How Much Does It Cost to Carpet a 12x14 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
At 12 feet by 14 feet, you're covering 168 square feet. Across the 7 carpet product tiers in Floormath's pricing model, a professionally installed job in this room costs $482–$4,036. The typical mid-range project comes in around $1,132.
Cost by carpet product tier for a 12x14 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyester Cut-Pile Carpet | $1.69/sf | $482–$941 | $665 |
| Berber Loop-Pile Carpet | $3.29/sf | $686–$1,449 | $1,003 |
| Frieze / Twist Carpet | $3.79/sf | $779–$1,541 | $1,095 |
| Nylon Cut-Pile Carpet | $3.99/sf | $815–$1,634 | $1,132 |
| Triexta Pet-Friendly Carpet | $4.49/sf | $908–$1,726 | $1,225 |
| Pet-Proof Performance Carpet | $6.49/sf | $1,223–$2,234 | $1,636 |
| Wool Carpet — Luxury | $9.99/sf | $1,538–$4,036 | $2,325 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation. Carpet rows include a standard rebond pad at $0.60/sf.
Where the money goes at 168 sq ft
Three inputs set your total. Tier ($0.89 to $18.99/sf material across the lineup) is the lever you control. Labor — around $294 for a mid-range install in this room — is set by your local market. And waste: installers order 10% over, which these numbers already include, so the table above is the check-out price, not a teaser.
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How many square feet is a 12x14 room?
A 12x14 room is 168 square feet (12 × 14 = 168). Flooring installers order about 10% extra for cuts and waste, so plan on purchasing roughly 184 sq ft of material.
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 $101–$252 for a 12x14 room, depending on what's coming out and local disposal fees.