Todays Paneling In years long past, carved wood panels of mahogany, oak, walnut or even pine provided some insulation and sound-absorbing qualities and announced a rooms importance. From outlets like the UKs venerable Andy Thornton, you can still buy an entire rooms worth of antique paneling.

Subsequently, question is, is wood paneling cheaper than drywall? The cost of prefinished wall paneling can vary wildly. Cheap 3/16 inch fake wood or patterned panels can cost around per panel. A decent real wood veneer can soar to each. It is common practice to put paneling over drywall.

Also to know is, how much does a sheet of paneling cost?

The average price is ,325, or about .50 per square foot. Wainscoting can be as cheap as per square foot if using MDF or plywood, or more than per square foot if using an expensive solid wood. Real wooden beadboard paneling costs per square foot. Imitation types cost sh.50 to sh.75 per square foot.

What is wall paneling called?

Panelling (or paneling in the U.S.) is a millwork wall covering constructed from rigid or semi-rigid components. These are traditionally interlocking wood, but could be plastic or other materials.