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$16 – $43 per linear ft
Primed MDF beadboard planks about 3 ft high, flat cap rail, 3-1/4 in. flat base trim
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Supply and install beadboard wainscoting about 3 ft high with chair-rail cap and base trim, per linear foot of wall run.
Beadboard Wainscoting in Memphis, Tennessee typically costs $19 to $51 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Memphis are 8.0% lower than the national average for beadboard wainscoting.
National average: $20 – $55 per linear ft
$16 – $43 per linear ft
Primed MDF beadboard planks about 3 ft high, flat cap rail, 3-1/4 in. flat base trim
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Find a pro to do this$19 – $51 per linear ft
Primed MDF beadboard planks about 3 ft high, profiled chair-rail cap, 5 in. base trim
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Find a pro to do this$23 – $64 per linear ft
Primed MDF beadboard planks about 3 ft high, built-up chair-rail cap with ledge, taller 7 in. profiled base, caulked joints
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Find a pro to do this| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $8.64 – $24 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $6.09 – $17 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.30 – $6.34 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.54 – $4.22 | linear ft |
Stained beadboard wainscoting under windows in a painted room
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Find a pro to do thisSee how beadboard wainscoting looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Memphis interiors favor Southern traditional with a generous, layered feel: antiques, warm wood, patterned fabric and a mix of periods. Renovations in historic neighbourhoods keep the original character.
Photos of the styles Memphis 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
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Dogwood Proper · Profile
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
Material costs in Memphis run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Beadboard Wainscoting, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.
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