Calculate materials, costs, and layout for interior wall paneling projects.
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Typical living room wainscoting with MDF panels and basic trim.
Wall Height: 8 ft
Wall Width: 12 ft
Wainscoting Height: 3.5 ft
Panel Width: 4 ft
Panel Height: 3.5 ft
Panel Cost: $6.5/sq ft
Trim Cost: $3.25/lf
Adhesive Cost: $0.75/sq ft
Waste Factor: 10%
Elegant dining room with premium wood panels and decorative trim.
Wall Height: 9 ft
Wall Width: 15 ft
Wainscoting Height: 4 ft
Panel Width: 5 ft
Panel Height: 4 ft
Panel Cost: $12/sq ft
Trim Cost: $5.5/lf
Adhesive Cost: $1.25/sq ft
Waste Factor: 8%
Moisture-resistant PVC panels for bathroom installation.
Wall Height: 8 ft
Wall Width: 8 ft
Wainscoting Height: 3 ft
Panel Width: 4 ft
Panel Height: 3 ft
Panel Cost: $8.75/sq ft
Trim Cost: $4/lf
Adhesive Cost: $1/sq ft
Waste Factor: 12%
Large entryway with custom-height wainscoting and premium materials.
Wall Height: 10 ft
Wall Width: 20 ft
Wainscoting Height: 4.5 ft
Panel Width: 5 ft
Panel Height: 4.5 ft
Panel Cost: $18/sq ft
Trim Cost: $7.5/lf
Adhesive Cost: $1.5/sq ft
Waste Factor: 15%