How Much Does It Cost to Carpet a 14x16 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
For a 14×16 space (224 sq ft), expect a total installed price between $643 and $5,381 for carpet. A solid mid-range product with professional installation typically totals about $1,510.
Cost by carpet product tier for a 14x16 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyester Cut-Pile Carpet | $1.69/sf | $643–$1,254 | $887 |
| Berber Loop-Pile Carpet | $3.29/sf | $915–$1,932 | $1,337 |
| Frieze / Twist Carpet | $3.79/sf | $1,038–$2,055 | $1,460 |
| Nylon Cut-Pile Carpet | $3.99/sf | $1,087–$2,178 | $1,510 |
| Triexta Pet-Friendly Carpet | $4.49/sf | $1,210–$2,301 | $1,633 |
| Pet-Proof Performance Carpet | $6.49/sf | $1,630–$2,979 | $2,182 |
| Wool Carpet — Luxury | $9.99/sf | $2,050–$5,381 | $3,100 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation. Carpet rows include a standard rebond pad at $0.60/sf.
Budgeting this room honestly
Start from the tier that matches the room's job — traffic and moisture, not looks, should pick it. In a 224 sq ft room every $1/sf of material tier is a ~$246 decision, while installation labor stays fairly fixed at about $392 nationally (states run 0.80x–1.25x). The 10% waste factor is already baked into everything on this page.
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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 $134–$336 for a 14x16 room, depending on what's coming out and local disposal fees.
How many square feet is a 14x16 room?
A 14x16 room is 224 square feet (14 × 16 = 224). Flooring installers order about 10% extra for cuts and waste, so plan on purchasing roughly 246 sq ft of material.