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How Much Does Carpet Cost for a Bathroom?

Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model

$143 – $1,201
Typical bathroom: ~7x7 ≈ 50 sq ft · typical project ≈ $337

For an average bathroom (~7x7), budget $143–$1,201 for professionally installed carpet. Most homeowners choosing a mid-tier product spend about $337.

Honest take: most pros advise against carpet in a full bathroom — standing water is its weakness. If you want this look in a bath, wood-look porcelain or waterproof LVP delivers it without the risk. The numbers below are for readers who are set on it anyway (powder rooms are a safer bet than full baths).

Bathroom cost by product tier

Product tierMaterialInstalled rangeTypical total
Polyester Cut-Pile Carpet$1.69/sf$143–$280$198
Berber Loop-Pile Carpet$3.29/sf$204–$431$298
Frieze / Twist Carpet$3.79/sf$232–$459$326
Nylon Cut-Pile Carpet$3.99/sf$243–$486$337
Triexta Pet-Friendly Carpet$4.49/sf$270–$514$364
Pet-Proof Performance Carpet$6.49/sf$364–$665$487
Wool Carpet — Luxury$9.99/sf$458–$1,201$692

Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation. Carpet rows include a standard rebond pad at $0.60/sf.

Choosing carpet for a bathroom

Full-wet room. Waterproof is non-negotiable.

Measure your actual room — bathrooms vary a lot — and remember installers add 10% for waste. If your bathroom is bigger or smaller than 50 sq ft, the per-square-foot rates above scale linearly.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is an average bathroom?

A typical bathroom in a US home measures around ~7x7 — about 50 square feet. Yours may differ, so measure wall to wall and multiply length by width.

What's the best carpet tier for a bathroom?

Full-wet room. Waterproof is non-negotiable.

What does labor cost for a bathroom?

Professional carpet installation for a 50 sq ft bathroom runs roughly $88 at national-average rates, adjusted by state.