Carpet Cost? How Much Should I Spend On Carpet?
Selecting the right grade or
quality carpet to fit your needs and lifestyle is most important, especially if
you want your new Carpet to last! Whether you buy Smartstrand
carpet or Stainmaster Carpet the Price you pay will depend on the Grade of
carpet you select and Who you choose to buy from.
Not
all carpet dealers have your best interests in mind. There are many
unscrupulous carpet retailers that you should avoid. Visit my Preferred
Carpet Dealer Directory and See
who I recommend near you.
Choose your new carpet wisely!
If you select the wrong carpet it can wear
out way sooner than you expect. Below I have revealed basic carpet pricing guidelines
for consumers to help understand how much new carpet should cost, and how long it
should last. There are many factors you need to consider before you select
the right carpet for you. I have included some helpful links to make it easier
to get the information you need. About
Carpet
Comparison
Measure yourself or get professional help?
You
also need to know how much carpet you will need and how to be sure you get
accurate measurements. You could try to measure your own rooms and come up
with a fairly close estimate, but when it comes time to order carpet, you might
want to have a professional double-check your figures. The last thing you want
is to not have enough carpet to finish the job, and why order more than you
need? About Carpet
Measuring
Carpet Cost Guide:
Everyone wants to know about Stainmaster carpet
prices and although this is just one of many quality carpets on the market,
Stainmaster does a lot of advertising and their carpet prices are a bit higher
as a result of that. Lowe's now carries Stainmaster carpet and their prices are
hard to compare with locally owned retailers because they use private labels to
try to prevent you from comparison shopping.
Please note that Carpet installation prices can
vary depending on what part of
the country you live in, how difficult your job is, and what style and grade of
carpet you select. Learn more about Carpet
Installation Costs
1.
Apartment Grade Carpet
Average
Longevity:
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Low
traffic
4 years
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Medium
traffic
3 years
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Heavy
traffic `
2 years
Average
Cost per square yard installed $12.00 to 15.00
Typical
Configuration:
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Carpet
Cost $7.00 to 10.00 per sq. yd.
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Specifications
- 24 to 28 ounce face-weight, 100% Nylon fiber.
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Recommended
Fiber: Nylon Staple or Continuous Filament
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Pad
Cost $1.75 to 2.50 per sq. yd.
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Pad
Specs - 3/8" to 7/16" rebond pad, 3 to 6 pound density.
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Installation
Cost $2.50 to 3.00 per sq. yd.
There is no
manufacturer's warranty for carpet installed on a rental property. Shaw and
Mohawk offer apartment-grade textured plush style carpets. Looped Berber styles are not recommended
for rentals.
Learn More: Apartment
and Rental Property Carpet
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2.
Builder Grade Carpet
Average
Longevity
-
Low
traffic
8 years
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Medium
traffic
6 years
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Heavy
traffic
4 years
Average
Cost for Carpet, Pad & Installation - $14 to $22 per square yard
Typical
Configuration:
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Carpet
Cost $10.00 to 15.00 per sq. yd.
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Specifications
- 28 to 35 ounce face-weight, 100% nylon fiber.
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Recommended
Fiber: Nylon Staple or Continuous Filament
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Pad
Cost $2.00 to 3.00 per sq. yd.
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Pad
Specs - 3/8" to 7/16" rebond pad, 4 to 6 pound density.
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Installation
Cost $2.75 to 3.25 per sq. yd.
Many home builders
require homebuyers to select carpet upgrades from the builders predetermined
sources. The builder may receive a monetary kickback from any upgrades selected.
Learn More: What
makes one carpet better than another?
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3.
Upgraded Residential Carpet
Average
Longevity
-
Low
traffic
12 years
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Medium
traffic
9 years
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Heavy
traffic
7 years
Average
Cost for Carpet, Pad & Installation - $23 to $30 per yard
Typical
Configuration:
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Carpet
Cost $15.00 to 20.00 per sq. yd.
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Specifications
- 30 to 40 ounce face-weight, 100% Nylon BCF fiber.
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Recommended
Fiber:
Continuous filament Nylon
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Minimum
Carpet Density 1800
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Minimum
Tuft Twist 4.5
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Pad
Cost $3.50 to 4.50 per sq. yd.
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Pad
Specs - 3/8" to 7/16" rebond pad, 6 to 8 pound density.
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Installation
Cost $3.75 to 6.25 per sq. yd.
Check installer
qualifications and references, make sure a power stretcher is used. Select from
Berber, Plush, Saxony, Textured Plush, frieze, or Sculptured styles. There is no
carpet warranty for any carpet installed on stairs.
Learn more: Carpet
Styles and Selection
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Stainmaster®, Smartstrand®, R2X®, Scotchgard®, Anso®,
Martha Stewart®, Shaw®, Mohawk®, Beaulieu®, are all trademarks of carpet
companies that provide good quality carpet and flooring products for your
home.
4.
High Quality Residential Carpet
Average
Longevity
-
Low
traffic
20 years
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Medium
traffic
15 years
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Heavy
traffic
12 years
Total
Cost for Carpet, Pad & Installation - $28 to $55 per yard.
Typical
Configuration:
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Carpet
Cost $20.00 to 50.00 per sq. yd.
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Specifications
- 40 to 65 ounce face-weight, 100% Nylon BCF fiber.
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Recommended
Fiber:
Continuous Filament Nylon
-
Minimum
Carpet Density 2500
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Minimum
Tuft Twist 5.5
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Pad
Cost $3.50 to 5.50 per sq. yd.
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Pad
Specs - 3/8" to 7/16" Rebond or Flat Rubber pad, 8 to 10 pound density.
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Installation
Cost $3.75 to 6.25 per sq. yd.
Berber,
Frieze and Cut & Loop styles wear exceptionally well. You must use a
well-qualified installer for this grade of carpet. Popular carpet brands are
Stainmaster, Karastan, and Royalty. Non branded carpets are Shaw, Mohawk and
Beaulieu. There is no carpet warranty for carpet installed on stairs.
Learn more: How to
Select the Right Carpet Fiber
You can easily spend more than $50 per yard on
carpet but there is no need to unless you have unlimited funds or plan to buy
wool carpeting. Those who are looking to buy the best of the best and don't mind paying
more to get it can surely do so. The purpose my website is to help homeowners
who are on a limited budget to save
time & money, choose the right style and quality carpet, get qualified
carpet installation and buy from a reputable carpet dealer.
Up Next: What
Grade of Carpet Should I Select?
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Preferred Carpet Dealers
Carpet
Buying Guide