Nylon Cut-Pile Carpet — Cost & Specs
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
The gold standard for living rooms and family rooms. Nylon holds its texture for 10–15 years without crushing. Hypoallergenic, cleans well, handles heavy traffic. Mohawk, Shaw, Stainmaster all make excellent nylon carpet.
What it costs at real project sizes
| Project | Installed range | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| 144 sq ft | $699–$1,400 | $970 |
| 300 sq ft | $1,456–$2,917 | $2,022 |
| 500 sq ft | $2,427–$4,862 | $3,370 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $4,854–$9,724 | $6,739 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $7,281–$14,586 | $10,108 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $9,708–$19,448 | $13,478 |
Strengths
- Heavy traffic
- Kid-friendly
- Long-lasting
- Easy to clean
Where it fits in the Carpet lineup
Floormath tracks 7 carpet tiers from $0.89 to $18.99/sf material. Nylon Cut-Pile Carpet sits in the middle of the range — compare it against the full lineup in the calculator to see the exact dollar gap for your square footage.
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How much does Nylon Cut-Pile Carpet cost installed?
Installed, expect about $4.85–$9.72 per square foot including 10% material waste and professional labor — roughly $4,854–$9,724 for 1,000 sq ft.
What do the specs mean?
Nylon fiber · Cut pile · 35–45 oz face weight. The gold standard for living rooms and family rooms. Nylon holds its texture for 10–15 years without crushing. Hypoallergenic, cleans well, handles heavy traffic. Mohawk, Shaw, Stainmaster all make excellent nylon carpet.