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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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  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Artisan Brushed Oak - Snow Mist in T-Molding 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
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Westport - Snow Cloud in T-Molding 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
  • Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Cherry in T-Molding 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
  • Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate - Holden in VersaCap Square Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate - Holden — VersaCap Square
    Width: W: 4.0″
    Length: L: 46"

    Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate - Holden - VersaCap Square

    15275272-fsn

    $6999 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Coal Harbor - Montelena in VersaCap Square 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
  • Vinyl Moldings - Coal Harbor - Chard in VersaCap Square 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
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Southport - Seashore in T-Molding Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Southport - Seashore — T-Molding
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"
    (1)

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Southport - Seashore - T-Molding

    15274723-tm

    $10119 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate Collection - Canyon Oak in VersaCap Square 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
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Artisan Brushed Oak - Snow Mist in Flush Reducer 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
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Westport - Snow Cloud in Flush Reducer 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
  • Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Cherry in End Cap 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
  • Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate - Holden in PVC 3-in-1 Transition Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate - Holden — PVC 3-in-1 Transition
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 94"

    Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate - Holden - PVC 3-in-1 Transition

    15275272-3in1

    $4399
  • Vinyl Moldings - Coal Harbor - Montelena in PVC 3-in-1 Transition 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
  • Vinyl Moldings - Coal Harbor - Chard in PVC 3-in-1 Transition 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
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Southport - Seashore in Flush Reducer Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Southport - Seashore — Flush Reducer
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"
    (1)

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Southport - Seashore - Flush Reducer

    15274723-fr

    $10119 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate Collection - Canyon Oak in T-Molding 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
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Artisan Brushed Oak - Snow Mist in Flush Stair Nose 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
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Westport - Snow Cloud in Square Stair Nose 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
  • Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Cherry in Reducer Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Cherry — Reducer
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 90"
    (4)

    Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Cherry - Reducer

    15270509

    $3429 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate - Holden in PVC End Cap Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate - Holden — PVC End Cap
    Width: W: 0.3125″
    Length: L: 94"

    Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate - Holden - PVC End Cap

    15275272-ec

    $4199 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Coal Harbor - Montelena in PVC End Cap 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
  • Vinyl Moldings - Coal Harbor - Chard in PVC End Cap 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
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Southport - Seashore in Square Stair Nose Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Southport - Seashore — Square Stair Nose
    Width: W: 78.0″
    Length: L: 3"
    (1)

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Southport - Seashore - Square Stair Nose

    15274723-fsqn

    $14329
  • Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate Collection - Canyon Oak in Reducer 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

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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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