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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 - Canadian White Oak - Trench in T-Molding Hardwood Moldings - Canadian White Oak - Trench — T-Molding
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Hardwood Moldings - Canadian White Oak - Trench - T-Molding

    15275791

    $8425 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - 2mm Traditional Oak - Santa Fe Oak in T-Molding Engineered Hardwood Moldings - 2mm Traditional Oak - Santa Fe Oak — T-Molding
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - 2mm Traditional Oak - Santa Fe Oak - T-Molding

    15275328

    $10119 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Robin Ridge - Light Coffee in T-Molding Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Robin Ridge - Light Coffee — T-Molding
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Robin Ridge - Light Coffee - T-Molding

    15274713

    $10119 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Coastal - 3mm Amber in T-Molding Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Coastal - 3mm Amber — T-Molding
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Coastal - 3mm Amber - T-Molding

    15274703

    $10119 / piece
  • Hardwood Moldings - Andes - Natural Golden Teak in T-Molding Hardwood Moldings - Andes - Natural Golden Teak — T-Molding
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Hardwood Moldings - Andes - Natural Golden Teak - T-Molding

    15273503

    $9949 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Varuna Waterproof - Countryside in Flush Reducer Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Varuna Waterproof - Countryside — Flush Reducer
    Width: W: 1.5″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Varuna Waterproof - Countryside - Flush Reducer

    15272396

    $8769 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Ipine Collection - Cedrus in T-Molding Vinyl Moldings - Ipine Collection - Cedrus — T-Molding
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 94.5"

    Vinyl Moldings - Ipine Collection - Cedrus - T-Molding

    15272314

    $9759 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Celestial - Gemini in Flush Reducer Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Celestial - Gemini — Flush Reducer
    Width: W: 1.5″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Celestial - Gemini - Flush Reducer

    15271254

    $10119 / piece
  • Hardwood Moldings - Canadian White Oak - Trench in Flush Reducer Hardwood Moldings - Canadian White Oak - Trench — Flush Reducer
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Hardwood Moldings - Canadian White Oak - Trench - Flush Reducer

    15275792

    $8425 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - 2mm Traditional Oak - Santa Fe Oak in Flush Reducer Engineered Hardwood Moldings - 2mm Traditional Oak - Santa Fe Oak — Flush Reducer
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - 2mm Traditional Oak - Santa Fe Oak - Flush Reducer

    15275329

    $10119 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Robin Ridge - Light Coffee in Flush Reducer Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Robin Ridge - Light Coffee — Flush Reducer
    Width: W: 1.5″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Robin Ridge - Light Coffee - Flush Reducer

    15274714

    $8769 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Coastal - 3mm Amber in Flush Reducer Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Coastal - 3mm Amber — Flush Reducer
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Coastal - 3mm Amber - Flush Reducer

    15274704

    $10119 / piece
  • Hardwood Moldings - Andes - Natural Golden Teak in Flush Reducer Hardwood Moldings - Andes - Natural Golden Teak — Flush Reducer
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Hardwood Moldings - Andes - Natural Golden Teak - Flush Reducer

    15273504

    $9949 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Varuna Waterproof - Countryside in Overlap Reducer Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Varuna Waterproof - Countryside — Overlap Reducer
    Width: W: 1.5″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Varuna Waterproof - Countryside - Overlap Reducer

    15272397

    $8769 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Ipine Collection - Cedrus in Reducer Vinyl Moldings - Ipine Collection - Cedrus — Reducer
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 94.5"

    Vinyl Moldings - Ipine Collection - Cedrus - Reducer

    15272317

    $9759 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Celestial - Gemini in Overlap Reducer Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Celestial - Gemini — Overlap Reducer
    Width: W: 1.5″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Celestial - Gemini - Overlap Reducer

    15271255

    $8769 / piece
  • Hardwood Moldings - Canadian White Oak - Trench in Flush Stair Nose Hardwood Moldings - Canadian White Oak - Trench — Flush Stair Nose
    Width: W: 3.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Hardwood Moldings - Canadian White Oak - Trench - Flush Stair Nose

    15275793

    $12638 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - 2mm Traditional Oak - Santa Fe Oak in Flush Stair Nose Engineered Hardwood Moldings - 2mm Traditional Oak - Santa Fe Oak — Flush Stair Nose
    Width: W: 3.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - 2mm Traditional Oak - Santa Fe Oak - Flush Stair Nose

    15275330

    $14329 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Robin Ridge - Light Coffee in Flush Stair Nose Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Robin Ridge - Light Coffee — Flush Stair Nose
    Width: W: 2.38″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Robin Ridge - Light Coffee - Flush Stair Nose

    15274715

    $10119 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Coastal - 3mm Amber in Flush Stair Nose Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Coastal - 3mm Amber — Flush Stair Nose
    Width: W: 3.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Coastal - 3mm Amber - Flush Stair Nose

    15274705

    $14329 / piece
  • Hardwood Moldings - Andes - Natural Golden Teak in Flush Stair Nose Hardwood Moldings - Andes - Natural Golden Teak — Flush Stair Nose
    Width: W: 3.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Hardwood Moldings - Andes - Natural Golden Teak - Flush Stair Nose

    15273505

    $15249 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Varuna Waterproof - Countryside in Flush Stair Nose Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Varuna Waterproof - Countryside — Flush Stair Nose
    Width: W: 2.38″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Varuna Waterproof - Countryside - Flush Stair Nose

    15272398

    $10119 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Ipine Collection - Cedrus in Flush Stair Nose Vinyl Moldings - Ipine Collection - Cedrus — Flush Stair Nose
    Width: W: 5.0″
    Length: L: 94.5"

    Vinyl Moldings - Ipine Collection - Cedrus - Flush Stair Nose

    15272320

    $10509 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Celestial - Gemini in Flush Stair Nose Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Celestial - Gemini — Flush Stair Nose
    Width: W: 2.38″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Celestial - Gemini - Flush Stair Nose

    15271256

    $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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