How Much Does It Cost to Carpet a 22x22 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
A 22×22 room measures 484 square feet. Using Floormath's current pricing model — 7 real carpet product tiers plus professional labor — installing carpet in a room this size runs $1,389 to $11,628, and most homeowners land near $3,262.
Cost by carpet product tier for a 22x22 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyester Cut-Pile Carpet | $1.69/sf | $1,389–$2,710 | $1,916 |
| Berber Loop-Pile Carpet | $3.29/sf | $1,977–$4,174 | $2,889 |
| Frieze / Twist Carpet | $3.79/sf | $2,243–$4,440 | $3,155 |
| Nylon Cut-Pile Carpet | $3.99/sf | $2,349–$4,706 | $3,262 |
| Triexta Pet-Friendly Carpet | $4.49/sf | $2,616–$4,973 | $3,528 |
| Pet-Proof Performance Carpet | $6.49/sf | $3,523–$6,437 | $4,714 |
| Wool Carpet — Luxury | $9.99/sf | $4,431–$11,628 | $6,698 |
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 484 sq ft room every $1/sf of material tier is a ~$532 decision, while installation labor stays fairly fixed at about $847 nationally (states run 0.80x–1.25x). The 10% waste factor is already baked into everything on this page.
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How many square feet is a 22x22 room?
A 22x22 room is 484 square feet (22 × 22 = 484). Flooring installers order about 10% extra for cuts and waste, so plan on purchasing roughly 532 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 $290–$726 for a 22x22 room, depending on what's coming out and local disposal fees.