Basic
$5.84 – $15 per sq ft
Knotty cedar tongue-and-groove planks, blind-nailed, butt-joined trim
Rendering: BuildX
Find a pro to do this
Rendering: BuildX
How Much Does Cedar Paneling Cost in Seattle, Washington?
Supply and install cedar plank or tongue-and-groove paneling on interior walls, per square foot of wall.
Cedar Paneling in Seattle, Washington typically costs $6.87 to $17 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Cedar Paneling in Seattle, Washington
$6.87 – $17
per sq ftPrices in Seattle are 19.0% higher than the national average for cedar paneling.
National average: $6 – $15 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$6.87 – $17 per sq ft
Select tight-knot cedar tongue-and-groove paneling, blind-nailed, cedar corner and base trim
Rendering: BuildX
Find a pro to do thisPremium
$8.59 – $21 per sq ft
Clear western red cedar tongue-and-groove paneling, end-matched, mitered cedar trim at corners and base
Rendering: BuildX
Find a pro to do this
Cost Breakdown in Seattle
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.81 – $7.02 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.81 – $7.04 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.75 – $1.87 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.50 – $1.25 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Seattle local market conditions.
Design styles
See how cedar paneling looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Seattle style: Pacific Northwest modern and Japandi
Seattle design responds to gray light and wet climate: warm wood, large windows, natural texture and a clutter-free plan. Japandi, the Japanese-Scandinavian blend, is widely used locally and often paired with Northwest craft.
Work by Seattle designers first, then the styles Seattle draws from.
Built 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: Dorling Design Studio · Profile
Modern living room
Photo: Lagom Interior Design · Profile
Scandinavian living room
Photo: Dorling Design Studio · Profile
Scandinavian living room
Photo: Lagom Interior Design · Profile
Mid-Century Modern living room
Photo: Seattle Scandinavian · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Angela Rennie Design · Profile
Cost Factors in Seattle, Washington
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($2.70-$6.75 per square foot)
- Labor ($2.10-$5.25 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.72-$1.80 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.48-$1.20 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs4.0% above avg
Labor costs34.0% above avg
Labor costs in Seattle run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Cedar Wood Plank Wall: Cost, Installation | Woodworking Advisor, Woodworking Advisor, retrieved Nov 2026
- Cedar Wood Cladding Prices 2026 | One and Done Prep, One and Done Prep, 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
Get Free Estimates in Seattle
Connect with local cedar paneling contractors in Seattle for personalized quotes based on your specific project.