Basic
$5.84 – $14 per sq ft
1x6 knotty pine tongue-and-groove wall paneling, blind-nailed over existing walls, clear finish, simple trim
How Much Does Tongue And Groove Paneling Cost in Seattle, Washington?
Install solid wood tongue and groove wall paneling (pine to mid-grade hardwood) over existing walls, materials and labor, per sq ft of wall.
Tongue And Groove Paneling in Seattle, Washington typically costs $6.87 to $16 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Tongue And Groove Paneling in Seattle, Washington
$6.87 – $16
per sq ftPrices in Seattle are 19.0% higher than the national average for tongue and groove paneling.
National average: $6 – $14 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$6.87 – $16 per sq ft
1x6 select pine tongue-and-groove, blind-nailed, sanded and finished, matching casing and baseboard trim
Premium
$8.59 – $20 per sq ft
1x6 red oak tongue-and-groove paneling, blind-nailed, stained and clear-coated, matching hardwood trim
Cost Breakdown in Seattle
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.81 – $6.55 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.81 – $6.57 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.75 – $1.75 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.50 – $1.16 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Seattle local market conditions.
Tongue And Groove Paneling photo examples
Diagonal pine tongue and groove wall paneling with blue-stain streaks above baseboard
Photo: C094728 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
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Design styles
See how tongue and groove 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-$6.30 per square foot)
- Labor ($2.10-$4.90 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.72-$1.68 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.48-$1.12 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
- Adnan Painting and Remodeling: Tongue and groove paneling cost, adnanpaintingandremodeling.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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