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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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  • Hardwood Moldings - Handscraped Tropical - Acacia in T-Molding Hardwood Moldings - Handscraped Tropical - Acacia — T-Molding
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 48"

    Hardwood Moldings - Handscraped Tropical - Acacia - T-Molding

    15000135

    $6749 / piece
  • SikaBond Construction Adhesive 29 oz SikaBond Construction Adhesive 29 oz
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    SikaBond Construction Adhesive 29 oz

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    $2295 / each
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  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Riviera - 3mm Hickory Bay in T-Molding Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Riviera - 3mm Hickory Bay — T-Molding
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Riviera - 3mm Hickory Bay - T-Molding

    15987882-tm

    $10119 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Metro Collection - Reclaimed Pine in T-Molding Vinyl Moldings - Metro Collection - Reclaimed Pine — T-Molding
    Width: W: 1.875″
    Length: L: 90"

    Vinyl Moldings - Metro Collection - Reclaimed Pine - T-Molding

    15270222-tm

    $2495 / piece
  • Pull Bar in CRAIN 560 KNUCKLE HEAD PULL BAR Pull Bar — CRAIN 560 KNUCKLE HEAD PULL BAR
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    Pull Bar - CRAIN 560 KNUCKLE HEAD PULL BAR

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    $2472 / each
  • Hardwood Moldings - Canadian Hard Maple - Natural in T-Molding Hardwood Moldings - Canadian Hard Maple - Natural — T-Molding
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Hardwood Moldings - Canadian Hard Maple - Natural - T-Molding

    15275794

    $8425 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Dominant - Sundial in 3-in-1: Reducer, T-Molding, End Cap Vinyl Moldings - Dominant - Sundial — 3-in-1: Reducer, T-Molding, End Cap
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 94"

    Vinyl Moldings - Dominant - Sundial - 3-in-1: Reducer, T-Molding, End Cap

    15275404

    $4399 / piece
  • Hardwood Moldings - Andes - Sunset Golden Teak in T-Molding Hardwood Moldings - Andes - Sunset Golden Teak — T-Molding
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"
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    Hardwood Moldings - Andes - Sunset Golden Teak - T-Molding

    15273508

    $9949 / piece
  • Hardwood Moldings - Handscraped Tropical - Acacia in Flush Reducer Hardwood Moldings - Handscraped Tropical - Acacia — Flush Reducer
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 48"

    Hardwood Moldings - Handscraped Tropical - Acacia - Flush Reducer

    15000140

    $6749 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Riviera - 3mm Hickory Bay in Flush Stair Nose Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Riviera - 3mm Hickory Bay — Flush Stair Nose
    Width: W: 3.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Riviera - 3mm Hickory Bay - Flush Stair Nose

    15987882-fsn

    $18499 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Metro Collection - Reclaimed Pine in End Cap Vinyl Moldings - Metro Collection - Reclaimed Pine — End Cap
    Width: W: 1.375″
    Length: L: 90"

    Vinyl Moldings - Metro Collection - Reclaimed Pine - End Cap

    15270222-ec

    $2495 / piece
  • Pull Bar in FLOOR DOT 22" PULL BAR Pull Bar — FLOOR DOT 22" PULL BAR
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    Pull Bar - FLOOR DOT 22" PULL BAR

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    $3579 / each
  • Hardwood Moldings - Canadian Hard Maple - Natural in Flush Reducer Hardwood Moldings - Canadian Hard Maple - Natural — Flush Reducer
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Hardwood Moldings - Canadian Hard Maple - Natural - Flush Reducer

    15275795

    $8425 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Dominant - Sundial in Overlap Stair Nose Vinyl Moldings - Dominant - Sundial — Overlap Stair Nose
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 94"

    Vinyl Moldings - Dominant - Sundial - Overlap Stair Nose

    15275405

    $5839 / piece
  • Hardwood Moldings - Andes - Sunset Golden Teak in Flush Reducer Hardwood Moldings - Andes - Sunset Golden Teak — Flush Reducer
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"
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    Hardwood Moldings - Andes - Sunset Golden Teak - Flush Reducer

    15273509

    $9949 / piece
  • Hardwood Moldings - Handscraped Tropical - Acacia in Flush Stair Nose Hardwood Moldings - Handscraped Tropical - Acacia — Flush Stair Nose
    Width: W: 3.5″
    Length: L: 48"

    Hardwood Moldings - Handscraped Tropical - Acacia - Flush Stair Nose

    15000142

    $9549 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Riviera - 3mm Hickory Bay in Flush Reducer Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Riviera - 3mm Hickory Bay — Flush Reducer
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Riviera - 3mm Hickory Bay - Flush Reducer

    15987882-r

    $10119 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Metro Collection - Reclaimed Pine in Reducer Vinyl Moldings - Metro Collection - Reclaimed Pine — Reducer
    Width: W: 1.625″
    Length: L: 90"

    Vinyl Moldings - Metro Collection - Reclaimed Pine - Reducer

    15270222-sr

    $2495 / piece
  • Hardwood Moldings - Canadian Hard Maple - Natural in Flush Stair Nose Hardwood Moldings - Canadian Hard Maple - Natural — Flush Stair Nose
    Width: W: 3.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Hardwood Moldings - Canadian Hard Maple - Natural - Flush Stair Nose

    15275796

    $12638 / piece
  • Hardwood Moldings - Andes - Sunset Golden Teak in Flush Stair Nose Hardwood Moldings - Andes - Sunset Golden Teak — Flush Stair Nose
    Width: W: 3.0″
    Length: L: 78"
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    Hardwood Moldings - Andes - Sunset Golden Teak - Flush Stair Nose

    15273510

    $15249 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Riviera - 3mm Hickory Bay in Quarter Round Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Riviera - 3mm Hickory Bay — Quarter Round
    Width: W: 0.75″
    Length: L: 94"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Riviera - 3mm Hickory Bay - Quarter Round

    15987882-qr

    $4499
  • Vinyl Moldings - Metro Collection - Reclaimed Pine in Flush Stair Nose Vinyl Moldings - Metro Collection - Reclaimed Pine — Flush Stair Nose
    Width: W: 4.313″
    Length: L: 90"

    Vinyl Moldings - Metro Collection - Reclaimed Pine - Flush Stair Nose

    15270222-fsn

    $5569 / 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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