Basic
$14 – $37 per sq ft
Solid walnut 1x4 tongue-and-groove boards in character grade with sapwood streaks, blind-nailed, clear satin finish
How Much Does Walnut Paneling Cost in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
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 Minneapolis, Minnesota typically costs $16 to $44 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Walnut Paneling in Minneapolis, Minnesota
$16 – $44
per sq ftPrices in Minneapolis are 12.0% higher than the national average for walnut paneling.
National average: $15 – $40 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$16 – $44 per sq ft
Solid walnut 1x6 tongue-and-groove boards in select grade, blind-nailed, clear satin finish
Premium
$20 – $54 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
Cost Breakdown in Minneapolis
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $6.95 – $19 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $6.30 – $17 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.85 – $4.94 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.24 – $3.30 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Minneapolis local market conditions.
Design styles
See how walnut paneling 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
Photo: Fika Design Group · Profile
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 ($6.75-$18.00 per square foot)
- Labor ($5.25-$14.00 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.80-$4.80 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.20-$3.20 per square 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
References
- New England Classic: Architectural Wall Paneling Pricing, newenglandclassic.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Total Wood Store: Complete Guide to Wood Wall Paneling 2026, totalwoodstore.com, 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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