1.
Apartment Grade Carpet
Average
Longevity:
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Low
traffic
5 years
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Medium
traffic
4 years
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Heavy
traffic
` 3 years
Average
Cost per square yard installed $12.00 to 15.00
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Carpet
Cost $7.00 to 10.00 per sq. yd.
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Specifications
- 24 to 28 ounce face-weight, 100% Nylon fiber.
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Fiber:
Staple or Continuous Filament
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Pad
Cost $1.75 to 2.50 per sq. yd.
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Pad
Specs - 3/8" to 7/16" rebond pad, 3 to 6 pound density.
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Installation
Cost $2.50 to 3.00 per sq. yd.
There is no
manufacturer's warranty for any carpet installed on rental property. Shaw
makes apartment-grade textured plush style carpets. Berber styles are not
recommended for rental properties.
2.
Builder Grade Carpet
Average
Longevity
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Low
traffic
8 years
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Medium
traffic
6 years
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Heavy
traffic
4 years
Average
Cost for Carpet, Pad & Installation - $14 to $22 per square
yard
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Carpet
Cost $10.00 to 15.00 per sq. yd.
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Specifications
- 28 to 35 ounce face-weight, 100% nylon fiber.
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Fiber:
Staple or Continuous Filament
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Pad
Cost $2.00 to 3.00 per sq. yd.
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Pad
Specs - 3/8" to 7/16" rebond pad, 4 to 6 pound density.
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Installation
Cost $2.75 to 3.25 per sq. yd.
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.
Upgraded Residential Carpet
Average
Longevity
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Low
traffic
12-years
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Medium
traffic
9 years
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Heavy
traffic
7 years
Average
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Carpet
Cost $15.00 to 20.00 per sq. yd.
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Specifications
- 30 to 40 ounce face-weight, 100% Nylon BCF fiber.
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Fiber:
Continuous filament
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Minimum
Carpet Density 1800
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Minimum
Tuft Twist 4.5
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Pad
Cost $3.50 to 4.50 per sq. yd.
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Pad
Specs - 3/8" to 7/16" rebond pad, 6 to 8 pound density.
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Installation
Cost $3.75 to 6.25 per sq. yd.
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 Carpet
Average
Longevity
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Low
traffic
20 years
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Medium
traffic
15 years
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Heavy
traffic
12 years
Total
Cost for Carpet, Pad & Installation - $28 to $55 per yard.
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Carpet
Cost $15.00 to 20.00 per sq. yd.
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Specifications
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Fiber:
Continuous Filament
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Minimum
Carpet Density 2500
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Minimum
Tuft Twist 5.0
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Pad
Cost $3.50 to 4.50 per sq. yd.
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Pad
Specs - 3/8" to 7/16" rebond pad, 6 to 8 pound density.
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Installation
Cost $3.75 to 6.25 per sq. yd.
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, Karastan, and Royalty. Non branded carpets are Shaw, Mohawk and
Beaulieu. 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 carpets. 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?
This can be a simple "rough"
measure you can do yourself or an accurate measure done by a professional. Learn how to measure
for carpet yourself.
