Cost to Carpet a Bedroom in 2026: By Size, Grade, and Room Type
A standard 12×12 bedroom costs $400–$1,380 all-in at standard nylon grade, including padding and professional installation. Here’s exactly what to expect for every bedroom size and carpet type.
Bedroom Carpet Cost, Quick Reference
10×10 bedroom (budget)$280–$480
12×12 bedroom (standard)$605–$1,170
14×16 large bedroom$940–$1,820
14×20 master bedroom$1,175–$2,275
Memory foam pad upgrade (12×12)+$50–$158
DIY removal savings (12×12)$100–$230
Bedroom Carpet Cost by Size
All costs include carpet material, standard rebond padding, and professional labour. Excludes old carpet removal.
Bedroom Size
Sq Ft
Budget (polyester)
Standard (nylon)
Premium (wool)
10×10
100
$280–$480
$420–$810
$650–$1,600
10×12
120
$335–$575
$505–$975
$780–$1,920
12×12
144
$400–$690
$605–$1,170
$935–$2,300
12×14
168
$470–$805
$705–$1,365
$1,090–$2,690
14×16
224
$625–$1,075
$940–$1,820
$1,455–$3,585
14×20 (master)
280
$780–$1,345
$1,175–$2,275
$1,820–$4,480
Which Carpet Grade for Which Bedroom?
No competitor tells you this clearly. Here is the practical carpet grade recommendation by bedroom use type:
Spare / Guest Bedroom
→ Budget polyester
Very low foot traffic. A polyester loop pile will last 8–10 years in a guest room without noticeable wear. No need to spend on nylon here.
$2.50–$4/sqft installed
Child's Bedroom
→ Triexta (SmartStrand) or nylon
High traffic for the size, plus spills, toys, and rough play. Triexta (Mohawk SmartStrand) has excellent built-in stain resistance that doesn't wash off over time. Nylon is also excellent. Avoid polyester, compresses in play areas.
$3.50–$6/sqft installed
Master Bedroom
→ Plush nylon or wool
Low traffic but high daily comfort value. This is the one room where you feel the carpet every morning barefoot. A plush cut-pile nylon or wool is genuinely worth the upgrade. Memory foam padding is also worth considering here.
$5–$12/sqft installed
Teenager's Bedroom
→ Mid-grade nylon or frieze
Moderate traffic, harder wear, often stains. Frieze (twisted pile) hides footprints and vacuum marks well, good choice for a practical teenager's room.
$3–$7.50/sqft installed
Padding Upgrade: Is It Worth It in a Bedroom?
The bedroom is the one room where upgrading from standard rebond padding ($0.30–$0.50/sqft) to memory foam padding ($0.75–$1.50/sqft) genuinely pays off.
Memory foam ROI: The upgrade costs ~$100 extra for a 12×12 master bedroom. Over 10 years of daily barefoot use, that’s $10/year for noticeably better comfort and noise reduction. For a master bedroom, it’s usually worth it. For a rarely-used guest room, skip it.
DIY Bedroom Carpet Removal: What You Save
Removing a bedroom carpet yourself is the easiest DIY win on a carpet replacement project. You need: a utility knife, heavy-duty bin bags, and 45–75 minutes.
Room Size
Pro removal cost
DIY time (1 person)
Disposal cost
Net saving (DIY)
10×10 (100 sqft)
$70–$160
30–45 min
$15–$30
$40–$130
12×12 (144 sqft)
$100–$230
45–75 min
$20–$40
$60–$190
14×16 (224 sqft)
$157–$358
60–90 min
$30–$50
$107–$308
14×20 (280 sqft)
$196–$448
75–120 min
$35–$60
$136–$388
Step-by-step: (1) Move all furniture out. (2) Pull back one corner from the wall using pliers. (3) Score carpet into 3-ft strips. (4) Roll, bag, and set outside. (5) Pull up the old pad (usually stapled). (6) Check if tack strips need replacement. Done, ready for the installer.
Frequently Asked Questions
A 12×12 bedroom (144 sq ft) costs $400–$690 for budget polyester, $605–$1,170 for standard nylon, or $935–$2,300 for premium wool, all including padding and labour. Add $100–$230 if professional removal of existing carpet is needed.
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