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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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  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Southport - Rich Roast in T-Molding Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Southport - Rich Roast — T-Molding
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Southport - Rich Roast - T-Molding

    15274721-tm

    $10119 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Artisan Brushed Oak - Fer in T-Molding Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Artisan Brushed Oak - Fer — T-Molding
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Artisan Brushed Oak - Fer - T-Molding

    15273117

    $10119 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Acacia in T-Molding Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Acacia — T-Molding
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 90"
    (1)

    Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Acacia - T-Molding

    15270499

    $3429 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Coal Harbor - Yarra in VersaCap Square Vinyl Moldings - Coal Harbor - Yarra — VersaCap Square
    Width: W: 4.0″
    Length: L: 48"

    Vinyl Moldings - Coal Harbor - Yarra - VersaCap Square

    15275133-fsn

    $6999 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate - Domino in 3-in-1: Reducer, T-Molding, End Cap Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate - Domino — 3-in-1: Reducer, T-Molding, End Cap
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 94"

    Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate - Domino - 3-in-1: Reducer, T-Molding, End Cap

    15275658

    $4399 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Grand Width - Riverbed in T-Molding Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Grand Width - Riverbed — T-Molding
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Grand Width - Riverbed - T-Molding

    15274719-tm

    $10119 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate - Wilson in VersaCap Square Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate - Wilson — VersaCap Square
    Width: W: 4.0″
    Length: L: 72"

    Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate - Wilson - VersaCap Square

    15275476-fsn

    $6999 / piece
  • Arizona - Tempe Taupe Engineered Hardwood Moldings in Overlap Reducer Arizona - Tempe Taupe Engineered Hardwood Moldings — Overlap Reducer
    Width: W: 2.25″
    Length: L: 78"
    (3)

    Arizona - Tempe Taupe Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Overlap Reducer

    10097664

    $10119 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Southport - Rich Roast in Flush Reducer Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Southport - Rich Roast — Flush Reducer
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Southport - Rich Roast - Flush Reducer

    15274721-fr

    $10119 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Artisan Brushed Oak - Fer in Flush Reducer Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Artisan Brushed Oak - Fer — Flush Reducer
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Artisan Brushed Oak - Fer - Flush Reducer

    15273118

    $10119 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Acacia in End Cap Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Acacia — End Cap
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 90"
    (1)

    Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Acacia - End Cap

    15270500

    $3429 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Coal Harbor - Yarra in PVC 3-in-1 Transition Vinyl Moldings - Coal Harbor - Yarra — PVC 3-in-1 Transition
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 94"

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

    15275133-3in1

    $4399 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate - Domino in Overlap Stair Nose Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate - Domino — Overlap Stair Nose
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 94"

    Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate - Domino - Overlap Stair Nose

    15275659

    $5839 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Grand Width - Riverbed in Flush Reducer Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Grand Width - Riverbed — Flush Reducer
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Grand Width - Riverbed - Flush Reducer

    15274719-fr

    $10119 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate - Wilson in 3-in-1: Reducer, T-Molding, End Cap Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate - Wilson — 3-in-1: Reducer, T-Molding, End Cap
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 94"

    Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate - Wilson - 3-in-1: Reducer, T-Molding, End Cap

    15275476-3in1

    $4399 / piece
  • Arizona - Tempe Taupe Engineered Hardwood Moldings in Overlap Stair Nose Arizona - Tempe Taupe Engineered Hardwood Moldings — Overlap Stair Nose
    Width: W: 3.0″
    Length: L: 78"
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    Arizona - Tempe Taupe Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Overlap Stair Nose

    10097665

    $14329 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Southport - Rich Roast in Square Stair Nose Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Southport - Rich Roast — Square Stair Nose
    Width: W: 3.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Southport - Rich Roast - Square Stair Nose

    15274721-fsqn

    $14329
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Artisan Brushed Oak - Fer in Flush Stair Nose Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Artisan Brushed Oak - Fer — Flush Stair Nose
    Width: W: 3.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Artisan Brushed Oak - Fer - Flush Stair Nose

    15273119

    $14329 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Acacia in Reducer Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Acacia — Reducer
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 90"
    (1)

    Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Acacia - Reducer

    15270501

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

    Vinyl Moldings - Coal Harbor - Yarra - PVC End Cap

    15275133-ec

    $5839 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Grand Width - Riverbed in Square Stair Nose Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Grand Width - Riverbed — Square Stair Nose
    Width: W: 3.0″
    Length: L: 78"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Grand Width - Riverbed - Square Stair Nose

    15274719-fsqn

    $14329 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate - Wilson in PVC End Cap Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate - Wilson — PVC End Cap
    Width: W: 0.3125″
    Length: L: 94"

    Vinyl Moldings - Ultimate - Wilson - PVC End Cap

    15275476-ec

    $4199 / piece
  • Arizona - Tempe Taupe Engineered Hardwood Moldings in Flush Stair Nose Arizona - Tempe Taupe Engineered Hardwood Moldings — Flush Stair Nose
    Width: W: 3.0″
    Length: L: 78"
    (3)

    Arizona - Tempe Taupe Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Flush Stair Nose

    10097670

    $14329 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Southport - Rich Roast in Quarter Round Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Southport - Rich Roast — Quarter Round
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 94"

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Southport - Rich Roast - Quarter Round

    15274721-qr

    $4499 / piece

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Vinyl Flooring Wood Flooring Laminate Flooring Tile & Stone Carpet Decking

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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