How Much Does Carpet Cost for a Sunroom?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
For an average sunroom (~12x15), budget $516–$4,324 for professionally installed carpet. Most homeowners choosing a mid-tier product spend about $1,213.
Sunroom cost by product tier
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyester Cut-Pile Carpet | $1.69/sf | $516–$1,008 | $713 |
| Berber Loop-Pile Carpet | $3.29/sf | $735–$1,552 | $1,074 |
| Frieze / Twist Carpet | $3.79/sf | $834–$1,651 | $1,173 |
| Nylon Cut-Pile Carpet | $3.99/sf | $874–$1,750 | $1,213 |
| Triexta Pet-Friendly Carpet | $4.49/sf | $973–$1,849 | $1,312 |
| Pet-Proof Performance Carpet | $6.49/sf | $1,310–$2,394 | $1,753 |
| Wool Carpet — Luxury | $9.99/sf | $1,648–$4,324 | $2,491 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation. Carpet rows include a standard rebond pad at $0.60/sf.
Choosing carpet for a sunroom
UV exposure and temperature swings rule out some products — dimensional stability is the spec that matters.
Measure your actual room — sunrooms vary a lot — and remember installers add 10% for waste. If your sunroom is bigger or smaller than 180 sq ft, the per-square-foot rates above scale linearly.
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Run the free calculator →Frequently asked questions
How big is an average sunroom?
A typical sunroom in a US home measures around ~12x15 — about 180 square feet. Yours may differ, so measure wall to wall and multiply length by width.
What's the best carpet tier for a sunroom?
UV exposure and temperature swings rule out some products — dimensional stability is the spec that matters.
What does labor cost for a sunroom?
Professional carpet installation for a 180 sq ft sunroom runs roughly $315 at national-average rates, adjusted by state.