Basic
$5.20 – $13 per sq ft
Knotty cedar tongue-and-groove planks, blind-nailed, butt-joined trim
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Supply and install cedar plank or tongue-and-groove paneling on interior walls, per square foot of wall.
Cedar Paneling in Providence, Rhode Island typically costs $6.11 to $15 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Providence are 4.0% higher than the national average for cedar paneling.
National average: $6 – $15 per sq ft
$5.20 – $13 per sq ft
Knotty cedar tongue-and-groove planks, blind-nailed, butt-joined trim
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Find a pro to do this$6.11 – $15 per sq ft
Select tight-knot cedar tongue-and-groove paneling, blind-nailed, cedar corner and base trim
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Find a pro to do this$7.64 – $19 per sq ft
Clear western red cedar tongue-and-groove paneling, end-matched, mitered cedar trim at corners and base
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Find a pro to do this| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.62 – $6.55 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.33 – $5.83 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.70 – $1.75 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.47 – $1.16 | sq ft |
See how cedar paneling looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Providence and Newport keep Colonial, Federal and Victorian detail, and renovations are period-sensitive: paneling, trim, fireplaces and antique furniture, with coastal lightness in the summer houses.
Photos of the styles Providence draws from.
Traditional living room
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Traditional interior
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Traditional bathroom
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Traditional bathroom
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Traditional kitchen
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Traditional kitchen
Traditional living room
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Traditional living room
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Traditional living room
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Labor costs in Providence run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local cedar paneling contractors in Providence for personalized quotes based on your specific project.