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How Much Should I Spend on New Carpet?

The Carpet & Pad prices below do not reflect how much it will cost to install your carpet. Installation prices vary depending on what part of the country you live in; how difficult your project is; and what style and grade of carpet you select. Learn more about carpet installation costs.

 

Some Carpets are made better than others and the Face-Weight has a lot to do with it. This simple chart shows how higher face-weights help make a better quality and more costly carpet. Other important factors to consider are Fiber Type, Tuft Twist and Pile Density.

 

 

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1. Apartment Grade Carpet

This type of carpet is designed to last 5 years or less, and is usually installed in apartments and rental properties because it is inexpensive and landlords expect it will need to be replaced frequently. Nylon is the preferred fiber choice because polyester tends to mat down quickly in main walkways. Berber styles are not recommended for rental properties because they tend to snag easily. The pad typically used is of low density to save money and is designed to last 3 to 5 years at best. 

 

Carpet Cost: $6 to $10 per square yard 

  • Carpet Face Weight: 22 to 28 ounce

  • Carpet Fiber: Nylon, PET polyester

  • Common Styles: Plush, textured plush, sculptured

  • Typical Lifespan: 3 to 5 years

Padding Cost: $1.00 - $2.25 per square yard.

  • Pad Type: Rebond or Foam

  • Pad Thickness: 3/8", 7/16", 1/2".

  • Pad Density: 3 to 5 pound

  • Typical Lifespan: 3 to 5 years

 

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2. Builder-Grade Carpets

Builders use varying qualities of carpet depending on the value of the home involved. Homebuyers are usually given an option to choose a carpet upgrade for an additional cost. The price for upgrading your carpet may be quite high because builders typically have you buy from their sources and add on a surcharge for any upgrades you select. For some homebuyers it may be smarter to not upgrade the carpet but instead plan to replace the builder-grade carpet within 5 to 10 years with something more suitable.

 

Carpet Cost: $8 to $15 per yard 

  • Carpet Face Weight: 26 to 32 ounce

  • Carpet Fiber: Nylon, PET polyester

  • Common Styles: Plush, textured plush, sculptured, Berber,

  • Typical Lifespan: 4 to 8 years

Padding Cost: $2.00 - $2.75 per square yard.

  • Pad Type: Rebond

  • Pad Thickness: 3/8", 7/16", 1/2".

  • Pad Density: 4 to 6 pound

  • Typical Lifespan: 4 to 8 years

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3. Upgraded Residential Carpet

If you don't plan on being in your home forever you might not want to spend a fortune buying the highest quality carpet right now. Most folks plan on having their carpet last for about 10 years. After that they plan on moving or changing the carpet to something different. The key to having your carpet last as long as possible is to choose the right grade for your application and to maintain it according to the manufacturer's guidelines. 

 

Carpet Cost: $15 to $22 per yard 

  • Carpet Face Weight: 30 to 40 ounce

  • Carpet Fiber: Nylon, Sorona PTT, Smartstrand

  • Common Styles: Plush, textured plush, sculptured, Berber, Cut Pile, Saxony

  • Typical Lifespan: 8 to 12 years

Padding Cost: $3.00 - $4.50 per square yard.

  • Pad Type: Rebond, synthetic fiber, wool, rubber

  • Pad Thickness: 3/8", 7/16", 1/2".

  • Pad Density: 6 to 8 pound

  • Typical Lifespan: 8 to 12 years

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4. High Quality Residential Carpet

 

Carpet Cost: $25 to $45 per yard 

  • Carpet Face Weight: 38 to 50 ounce

  • Carpet Fiber: Nylon BCF, Sorona, Smartstrand, Tigressa, 

  • Common Styles: Plush, textured plush, sculptured, frieze, cut pile, Saxony, Patterned

  • Typical Lifespan: 12 to 20 years

Padding Cost: $4.00 - $5.50 per square yard.

  • Pad Type: Rebond, synthetic fiber, rubber, wool

  • Pad Thickness: 3/8", 7/16", 1/2".

  • Pad Density: 6 to 10 pound

  • Typical Lifespan: 10 to 20 years

 

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