Tufting
Tufting Rug Cost Calculator
Price custom handmade tufted rugs from yarn weight, primary cloth, latex, and carving.
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Price custom handmade tufted rugs accurately. Factor in primary tufting cloth, acrylic or wool yarn, latex adhesive, secondary backing, and carving/shaving time.
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One primary calculator for this craft. The other tools below answer a narrower question.
How tufted rug pricing works
Material costs include primary tufting cloth (monks cloth or polyester), yarn weight consumed, latex or carpet adhesive, secondary backing cloth, and twill edge tape.
Labor is usually the dominant cost: designing/projecting, tufting with the gun, gluing, shearing, beveling/carving details, and backing.
Many tufters calculate both a total unit cost and an effective price per square foot (typically $40 to $100+ per sq ft depending on design complexity).
FAQ
How much does it cost to make a tufted rug?
Materials for a standard 3×3 ft (9 sq ft) rug typically cost $30 to $65 depending on yarn type (acrylic vs. wool). Labor takes 6 to 14 hours including carving and finishing.
How much should I charge for a custom tufted rug?
Custom tufted rugs generally retail for $50 to $120+ per square foot. Highly intricate carved designs with multiple color gradients command higher prices.