworking Advisor, Woodworking Advisor, retrieved Nov 2026
- Cedar Wood Cladding Prices 2026 | One and Done Prep, One and Done Prep, 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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