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Nylon Carpet Cost 2024
How Much Does Nylon Carpet Cost?
Nylon Carpet cost varies depending on what part of the country you live in... How difficult your project is... and the Style and Quality you select. Overall if you want to buy a good quality Nylon carpet that can last for 15 years or more, then expect to pay $40 to $55 per square yard for the carpet only ($4.44 - 6.25 per square foot). Padding and installation will be extra.
Every job is different and installation costs will increase if you have stairs and custom upholstery work to be done. Padding costs will be determined by the type and style of carpe you select. For example, some Berber styles require a more dense but less thick padding. You should expect to add at least $10 per square yard for pad and install ($1.20 per share foot).
Carpets made from other fibers typically cost less than Nylon, but are not as durable and therefore do not last as long. If you have heavy foot traffic, Nylon would be the best choice, in my opinion.
Nylon
is a synthetic fiber that outperforms all other fibers. It is the most durable
fiber and wears exceptionally well. Nylon is very resilient,
resists abrasion, resists stains and is easy to clean. Carpets
made of nylon cost a bit more than other fibers but retains its like-new appearance longer than
any other fiber. Learn
more about the Nylon Fiber.
Most
homeowners experience some degree of "sticker shock" when they
discover how much new carpet costs. Carpet and padding prices have been
on the rise due to inflation, transportation cost and supply
chain issues. You might need to save up
more money before you purchase new carpet or perhaps you might consider
completing your new carpet project in two or more stages. However, you
shouldn't settle for a lower-grade of carpet that cannot handle your
level of foot traffic!
Cost vs. Longevity?
If you don't plan on being in your home forever you might not want to spend a fortune buying the highest quality carpet right now. Most folks plan on having their carpet last for about 7 to 12 years. After that, they plan on moving or changing the carpet for something different. If you have active children or teens or have pets that have frequent accidents then this must be taken into consideration. You just need to find that happy medium where your cost verses durability and longevity makes sense to you.
Kids and Pets Can Ruin Any Carpet!
When our four children were little, they spilled everything on the family room carpet and it was very difficult to manage. Parents can't be expected to clean up spills right when they happen! To combat this common parenting problem, I replaced our family room carpet every other year. I selected an inexpensive apartment-grade carpet to keep the costs down and installed a good-quality 1/2", 6-pound Rebond Padding. This saved us money because I didn't have to replace the pad every time I replaced the carpet and we didn't have to worry about the kids or pets ruining an expensive carpet.
In the master bedroom
we installed a better grade of carpet because we didn't allow
the kids or pets to be in our bedroom unsupervised or while carrying food or
drinks (No Sippy Cups!) A
great place to buy inexpensive carpet is at a local carpet warehouse that has
rolls of carpet in-stock and displayed on the showroom floor. You
can also opt to buy carpet remnants from
a local carpet store. These
room sized rugs are sold at a fraction of their original price and are ready to
load up and take home today. Learn
How To Choose Carpet Remnants
Wisely!
Best Carpet Fiber For Kids Bedrooms?
Polyester is cheaper than Nylon. Kids bedrooms do well with a low-cost Polyester (or P.E.T. Polyester) carpet. There are many styles and colors to choose from. The Polyester fiber is super soft and is naturally stain resistant. Most common food stains clean up easily. It is also prone to matting and crushing of the pile, so selecting a style with a pile-height of 3/4" or less will help prevent that. A thinner padding works great for kids rooms, like a 3/8" thickness, 6-pound density Rebond type pad. This keeps the cost down and it will help the carpet tolerate more wear and tear.
Best Carpet Styles and Colors For Kids Bedrooms?
Earth-toned, multi-colored plush or textured-plush style is most commonly used in kids bedrooms. It hides dirt, vacuums easily and is easy to spot clean. Avoid lighter colors and single color carpets. A darker color or a multi-colored carpet will yield the best results and help hide dirt. The key to having your carpet last as long as possible is to choose the right grade for your specific application and level of foot traffic. Then to care and maintain it according to the Carpet Manufacturer's Warranty guidelines.
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Nylon Carpet vs. Longevity
In a perfect world, the more you spend on new carpet, the higher the grade of carpet you will get and the more durable it will be. This is not always the case. Many homeowners want a carpet that is super soft. Carpet manufacturers have answered that request with a line of softer nylon styles. These cost more but are not as durable or resilient as the standard nylon carpet styles. But one thing is for sure... If you spend too-little on new carpet, the quality you end up with will be too low and your new carpet will wear out faster than you expect.
There are two types of Nylon fiber, one is referred to as Type 6 made by Anso®, and the other is Type 6,6 made by Antron®. Nylon 6,6 is what is also known as Stainmaster, although it is not the only way to obtain it. Personally I prefer Antron's Nylon 6,6 and think it is a better fiber, but how much better? Not so much that I would pay a lot more to get it, however if all specifications and price were about equal then I would certainly opt for Nylon 6,6
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2024 Nylon Carpet Price Chart
The Carpet prices shown below do not reflect padding or installation costs. This Chart shows the approximate cost for Nylon Carpet based upon these two factors:
1. The Level of Foot-Traffic You Have in Your Home
2. How Long You Expect Your New Carpet to Last
Take my Carpet Foot-Traffic Test to learn your level of Foot Traffic. Match up your foot traffic with desired number of years to get a basic estimate about how much new carpet will cost.
Print, download or View 2024-Carpet-Cost-Chart.pdf
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Medium-Quality Residential Carpet
Typical Carpet Cost: Range from $25 to $40+ per yard
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Carpet Face Weight: 32 to 45 ounce
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Carpet Fiber: 100% Nylon, Nylon BCF, Tigressa Nylon, Bliss Nylon, Nylon 6.6
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Common Styles: Plush, textured plush, sculptured, Berber, Cut Pile, Saxony
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Typical Lifespan: 7 to 12 years
Padding
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Cost: Ranges from $4.50 - $6.50 per square yard.
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Pad Type: Rebond, synthetic fiber, wool, rubber Types of Padding
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Pad Thickness: 3/8", 7/16", 1/2".
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Pad Density: 6 - 8 pound density
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Typical Lifespan: 10 to 15 years
Learn more: Carpet Styles and Selection
High-Quality Residential Carpet
Typical Carpet Cost: Range from $35 to $55+ per yard
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Carpet Face Weight: 45 to 65 ounce
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Carpet Fibers: 100% Nylon, Nylon BCF, Tigressa Nylon, Bliss Nylon, Nylon 6.6
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Common Styles: Plush, Textured Plush, Sculptured, Frieze, Cut Pile, Saxony, Cut & Loop, Berber
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Typical Lifespan: 15 to 20 years
Padding
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Cost: Ranges from $5.50 - $8.50 per square yard. (.60 to .95 sf)
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Pad Type: Rebond, synthetic fiber, rubber, wool, felt Types of Padding
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Pad Thickness: 3/8", 7/16", 1/2"
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Pad Density: 8 to 10-pound density
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Typical Lifespan: 15 to 20 years
Learn more:
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How To Save On Carpet Remnants
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What is LVP? Luxury Vinyl Tile
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Here's a few popular Nylon Carpet Styles to consider.
