Basic
$4.91 – $12 per sq ft
1x6 knotty pine V-groove tongue-and-groove paneling, unfinished, nailed to the wall framing, basic trim
How Much Does Pine Paneling Cost in New York, New York?
Pine Paneling: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Pine Paneling in New York, New York typically costs $5.78 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.
Pine Paneling in New York, New York
$5.78 – $14
per sq ftPrices in New York are 18.0% higher than the national average for pine paneling.
National average: $5 – $12 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$5.78 – $14 per sq ft
1x6 select knotty pine V-groove paneling, clear-coated, finished inside and outside corners and base trim
Premium
$7.23 – $17 per sq ft
1x8 clear pine V-groove paneling, clear-coated, matching corner, base and casing trim
Cost Breakdown in New York
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.45 – $5.94 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.21 – $5.29 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.67 – $1.58 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.45 – $1.06 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for New York local market conditions.
Pine Paneling photo examples
Knotty pine wall paneling around a red cabinet with white jars
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Find a pro to do thisDiagonal knotty pine wall paneling with blue-grey streaks above carpet
Photo: C094728 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisKnotty pine planks with warm orange finish, close up
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Design styles
See how pine paneling looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
New York style: Pre-war classic and downtown contemporary
New York splits into two dominant looks: pre-war classic, with high ceilings, crown molding, herringbone floors and traditional detail, and downtown contemporary, with open loft plans, industrial windows, pale oak and minimal trim. Renovations usually pick one and commit.
Work by New York designers first, then the styles New York draws from.
Built from
Traditional living room
Photo: Alexandra Peck Design · Profile
Contemporary living room
Photo: Alexandra Peck Design · Profile
Art Deco living room
Photo: Armen Alexander Design · Profile
Art Deco living room
Photo: Sova Studio · Profile
Art Deco living room
Photo: Armen Alexander Design · Profile
Minimalist living room
Photo: Sara Mosele Interiors · Profile
Minimalist living room
Photo: Sara Mosele Interiors · Profile
Traditional living room
Photo: Emora Design Studio · Profile
Traditional interior
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Cost Factors in New York, New York
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($2.23-$5.40 per square foot)
- Labor ($1.75-$4.20 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.61-$1.44 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.41-$0.96 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs10.0% above avg
Labor costs26.0% above avg
Labor costs in New York run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- One and Done Prep - T&G Pine Paneling Cost (2026), oneanddoneprep.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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