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Cost to Install Wall Paneling
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Paneling Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade paneling. Quantity includes typical installation waste, fabrication overage, material for future repairs and delivery within 25 miles | 214 square feet | $151.32 | $401.18 |
| Paneling Labor Direct labor expenses to install wall paneling. | 11.4 hours | $339.78 | $650.90 |
| Paneling Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install wall paneling including: fasteners, connectors, surface preparation and finishing materials. | 200 square feet | $44.40 | $48.08 |
| Paneling Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: pneumatic finish nailer, 10" miter saw, electric jigsaw, 3" belt sander, 3 1/4" electric planer. | $50.25 | $66.75 | |
| Totals - Cost to Install Wall Paneling | 200 square feet | $585.75 | $1,166.91 |
| | Average cost per square foot | $2.93 | $5.83 |
Cost to Install Wall Paneling - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install Wall Paneling averages $2.93 - $5.83 per square foot in 2013. This Wall Paneling Installation cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Wall Paneling Installation project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "square feet" required for the project.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Wall Paneling Installation - Average Cost Per Square Foot
Expect to pay in the high end of the $2.93 - $5.83 per square foot range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Wall Paneling Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install Wall Paneling - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Wall Paneling Installation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Wall Paneling Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Wall Paneling Installation. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Install Wall Paneling - References
- Carpentry Amer Technical Pub; 4th edition, Sep 2003, Leonard Koel, ISBN 826907385
- NKBA Kitchen Planner the National Kitchen and Bath Association, Jul 2012,
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- Cabinetmaking and Millwork MacMillan Publishing Company; 5 Revised edition, Jul 1989, John Feirer, ISBN 25373552
