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Installation Materials

From prep to finish, our selection of professional-grade installation materials ensures your flooring project is done right the first time. We’ve got you covered with adhesives, underlayments, leveling compounds, moisture barriers, tools, and more. Shop trusted brands and proven products—all in one place—so you can install with confidence and get the results you’re after.

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  • Taylor Ridgeline Unlimited Moisture Vapor Barrier, Elastomeric Adhesive - 4 Gal in 4 Gallon Pale

    Taylor Ridgeline Unlimited Moisture Vapor Barrier, Elastomeric Adhesive - 4 Gal - 4 Gallon Pale

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    $18999
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Advantage - Sea Cloud in T-Molding Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Advantage - Sea Cloud — T-Molding
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Advantage - Sea Cloud - T-Molding

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    $10119 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Influence - American Grey Oak in Overlap Stair Nose Vinyl Moldings - Influence - American Grey Oak — Overlap Stair Nose
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 94"

    Vinyl Moldings - Influence - American Grey Oak - Overlap Stair Nose

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    $5839 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Vigorous - Wiltshire in 3-in-1: Reducer, T-Molding, End Cap Vinyl Moldings - Vigorous - Wiltshire — 3-in-1: Reducer, T-Molding, End Cap
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 94"
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    Vinyl Moldings - Vigorous - Wiltshire - 3-in-1: Reducer, T-Molding, End Cap

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    $4399 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Acacia - Exotic Walnut in T-Molding Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Acacia - Exotic Walnut — T-Molding
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 48"
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    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Acacia - Exotic Walnut - T-Molding

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    $6749 / piece
  • Laminate Moldings - Victoria - Otter in Overlap Reducer Laminate Moldings - Victoria - Otter — Overlap Reducer
    Width: W: 1.88″
    Length: L: 94"

    Laminate Moldings - Victoria - Otter - Overlap Reducer

    15275920

    $6499 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Affluent - Stone in VersaCap Square Vinyl Moldings - Affluent - Stone — VersaCap Square
    Width: W: 4.0″
    Length: L: 60"

    Vinyl Moldings - Affluent - Stone - VersaCap Square

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    $6999 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Oak Superior - 4mm Mist in T-Molding Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Oak Superior - 4mm Mist — T-Molding
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Oak Superior - 4mm Mist - T-Molding

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    $10119 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Advantage - Sea Cloud in Flush Reducer Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Advantage - Sea Cloud — Flush Reducer
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Advantage - Sea Cloud - Flush Reducer

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    $10119 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Influence - American Grey Oak in 3-in-1: Reducer, T-Molding, End Cap Vinyl Moldings - Influence - American Grey Oak — 3-in-1: Reducer, T-Molding, End Cap
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 94"

    Vinyl Moldings - Influence - American Grey Oak - 3-in-1: Reducer, T-Molding, End Cap

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    $4399 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Vigorous - Wiltshire in Overlap Stair Nose Vinyl Moldings - Vigorous - Wiltshire — Overlap Stair Nose
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 94"
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    Vinyl Moldings - Vigorous - Wiltshire - Overlap Stair Nose

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    $5839 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Acacia - Exotic Walnut in Flush Stair Nose Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Acacia - Exotic Walnut — Flush Stair Nose
    Width: W: 3.0″
    Length: L: 48"
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    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Acacia - Exotic Walnut - Flush Stair Nose

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    $9549 / piece
  • Laminate Moldings - Victoria - Otter in T Molding Laminate Moldings - Victoria - Otter — T Molding
    Width: W: 1.75″
    Length: L: 94"

    Laminate Moldings - Victoria - Otter - T Molding

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    $5999 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Affluent - Stone in PVC 3-in-1 Transition Vinyl Moldings - Affluent - Stone — PVC 3-in-1 Transition
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 94"

    Vinyl Moldings - Affluent - Stone - PVC 3-in-1 Transition

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    $5999 / piece
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  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Oak Superior - 4mm Mist in Flush Reducer Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Oak Superior - 4mm Mist — Flush Reducer
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Oak Superior - 4mm Mist - Flush Reducer

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    $10119 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Advantage - Sea Cloud in Square Stair Nose Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Advantage - Sea Cloud — Square Stair Nose
    Width: W: 3.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Advantage - Sea Cloud - Square Stair Nose

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    $14329 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Acacia - Exotic Walnut in Overlap Reducer Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Acacia - Exotic Walnut — Overlap Reducer
    Width: W: 2.25″
    Length: L: 48"
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    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Acacia - Exotic Walnut - Overlap Reducer

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    $6749 / piece
  • Laminate Moldings - Victoria - Otter in Flush Stair Nose Laminate Moldings - Victoria - Otter — Flush Stair Nose
    Width: W: 2.81″
    Length: L: 94"

    Laminate Moldings - Victoria - Otter - Flush Stair Nose

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    $8599 / piece
    Retail Price: $8603 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Affluent - Stone in PVC End Cap Vinyl Moldings - Affluent - Stone — PVC End Cap
    Width: W: 1.38″
    Length: L: 94"

    Vinyl Moldings - Affluent - Stone - PVC End Cap

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    $5999 / piece
    Retail Price: / piece
    14% OFF
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Oak Superior - 4mm Mist in Flush Stair Nose Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Oak Superior - 4mm Mist — Flush Stair Nose
    Width: W: 3.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Oak Superior - 4mm Mist - Flush Stair Nose

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    $14329 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Advantage - Sea Cloud in Quarter Round Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Advantage - Sea Cloud — Quarter Round
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 94"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Advantage - Sea Cloud - Quarter Round

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    $4499 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Acacia - Exotic Walnut in Overlap Stair Nose Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Acacia - Exotic Walnut — Overlap Stair Nose
    Width: W: 3.0″
    Length: L: 48"
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    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Acacia - Exotic Walnut - Overlap Stair Nose

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    $9549 / piece
  • Laminate Moldings - Victoria - Otter in Overlap Stair Nose Laminate Moldings - Victoria - Otter — Overlap Stair Nose
    Width: W: 2.81″
    Length: L: 94"

    Laminate Moldings - Victoria - Otter - Overlap Stair Nose

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    $8599 / piece
    Retail Price: $8603 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Affluent - Stone in Moisture Proof Quarter Round Vinyl Moldings - Affluent - Stone — Moisture Proof Quarter Round
    Width: W: 0.75″
    Length: L: 94"

    Vinyl Moldings - Affluent - Stone - Moisture Proof Quarter Round

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    $1599 / piece

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Frequently Asked Questions

What installation materials do I need for a flooring project?
The materials required depend on the flooring type and installation method. Most floating floor installations require underlayment, spacers, and transition strips. Glue-down installations require the appropriate adhesive and a correctly notched trowel. Tile installations require thinset mortar, tile spacers, grout, and grout sealer. Hardwood nail-down installations require flooring cleats or staples. Regardless of format, most projects also need floor moldings to cover expansion gaps at walls and transitions between different flooring surfaces. Buying the right installation materials upfront prevents delays mid-project.
What is the difference between thinset and mastic adhesive for tile?
Thinset is a cement-based mortar mixed with water or a latex additive. It is suitable for most tile installations including floors, showers, and exterior applications, and is the correct choice for large-format tile, natural stone, and any wet area. Mastic is a premixed organic adhesive that is easier to work with but is not waterproof and is not suitable for wet areas, large tiles, or floors. For most floor tile installations, thinset is the correct product. Using mastic on a floor or in a wet area is a common mistake that leads to tile failure over time.
Do I always need underlayment?
Not always, but in most cases yes. Underlayment cushions the floor, reduces sound, provides a moisture barrier over concrete, and helps the floor feel more comfortable underfoot. Many LVP and laminate products come with underlayment pre-attached to the plank -- if yours does not, adding a compatible underlayment is strongly recommended. For tile installations, an uncoupling membrane or backer board is used instead of foam underlayment. Always check the product manufacturer requirements before purchasing underlayment, as using the wrong type or thickness can void the warranty.
How do I choose the right transition strip?
The right transition strip depends on the height difference and relationship between the two surfaces it connects. A T-molding connects two floors of equal height in a doorway. A reducer transitions from a higher floor down to a lower one. An end cap finishes a floor edge where it meets a vertical surface or stops at a threshold. A stair nosing finishes the exposed edge of a step. Matching the transition to the specific situation keeps the installation looking clean and protects exposed floor edges from damage and moisture.
How much adhesive do I need for my project?
Adhesive coverage rates are listed on the product label in square feet per gallon. Calculate your total square footage and divide by the coverage rate to determine the quantity needed. Always purchase slightly more than your calculation -- coverage rates assume ideal conditions and a consistent application technique. Factors like subfloor porosity, trowel wear, and application consistency can reduce real-world coverage. Running out of adhesive mid-project and needing to continue with a different lot can affect bond consistency across the floor.
What is an uncoupling membrane and when do I need it?
An uncoupling membrane is a thin, structured polyethylene mat installed between the subfloor and tile. It decouples the tile from the subfloor, meaning the two layers can move independently and stress from subfloor movement is not transferred up into the tile and grout. This prevents cracking in the tile and grout joints over time, particularly over wood subfloors that flex and expand. Uncoupling membranes also provide a moisture management layer over concrete. They are strongly recommended for tile installations over plywood subfloors and in any situation where subfloor movement is a concern.

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