Basic
$14 – $38 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 Portland, Oregon?
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 Portland, Oregon typically costs $17 to $45 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 Portland, Oregon
$17 – $45
per sq ftPrices in Portland are 15.0% higher than the national average for walnut paneling.
National average: $15 – $40 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$17 – $45 per sq ft
Solid walnut 1x6 tongue-and-groove boards in select grade, blind-nailed, clear satin finish
Premium
$21 – $56 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 Portland
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $7.09 – $19 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $6.56 – $18 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.89 – $5.04 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.26 – $3.36 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Portland local market conditions.
Design styles
See how walnut paneling looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Portland style: Pacific Northwest modern and mid-century
Portland has one of the country's strongest mid-century renovation scenes, paired with a Pacific Northwest modern palette of wood, daylight and simple materials. Craft and salvage are part of the local language.
Work by Portland designers first, then the styles Portland draws from.
Built from
Japandi living room
Photo: Bright Designlab
Japandi living room
Photo: Karasawa Interior Studio · Profile
Japandi living room
Photo: Karasawa Interior Studio · Profile
Japandi bedroom
Photo: Bright Designlab
Minimalist interior
Photo: Bright Designlab
Maximalist living room
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Mid-Century Modern living room
Photo: Assure Interiors · Profile
Mid-Century Modern living room
Photo: Carmina Marie Interior Design · Profile
Mid-Century Modern living room
Photo: Honeycomb Interiors · Profile
Cost Factors in Portland, Oregon
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 costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs25.0% above avg
Labor costs in Portland 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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