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Nylon Carpet Cost & Lifespan

 

Lets take a look at the cost of typical residential NYLON CARPET and how long a nylon carpet might last depending on what grade or quality level you choose and your level of foot-traffic. Take My Free Carpet Foot-Traffic Test to see what grade of carpet you need to buy for your home based on your unique level of foot traffic.

 

1. Apartment Grade Nylon Carpet 

Carpet Specifications Explained

 

Average Life Span:

  • Low traffic                  5 years

  • Medium traffic            4 years

  • Heavy traffic               3 years

 

Average Cost per square yard installed $30.00

  • Carpet Cost: $15.00 to 21.00 per s

  • Specifications: 24 to 28 ounce face-weight, 100% Nylon fiber. 

  • Fiber: Staple or Continuous Filament

  • Pad Cost: $3.49 to 4.95 per sy

  • Pad Specs: 3/8" to 7/16" Rebond pad, 3 to 6 pound density.

  • Installation Cost: $4.50 to 6.50 per s

There is no manufacturer's warranty for carpet installed on rental property. Shaw and Mohawk make apartment-grade textured plush-style carpets. Looped Berber styles are not recommended for rental properties.

 

 

2. Builder Upgrade Nylon Carpet

 

Average Longevity 

Carpet Specifications Explained

  • Low traffic                   6 years

  • Medium traffic             5 years

  • Heavy traffic                4 years

 

Average Cost for Carpet, Pad & Installation - $40.00 

  • Carpet Cost $21.00 to 30.00 per sy 

  • Specifications - 28 to 35 ounce face-weight, 100% nylon fiber. 

  • Fiber: Staple or Continuous Filament

  • Pad Cost $5.00 to 6.50 per sy

  • Pad Specs - 3/8" to 7/16" Rebond pad, 4 to 6 pound density.

  • Installation Cost $5.50 to 7.50 per sy 

Many home builders require homebuyers to select carpet upgrades from the builders predetermined sources. The builder may receive a monetary kickback from any upgrades selected.

 

 

3. Medium Grade Residential Nylon Carpet  

Carpet Specifications Explained

          

Average Longevity

  • Low traffic                 12 years

  • Medium traffic             9 years

  • Heavy traffic                7 years

 

Average Cost for Carpet, Pad & Installation - $60 per yard

  • Carpet Cost $35.00 to $55.00 per s

  • Specifications - 35 to 45 ounce face-weight, 100% Nylon BCF fiber. 

  • Fiber: Continuous filament

  • Minimum Carpet Density: 2000

  • Minimum Tuft Twist: 4.5

  • Pad Cost: $5.50 to 8.50 per sy

  • Pad Specs:  3/8" to 7/16" thickness, Rebond pad, 6 to 10 pound density.

  • Total Installation Cost $6.00 to $9.00 per sy

 

Check installer qualifications and references, make sure a power stretcher is used. Select from Berber, Plush, Saxony, Textured Plush, frieze, or Sculptured styles. There is no carpet warranty for any carpet installed on stairs.

 

 

4. High Quality Residential Nylon Carpet  

Carpet Specifications Explained

  

Average Longevity

  • Low traffic                  20 years

  • Medium traffic             15 years

  • Heavy traffic                12 years

 

Average Cost for Carpet, Pad & Installation - $70-80 per yard.

  • Carpet Cost $50.00 to 68.00 per s

  • Specifications - 40 to 65 ounce face-weight, 100% Nylon BCF fiber. 

  • Fiber: Continuous Filament

  • Minimum Carpet Density: 2500

  • Minimum Tuft Twist: 5.5

  • Pad Cost $6.00 to 8.95 per sq. yd.

  • Pad Specs - 3/8" to 7/16" Rebond pad, 8 -10 pound density.

  • Berber requires special low-profile, high-density padding.

  • Total Installation Cost $7.00 to $10 per sq. yd. 

(Extra Labor and Padding Charges are Common for Berber Styles

 

 

Berber, Frieze and Cut & Loop Styles wear exceptionally well. You must use a well-qualified installer for this grade of carpet. Popular carpet brands are Stainmaster, Dream weaver and. Non-branded carpets are Shaw and Mohawk. There is no carpet warranty for any carpet installed on stairs. 

 

 

Visit my Carpet Care Guide to learn how to make your carpet last years longer.

 

Note: Many factors contribute to the longevity of carpet. This is a basic estimate of carpet longevity and cost. it assumes you follow the manufacturers maintenance and care guidelines. The more foot-traffic you have in your home, the faster your carpet will wear out. The purpose of the information on this web page is to help you choose a suitable carpet to meet your needs, goals, budget and lifestyle. Having pets in the home was not factored into the estimates of this guide.

 

 

How Much Carpet Do You Need to Buy?

 

Don't overpay for materials and labor! Here's how you can get a simple "rough" measure of your rooms that you can do by yourself. How to Measure for Carpet in 4 Simple Steps

 

You can have a carpet installer provide you with accurate measurements to verify any bids you might be concerned about. Carpet Measuring Scams

 

 

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