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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.
  • Molding tmolding 87c3b4e8 349a 4c96 9fd4 72509e0e8cf7 Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Artisan Brushed Oak - Snow Mist — T-Molding
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Artisan Brushed Oak - Snow Mist - T-Molding

    15273362

    $10119 / piece
  • Molding tmolding a9645720 3c88 465a be20 692fe58034be Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Cherry — T-Molding
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 90"
    (4)

    Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Cherry - T-Molding

    15270507

    $3429 / piece
  • Molding tmolding a9645720 3c88 465a be20 692fe58034be Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Westport - Snow Cloud — T-Molding
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Westport - Snow Cloud - T-Molding

    15275101-tm

    $8950 / piece
  • Molding versacap square a25d817f cc68 4dba b4a0 58cea32d562d Vinyl Moldings - Coal Harbor - Montelena — VersaCap Square
    Width: W: 4.0″
    Length: L: 46"

    Vinyl Moldings - Coal Harbor - Montelena - VersaCap Square

    15275134-fsn

    $6999 / piece
  • Molding versacap square 29455880 ffd4 480f b797 6f17d3a61408 Vinyl Moldings - Coal Harbor - Chard — VersaCap Square
    Width: W: 4.0″
    Length: L: 46"

    Vinyl Moldings - Coal Harbor - Chard - VersaCap Square

    15275135-fsn

    $6999 / piece
  • Molding versacap square 29455880 ffd4 480f b797 6f17d3a61408 Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate Collection - Canyon Oak — VersaCap Square
    Width: W: 4.0″
    Length: L: 72"

    Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate Collection - Canyon Oak - VersaCap Square

    15271433-fsn

    $6999 / piece
  • Molding versacap square 5a9ea867 abe2 48f3 bed9 2c5388af321d Vinyl Moldings - Vigorous - Avebury — VersaCap Square
    Width: W: 4.0″
    Length: L: 48"

    Vinyl Moldings - Vigorous - Avebury - VersaCap Square

    15235041-fsn

    $6999 / piece
  • 10089224 00 pdp Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Acacia - Handscraped Cognac — Flush Reducer
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"
    (4)

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Acacia - Handscraped Cognac - Flush Reducer

    10089224

    $16059 / piece
  • Molding flushreducer 9b96dfd5 0fee 4959 8859 cfa61d27f451 Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Artisan Brushed Oak - Snow Mist — Flush Reducer
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Artisan Brushed Oak - Snow Mist - Flush Reducer

    15273363

    $10119 / piece
  • Molding pvc endcap Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Cherry — End Cap
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 90"
    (4)

    Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Cherry - End Cap

    15270508

    $3429 / piece
  • 15275561 00 pdp e68e045a 4092 4589 9423 dd91809fcd83 Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Westport - Snow Cloud — Flush Reducer
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Westport - Snow Cloud - Flush Reducer

    15275101-fr

    $8950 / piece
  • Molding tmolding Vinyl Moldings - Coal Harbor - Montelena — PVC 3-in-1 Transition
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 94"

    Vinyl Moldings - Coal Harbor - Montelena - PVC 3-in-1 Transition

    15275134-3in1

    $4399 / piece
  • Molding tmolding 0cd7f08d 8f7b 4c1e 94f1 c52f99f6be5a Vinyl Moldings - Coal Harbor - Chard — PVC 3-in-1 Transition
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 94"

    Vinyl Moldings - Coal Harbor - Chard - PVC 3-in-1 Transition

    15275135-3in1

    $4399
  • Molding tmolding 0cd7f08d 8f7b 4c1e 94f1 c52f99f6be5a Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate Collection - Canyon Oak — T-Molding
    Width: W: 1.71″
    Length: L: 94"

    Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate Collection - Canyon Oak - T-Molding

    15271433-tm

    $3429 / piece
  • 3in1 molding Vinyl Moldings - Vigorous - Avebury — 3-in-1: Reducer, T-Molding, End Cap
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 94"

    Vinyl Moldings - Vigorous - Avebury - 3-in-1: Reducer, T-Molding, End Cap

    15235041-3in1

    $4399 / piece
  • 10089226 00 pdp Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Acacia - Handscraped Cognac — Overlap Reducer
    Width: W: 2.38″
    Length: L: 78"
    (4)

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Acacia - Handscraped Cognac - Overlap Reducer

    10089226

    $16059 / piece
  • Engineered artisanbrushedoak snowmist 15273364 molding flushstairnose dimension web 1f422fa3 1d85 4a7d ba7b 8de0684a51d2 Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Artisan Brushed Oak - Snow Mist — Flush Stair Nose
    Width: W: 3.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Artisan Brushed Oak - Snow Mist - Flush Stair Nose

    15273364

    $14329 / piece
  • 15270509 00 pdp bc5ff146 7e56 4555 b542 19bb369d9878 Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Cherry — Reducer
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 90"
    (4)

    Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Cherry - Reducer

    15270509

    $3429 / piece
  • Square stair nose westport collection Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Westport - Snow Cloud — Square Stair Nose
    Width: W: 3.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Westport - Snow Cloud - Square Stair Nose

    15275101-fsqn

    $12669
  • Pvc end cap 5423424f 2882 4510 9187 95e18e45c10f Vinyl Moldings - Coal Harbor - Montelena — PVC End Cap
    Width: W: 0.3125″
    Length: L: 94"

    Vinyl Moldings - Coal Harbor - Montelena - PVC End Cap

    15275134-ec

    $5839 / piece
  • Pvc end cap a36bbdd5 68e2 42e8 9213 54941827e4aa Vinyl Moldings - Coal Harbor - Chard — PVC End Cap
    Width: W: 0.3125″
    Length: L: 94"

    Vinyl Moldings - Coal Harbor - Chard - PVC End Cap

    15275135-ec

    $5839 / piece
  • Molding overlapreducer 29114baf 00b0 4105 860e 90819c527cb2 Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate Collection - Canyon Oak — Reducer
    Width: W: 1.73″
    Length: L: 94"

    Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate Collection - Canyon Oak - Reducer

    15271433-or

    $3429 / piece
  • Molding pvc endcap Vinyl Moldings - Vigorous - Avebury — PVC End Cap
    Width: W: 0.3125″
    Length: L: 94"

    Vinyl Moldings - Vigorous - Avebury - PVC End Cap

    15235041-ec

    $4199 / piece
  • 10089228 00 pdp Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Acacia - Handscraped Cognac — Flush Stair Nose
    Width: W: 3.38″
    Length: L: 78"
    (4)

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Acacia - Handscraped Cognac - Flush Stair Nose

    10089228

    $21669 / 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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