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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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  • Vinyl Moldings - Resurgence - Foraker in 3-in-1: Reducer, T-Molding, End Cap Vinyl Moldings - Resurgence - Foraker — 3-in-1: Reducer, T-Molding, End Cap
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 94"

    Vinyl Moldings - Resurgence - Foraker - 3-in-1: Reducer, T-Molding, End Cap

    15275832

    $4399 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Dominant - Juscelino in 3-in-1: Reducer, T-Molding, End Cap Vinyl Moldings - Dominant - Juscelino — 3-in-1: Reducer, T-Molding, End Cap
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 94"

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

    15275324

    $4399 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Elm Odyssey - Handscraped Zeus in T-Molding Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Elm Odyssey - Handscraped Zeus — T-Molding
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Elm Odyssey - Handscraped Zeus - T-Molding

    15272962

    $10119 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Romulus Collection - Deep Espresso in Reducer Vinyl Moldings - Romulus Collection - Deep Espresso — Reducer
    Width: W: 0.6″
    Length: L: 1.8"

    Vinyl Moldings - Romulus Collection - Deep Espresso - Reducer

    15271351

    $3759 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Invicta Collection - Mesa Tan in Flush Stair Nose Vinyl Moldings - Invicta Collection - Mesa Tan — Flush Stair Nose
    Width: W: 4.41″
    Length: L: 94.49"

    Vinyl Moldings - Invicta Collection - Mesa Tan - Flush Stair Nose

    15270592

    $7009 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Antique in T-Molding Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Antique — T-Molding
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 90"

    Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Antique - T-Molding

    15270503

    $3429 / piece
  • Laminate Moldings - Legendary Collection - Pitch Amber in T-Molding Laminate Moldings - Legendary Collection - Pitch Amber — T-Molding
    Width: W: 0.47″
    Length: L: 1.81"
    (1)

    Laminate Moldings - Legendary Collection - Pitch Amber - T-Molding

    15243923

    $3429 / piece
  • 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
  • Vinyl Moldings - Resurgence - Foraker in Overlap Stair Nose Vinyl Moldings - Resurgence - Foraker — Overlap Stair Nose
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 94"

    Vinyl Moldings - Resurgence - Foraker - Overlap Stair Nose

    15275833

    $5839 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Dominant - Juscelino in Overlap Stair Nose Vinyl Moldings - Dominant - Juscelino — Overlap Stair Nose
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 94"

    Vinyl Moldings - Dominant - Juscelino - Overlap Stair Nose

    15275325

    $5839 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Elm Odyssey - Handscraped Zeus in Flush Reducer Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Elm Odyssey - Handscraped Zeus — Flush Reducer
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Elm Odyssey - Handscraped Zeus - Flush Reducer

    15272963

    $10119 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Romulus Collection - Deep Espresso in T-Molding Vinyl Moldings - Romulus Collection - Deep Espresso — T-Molding
    Width: W: 0.5″
    Length: L: 1.8"

    Vinyl Moldings - Romulus Collection - Deep Espresso - T-Molding

    15271352

    $3759 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Invicta Collection - Mesa Tan in Reducer Vinyl Moldings - Invicta Collection - Mesa Tan — Reducer
    Width: W: 0.6″
    Length: L: 1.5"

    Vinyl Moldings - Invicta Collection - Mesa Tan - Reducer

    15270594

    $3759 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Antique in End Cap Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Antique — End Cap
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 90"

    Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Antique - End Cap

    15270504

    $3429 / piece
  • Laminate Moldings - Legendary Collection - Pitch Amber in Reducer Laminate Moldings - Legendary Collection - Pitch Amber — Reducer
    Width: W: 0.59″
    Length: L: 1.81"
    (1)

    Laminate Moldings - Legendary Collection - Pitch Amber - Reducer

    15243924

    $3429 / 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 - Elm Odyssey - Handscraped Zeus in Flush Stair Nose Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Elm Odyssey - Handscraped Zeus — Flush Stair Nose
    Width: W: 3.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Elm Odyssey - Handscraped Zeus - Flush Stair Nose

    15272964

    $14329 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Romulus Collection - Deep Espresso in Flush Stair Nose Vinyl Moldings - Romulus Collection - Deep Espresso — Flush Stair Nose
    Width: W: 1.0″
    Length: L: 4.4"

    Vinyl Moldings - Romulus Collection - Deep Espresso - Flush Stair Nose

    15271353

    $7009 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Invicta Collection - Mesa Tan in T-Molding Vinyl Moldings - Invicta Collection - Mesa Tan — T-Molding
    Width: W: 0.5″
    Length: L: 1.5"

    Vinyl Moldings - Invicta Collection - Mesa Tan - T-Molding

    15270595

    $3759 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Antique in Reducer Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Antique — Reducer
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 90"

    Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Antique - Reducer

    15270505

    $3429 / 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 - Elm Odyssey - Handscraped Zeus in Overlap Reducer Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Elm Odyssey - Handscraped Zeus — Overlap Reducer
    Width: W: 2.25″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Elm Odyssey - Handscraped Zeus - Overlap Reducer

    15272965

    $10119 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Antique in Flush Stair Nose Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Antique — Flush Stair Nose
    Width: W: 4.3125″
    Length: L: 90"

    Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Antique - Flush Stair Nose

    15270506

    $5569 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Elm Odyssey - Handscraped Zeus in Overlap Stair Nose Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Elm Odyssey - Handscraped Zeus — Overlap Stair Nose
    Width: W: 3.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Elm Odyssey - Handscraped Zeus - Overlap Stair Nose

    15272966

    $14329 / 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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