Beadboard planks aren't pricey, but it’s not super cheap either. DIY beadboard kit systems can be installed by those with basic carpentry skills.
Wood beadboard panels cost $1 per square foot. Fake beadboards planks cost upward of .75 per square foot. You will need ceiling studs, caps, and baseboards to finish the paneling. The materials cost between $0.30 to $2.50 per foot and are sold in 10-foot sections.