Basic
$12 – $32 per sq ft
Solid walnut 1x4 tongue-and-groove boards in character grade with sapwood streaks, blind-nailed, clear satin finish

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 Louisville, Kentucky typically costs $14 to $38 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Louisville are 5.0% lower than the national average for walnut paneling.
National average: $15 – $40 per sq ft
$12 – $32 per sq ft
Solid walnut 1x4 tongue-and-groove boards in character grade with sapwood streaks, blind-nailed, clear satin finish
$14 – $38 per sq ft
Solid walnut 1x6 tongue-and-groove boards in select grade, blind-nailed, clear satin finish
$18 – $48 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
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $6.48 – $17 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $4.93 – $13 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.73 – $4.61 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.15 – $3.07 | sq ft |
See how walnut paneling looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Louisville mixes formal traditional homes with a strong eclectic streak: collected furniture, color, pattern and art-led rooms. Renovations usually keep period detail and add comfort rather than chasing modern.
Photos of the styles Louisville draws from.
Traditional living room
Photo: Emora Design Studio · Profile
Traditional interior
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Angela Rennie Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
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Traditional kitchen
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Traditional kitchen
Traditional living room
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Traditional living room
Photo: Alexandra Peck Design · Profile
Traditional living room
Photo: Alison Giese Interiors · Profile
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