What You Should Expect to Spend on Carpet
& Pad
Selecting the right grade or quality carpet to
fit your needs and lifestyle is critical.
If
you Select the wrong carpet and it will wear
out in a hurry. Here is a basic pricing
guideline for consumers.
You also need to know how much carpet you will
need and how to be sure you get accurate measurements.
The 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 job is, and what style and
grade of carpet you select. Learn about Carpet
Installation Costs.
Basic Carpet Cost Guideline:
Apartment Grade Carpet
$6 to 12 per yard
25 to 30 ounce face weight, nylon staple fiber,
plush styles.
This quality is typically designed to last
3 to 5 years.
Typical Pad Cost
$2 to 3 per yard
3/8", 6-pound, rebond
Learn More: Apartment
and Rental Property Carpet
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Builder Grade Carpet
$8 to 15 per yard
28 to 35 ounce face weight, nylon staple,
Plush, Sculpured, Berber styles
This quality is typically designed to last
4 to 8 years.
3/8" to 7/16", 6 or 8 pound,
rebond
$3 to 4 per yard
Learn More: What
makes one carpet better than another?
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Upgraded Residential Carpet
$10 to 18 per yard
30 to 40 ounce face weight, nylon fiber. Plush,
Berber styles
This quality is typically designed to last
7 to 12 years.
Upgraded Pad
$3 to 5 per yard
3/8" to 7/16", 6 or 8-pound
density, rebond
Learn more: Carpet
Styles and Selection
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High Quality Residential Carpet
$20 to 45 per yard
40 to 60 ounce face weight, nylon BCF fiber,
Plush, Berber, Frieze styles
This quality is typically designed to last
12 to 20 years.
Upgraded
Pad $4 to 5 per yard
3/8" to 7/16", 8-pound density,
rebond.
Learn more: How to
Select the Right Carpet fiber
Learn about Carpet
Installation Costs.
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