How Much Does It Cost to Carpet a 22x24 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
A 22×24 room measures 528 square feet. Using Floormath's current pricing model — 7 real carpet product tiers plus professional labor — installing carpet in a room this size runs $1,515 to $12,685, and most homeowners land near $3,558.
Cost by carpet product tier for a 22x24 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyester Cut-Pile Carpet | $1.69/sf | $1,515–$2,956 | $2,090 |
| Berber Loop-Pile Carpet | $3.29/sf | $2,156–$4,553 | $3,152 |
| Frieze / Twist Carpet | $3.79/sf | $2,447–$4,844 | $3,442 |
| Nylon Cut-Pile Carpet | $3.99/sf | $2,563–$5,134 | $3,558 |
| Triexta Pet-Friendly Carpet | $4.49/sf | $2,853–$5,425 | $3,849 |
| Pet-Proof Performance Carpet | $6.49/sf | $3,843–$7,022 | $5,142 |
| Wool Carpet — Luxury | $9.99/sf | $4,833–$12,685 | $7,307 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation. Carpet rows include a standard rebond pad at $0.60/sf.
Where the money goes at 528 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 $924 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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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 $317–$792 for a 22x24 room, depending on what's coming out and local disposal fees.
How many square feet is a 22x24 room?
A 22x24 room is 528 square feet (22 × 24 = 528). Flooring installers order about 10% extra for cuts and waste, so plan on purchasing roughly 580 sq ft of material.