How Much Does It Cost to Carpet a 8x22 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
At 8 feet by 22 feet, you're covering 176 square feet. Across the 7 carpet product tiers in Floormath's pricing model, a professionally installed job in this room costs $505–$4,228. The typical mid-range project comes in around $1,186.
Cost by carpet product tier for a 8x22 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyester Cut-Pile Carpet | $1.69/sf | $505–$985 | $697 |
| Berber Loop-Pile Carpet | $3.29/sf | $719–$1,518 | $1,051 |
| Frieze / Twist Carpet | $3.79/sf | $816–$1,615 | $1,147 |
| Nylon Cut-Pile Carpet | $3.99/sf | $854–$1,711 | $1,186 |
| Triexta Pet-Friendly Carpet | $4.49/sf | $951–$1,808 | $1,283 |
| Pet-Proof Performance Carpet | $6.49/sf | $1,281–$2,341 | $1,714 |
| Wool Carpet — Luxury | $9.99/sf | $1,611–$4,228 | $2,436 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation. Carpet rows include a standard rebond pad at $0.60/sf.
Reading the table for a 8x22 space
Notice how the installed range widens as tiers climb: material choice, not labor, is what separates a $505 job from a $4,228 one on the same 176 sq ft floor plan. Labor for mid-range carpet lands near $308 nationally, plus or minus your state's rate. All rows include the 10% cut-waste pros actually order.
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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 $106–$264 for a 8x22 room, depending on what's coming out and local disposal fees.
How many square feet is a 8x22 room?
A 8x22 room is 176 square feet (8 × 22 = 176). Flooring installers order about 10% extra for cuts and waste, so plan on purchasing roughly 193 sq ft of material.