Basic
$6.88 – $16 per sq ft
Wood-veneer beadboard sheet panels, glued and brad-nailed over the wall, cap and base trim
Photo: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
How Much Does Wood Paneling Cost in New York, New York?
Solid wood or wood-veneer wall paneling (T&G, shiplap, beadboard) supplied and installed.
Wood Paneling in New York, New York typically costs $8.09 to $19 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Wood Paneling in New York, New York
$8.09 – $19
per sq ftPrices in New York are 18.0% higher than the national average for wood paneling.
National average: $7 – $16 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$8.09 – $18 per sq ft
1x6 knotty pine tongue-and-groove boards, blind-nailed over the wall, matching trim
Premium
$10 – $23 per sq ft
1x6 clear cedar tongue-and-groove boards with even joints, sanded, matching cedar trim
Cost Breakdown in New York
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3.47 – $7.92 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.09 – $7.06 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.92 – $2.11 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.62 – $1.41 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for New York local market conditions.
Wood Paneling photo examples
Knotty pine tongue-and-groove wall paneling with hooks
Photo: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
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Design styles
See how wood 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 ($3.15-$7.20 per square foot)
- Labor ($2.45-$5.60 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.84-$1.92 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.56-$1.28 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
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Wood Paneling, 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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