1,100 Sq Ft Carpet Flooring Cost

๐Ÿงถ 1,100 square feet of carpet flooring costs $3,300โ€“$12,100 installed in 2026. See the per-square-foot average, materials, labor, waste, and removal breakdown.

Carpet flooring in a real home

Total Installed Cost

$3,300 โ€“ $12,100

Average: $7,700 ($7/sqft)

For 1,100 sq ft โ€” about your space

Key Takeaways

Average Cost

$7,700

Cost Range

$3,300 โ€“ $12,100

Per Sq Ft

$7/sqft

Waste Factor

10% (110 sqft extra)

Carpet Cost Breakdown for 1,100 Sq Ft

Materials

$2โ€“$8/sqft ร— 1,210 sq ft (with 10% waste)

$2,200 โ€“ $8,800

Labor / Installation

$1.5/sqft ร— 1,100 sq ft

$1,650

Waste Factor

10% extra material = 110 additional sq ft

+110 sq ft

Total Project Cost

$3,300 โ€“ $12,100

About Carpet

Wall-to-wall carpet in various fibers and styles. Soft and warm.

โœ… Pros

  • โ€ข Soft & warm
  • โ€ข Sound absorption
  • โ€ข Affordable
  • โ€ข Comfortable for kids

โš ๏ธ Cons

  • โ€ข Stains easily
  • โ€ข Harbors allergens
  • โ€ข Shorter lifespan
  • โ€ข Not waterproof

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All Flooring Costs for 1,100 Sq Ft

Compare every flooring type for the same square footage:

Flooring TypeCost/Sq FtTotal LowTotal HighAverage
๐Ÿงถ Carpet โ—$3โ€“$11$3,300$12,100$7,700
โœจ Epoxy Coating$3โ€“$12$3,300$13,200$8,250
๐Ÿ“ Laminate$4โ€“$12$4,400$13,200$8,800
๐Ÿ”ท Vinyl Plank (LVP/LVT)$4โ€“$13$4,400$14,300$9,350
๐Ÿชต Cork$6โ€“$13$6,600$14,300$10,450
โฌœ Ceramic Tile$5โ€“$16$5,500$17,600$11,550
๐ŸŽ‹ Bamboo$7โ€“$16$7,700$17,600$12,650
๐ŸŒฒ Engineered Hardwood$7โ€“$19$7,700$20,900$14,300
๐Ÿ”ฒ Porcelain Tile$7โ€“$25$7,700$27,500$17,600
๐Ÿชต Hardwood$10โ€“$30$11,000$33,000$22,000
๐Ÿชจ Natural Stone$11โ€“$45$12,100$49,500$30,800

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does 1,100 sq ft of carpet cost?

1,100 square feet of carpet flooring costs between $3,300 and $12,100 installed, with a national average of $7,700 ($7/sqft including material and labor). This covers your space.

What is the cost per square foot for carpet?

The average installed cost of carpet is $7 per square foot, ranging from $3 to $11 per square foot. Material alone costs $2โ€“$8/sqft, with labor at approximately $1.5/sqft.

How much extra material should I buy for 1,100 sq ft?

For 1,100 square feet, purchase approximately 1,210 square feet of carpet material. This includes a 10% waste factor for cuts and mistakes (110 sq ft extra).

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Top 3 Carpet Products

Best-Selling Carpet โ€” Budget, Mid-Range & Premium

The three products flooring pros recommend most, from budget-friendly to premium. Prices are material-only โ€” installation is extra.

Budget Pick

TrafficMaster

Allure Polyester Carpet

$2.50/sqft material

Cheapest wall-to-wall carpet worth buying. Stain-resistant, soft underfoot, wide color range. Won't last 20 years but fine for 5-10 in moderate traffic.

Best for:Bedrooms & low traffic
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Best Seller

Shaw

CAESAR II Nylon

$4.50/sqft material

Shaw is America's #1 carpet brand. R2X stain and soil protection penetrates the fiber core. Nylon = more durable than polyester. 20+ year lifespan in normal use.

Best for:Family rooms & hallways
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Premium Pick

Mohawk

SmartStrand Silk

$6.99/sqft material

Softest carpet ever made (7000 denier fibers). SmartStrand = lifetime stain resistance built into the fiber, not sprayed on. Pet-proof warranty. 3x more durable than standard nylon.

Best for:Luxury & pet owners
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Pricing data from HomeGuide, Homewyse, HomeAdvisor, Angi, and FlooringClarity (2026 national averages). Actual costs vary by region, material grade, and project complexity.