Basic
$19 – $51 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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How Much Does Beadboard Wainscoting Cost in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
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 Minneapolis, Minnesota typically costs $22 to $60 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Beadboard Wainscoting in Minneapolis, Minnesota
$22 – $60
per linear ftPrices in Minneapolis are 12.0% higher than the national average for beadboard wainscoting.
National average: $20 – $55 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$22 – $60 per linear ft
Primed MDF beadboard planks about 3 ft high, profiled chair-rail cap, 5 in. base trim
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$27 – $75 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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Cost Breakdown in Minneapolis
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $9.27 – $25 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $8.40 – $23 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.47 – $6.80 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.65 – $4.53 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Minneapolis local market conditions.
Beadboard Wainscoting photo examples
Stained beadboard wainscoting under windows in a painted room
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Design styles
See how beadboard wainscoting looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Minneapolis style: Scandinavian and mid-century modern
Minnesota's Nordic heritage and strong mid-century housing stock make Scandinavian and mid-century modern the default local language: pale wood, wool, clean lines and warm layers for long winters.
Work by Minneapolis designers first, then the styles Minneapolis draws from.
Built from
Scandinavian living room
Scandinavian living room
Photo: Fika Design Group · Profile
Scandinavian living room
Scandinavian living room
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Scandinavian living room
Photo: Lucy Interiors · Profile
Mid-Century Modern living room
Photo: Lucy Interiors · Profile
Mid-Century Modern living room
Photo: Lucy Interiors · Profile
Modern living room
Photo: Fika Design Group · Profile
Farmhouse (Modern Farmhouse) kitchen
Cost Factors in Minneapolis, Minnesota
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($9.00-$24.75 per linear foot)
- Labor ($7.00-$19.25 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($2.40-$6.60 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.60-$4.40 per linear foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs3.0% above avg
Labor costs20.0% above avg
Labor costs in Minneapolis 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 Beadboard Wainscoting, 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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