Basic
$6.81 – $16 per sq ft
Wood-veneer beadboard sheet panels, glued and brad-nailed over the wall, cap and base trim
Photo: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
How Much Does Wood Paneling Cost in Seattle, Washington?
Solid wood or wood-veneer wall paneling (T&G, shiplap, beadboard) supplied and installed.
Wood Paneling in Seattle, Washington typically costs $8.02 to $18 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Wood Paneling in Seattle, Washington
$8.02 – $18
per sq ftPrices in Seattle are 19.0% higher than the national average for wood paneling.
National average: $7 – $16 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$8.02 – $18 per sq ft
1x6 knotty pine tongue-and-groove boards, blind-nailed over the wall, matching trim
Premium
$10 – $23 per sq ft
1x6 clear cedar tongue-and-groove boards with even joints, sanded, matching cedar trim
Cost Breakdown in Seattle
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3.28 – $7.49 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.28 – $7.50 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.87 – $2 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.58 – $1.33 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Seattle local market conditions.
Wood Paneling photo examples
Knotty pine tongue-and-groove wall paneling with hooks
Photo: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
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Design styles
See how wood 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 ($3.15-$7.20 per square foot)
- Labor ($2.45-$5.60 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.84-$1.92 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.56-$1.28 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
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Wood Paneling, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked 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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