Basic
$12 – $32 per sq ft
Solid walnut 1x4 tongue-and-groove boards in character grade with sapwood streaks, blind-nailed, clear satin finish

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 Salt Lake City, Utah typically costs $14 to $38 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 Salt Lake City are 5.0% lower than the national average for walnut paneling.
National average: $15 – $40 per sq ft
$12 – $32 per sq ft
Solid walnut 1x4 tongue-and-groove boards in character grade with sapwood streaks, blind-nailed, clear satin finish
$14 – $38 per sq ft
Solid walnut 1x6 tongue-and-groove boards in select grade, blind-nailed, clear satin finish
$18 – $48 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
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $6.48 – $17 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $4.93 – $13 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.73 – $4.61 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.15 – $3.07 | sq ft |
See how walnut paneling looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Salt Lake City and Park City work in mountain modern: timber, stone, big glass, warm minimal interiors and a direct relationship with the landscape. The look is cleaner and more contemporary than the older log-and-antler cabin style.
Photos of the styles Salt Lake City draws from.
Modern living room
Photo: Mutuus Studio · Profile
Modern interior
Photo: Seattle Scandinavian · Profile
Modern kitchen
Photo: Dorling Design Studio · Profile
Modern living room
Photo: AAHA Studio · Profile
Modern living room
Photo: bc2 interiors · Profile
Modern living room
Photo: Dorling Design Studio · Profile
Modern living room
Photo: Emily Roose Interiors · Profile
Modern living room
Photo: Fika Design Group · Profile
Modern living room
Photo: Lagom Interior Design · Profile
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