How Much Does It Cost to Carpet a 10x18 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
A 10×18 room measures 180 square feet. Using Floormath's current pricing model — 7 real carpet product tiers plus professional labor — installing carpet in a room this size runs $516 to $4,324, and most homeowners land near $1,213.
Cost by carpet product tier for a 10x18 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyester Cut-Pile Carpet | $1.69/sf | $516–$1,008 | $713 |
| Berber Loop-Pile Carpet | $3.29/sf | $735–$1,552 | $1,074 |
| Frieze / Twist Carpet | $3.79/sf | $834–$1,651 | $1,173 |
| Nylon Cut-Pile Carpet | $3.99/sf | $874–$1,750 | $1,213 |
| Triexta Pet-Friendly Carpet | $4.49/sf | $973–$1,849 | $1,312 |
| Pet-Proof Performance Carpet | $6.49/sf | $1,310–$2,394 | $1,753 |
| Wool Carpet — Luxury | $9.99/sf | $1,648–$4,324 | $2,491 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation. Carpet rows include a standard rebond pad at $0.60/sf.
What moves the number in a 10x18 room
The spread comes almost entirely from product tier: Polyester Cut-Pile Carpet and Wool Carpet — Luxury are several dollars per square foot apart, which compounds to a four-figure gap in a 180 sq ft room. Labor is steadier — about $315 here at national rates, drifting 15–25% with your state. Every figure already carries the industry-standard 10% material waste allowance.
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Does the price include installation?
Yes — every figure on this page includes materials with 10% waste plus professional installation labor at national-average rates. Old floor removal, subfloor repair, and stairs are extra.
How much does old floor removal add for this room?
Demolition and haul-away typically run $0.60–$1.50/sf — about $108–$270 for a 10x18 room, depending on what's coming out and local disposal fees.
How many square feet is a 10x18 room?
A 10x18 room is 180 square feet (10 × 18 = 180). Flooring installers order about 10% extra for cuts and waste, so plan on purchasing roughly 198 sq ft of material.