How much should good carpet cost installed?

Professional installation adds $1 to $2 per square foot, making the total average cost of installing carpet $3 to $6 per square foot. To carpet a 16×20-foot room (320 square feet), figure on paying $960 to $1,920.

How much does a square foot of carpet cost?

Now let’s cover carpet prices per square foot (and square yard). This is the building block for your personal “invoice” or “estimate.” Carpet costs vary from $0.50 to $10 or more per square foot. Yeah, I know… that’s not really helpful.

How to calculate the cost of carpet and padding?

Use the result to estimate your cost by multiplying it by the carpet and padding cost per square foot. If your material price is in square yards, divide by 9 to get square foot. For example, let’s estimate flooring for a living room that is 12′ x 15′. You want to use carpeting that costs $54/sq. yd. and padding that costs 50 cents a sq. ft.

How much does it cost to carpet a 12×12 bedroom?

The average cost to carpet a 12×12 bedroom is $250 to $1,100 total or $2 to $8 per square foot to install. Recarpeting with plush, frieze, or wool carpet adds more comfort and insulation to bedrooms. A memory foam padding underlay creates softer bedroom flooring.

How can I find out how much carpet I Need?

TIP: Carpet is quoted either in square feet or square yards so ensure that you are comparing like for like. NOTE: Quantities provided are estimates only. Make sure you consult your carpet retailer for a precise measure and quote and check that cushion and installation costs have been included in the price.

How to calculate the cost of a square foot of carpet?

Multiply the result by 1.1 to add 10% additional material for cuts. Use the result to estimate your cost by multiplying it by the carpet and padding cost per square foot. If your material price is in square yards, divide by 9 to get square foot. For example, let’s estimate flooring for a living room that is 12′ x 15′.

How much does it cost to install carpet in an apartment?

Carpet Installation Cost Location Average Cost To Install 20×20 Room $700 – $3,000 800 Sq. Ft. Apartment* $800 – $3,200 1,000 Sq. Ft. House* $1,100 – $4,500 1,500 Sq. Ft. House* $1,600 – $6,700

How big of an area do you need for 12’wide carpet?

However, a 12’ wide carpet will not cover the entire width. So, you will need to add extra length to get sufficient carpet for the extra width. Since the flooring is only 12’ wide, you will need two 2’-wide sections to fill in. So, you need to add another 4’ of length to have enough. This makes your carpet requirement 12’ x 18’ = 216 sq. ft.