How Much Does It Cost to Carpet a 8x14 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
At 8 feet by 14 feet, you're covering 112 square feet. Across the 7 carpet product tiers in Floormath's pricing model, a professionally installed job in this room costs $321–$2,691. The typical mid-range project comes in around $755.
Cost by carpet product tier for a 8x14 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyester Cut-Pile Carpet | $1.69/sf | $321–$627 | $443 |
| Berber Loop-Pile Carpet | $3.29/sf | $457–$966 | $669 |
| Frieze / Twist Carpet | $3.79/sf | $519–$1,027 | $730 |
| Nylon Cut-Pile Carpet | $3.99/sf | $544–$1,089 | $755 |
| Triexta Pet-Friendly Carpet | $4.49/sf | $605–$1,151 | $816 |
| Pet-Proof Performance Carpet | $6.49/sf | $815–$1,489 | $1,091 |
| Wool Carpet — Luxury | $9.99/sf | $1,025–$2,691 | $1,550 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation. Carpet rows include a standard rebond pad at $0.60/sf.
Where the money goes at 112 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 $196 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 long does a 112 sq ft carpet install take?
A professional crew typically completes a single 112 sq ft room in half a day, plus removal time if old flooring is coming out.
Will my state change these 8x14 room prices?
Materials barely move by state, but labor does — Floormath adjusts installation from 0.80x in the cheapest markets to 1.25x in the priciest. On this room that swings the labor line by up to ±$49.
What's the cheapest way to floor a 8x14 room with carpet?
The budget tier (Polyester Cut-Pile Carpet) installed professionally starts around $321. Installing it yourself removes the labor line entirely and can cut the total by 30–45%.