Get 5 free samples + expert help from selection through delivery. Choose samples
Installation Materials

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.

Not sure which floor is yours? Order up to 5 free flooring samples

  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - European Oak Whitewash - 4mm Dover in T-Molding Engineered Hardwood Moldings - European Oak Whitewash - 4mm Dover — T-Molding
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"
    (1)

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - European Oak Whitewash - 4mm Dover - T-Molding

    15176162

    $10119 / piece
  • Laminate Moldings - Exotic Wide Plank - Papua Ebony in 3-in-1: Reducer, T-Molding, End Cap Laminate Moldings - Exotic Wide Plank - Papua Ebony — 3-in-1: Reducer, T-Molding, End Cap
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 94"
    (10)

    Laminate Moldings - Exotic Wide Plank - Papua Ebony - 3-in-1: Reducer, T-Molding, End Cap

    15005082

    $4079 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Oak Superior - Marcel in T-Molding Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Oak Superior - Marcel — T-Molding
    Width: W: 2.0″

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Oak Superior - Marcel - T-Molding

    15274981

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

    Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Weathered - T-Molding

    15270479

    $3429 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Coal Harbor - Achro Grey in VersaCap Square Vinyl Moldings - Coal Harbor - Achro Grey — VersaCap Square
    Width: W: 4.0″
    Length: L: 46"

    Vinyl Moldings - Coal Harbor - Achro Grey - VersaCap Square

    15275757-fsn

    $6999 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Vigorous - Hurler in 3-in-1: Reducer, T-Molding, End Cap Vinyl Moldings - Vigorous - Hurler — 3-in-1: Reducer, T-Molding, End Cap
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 94"
    (2)

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

    15270319

    $4399 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - XL Omnia Collection - Bonafide Canvas in Flush Stair Nose Vinyl Moldings - XL Omnia Collection - Bonafide Canvas — Flush Stair Nose
    Width: W: 4.5″
    Length: L: 94.5"
    Thickness: T: 1.0"

    Vinyl Moldings - XL Omnia Collection - Bonafide Canvas - Flush Stair Nose

    15267520

    $7009 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Elevation Collection - Rosetta in T-Molding Vinyl Moldings - Elevation Collection - Rosetta — T-Molding
    Width: W: 1.75″
    Length: L: 94"
    (3)

    Vinyl Moldings - Elevation Collection - Rosetta - T-Molding

    15263114

    $4319 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - European Oak Whitewash - 4mm Dover in Overlap Reducer Engineered Hardwood Moldings - European Oak Whitewash - 4mm Dover — Overlap Reducer
    Width: W: 2.25″
    Length: L: 78"
    (1)

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - European Oak Whitewash - 4mm Dover - Overlap Reducer

    15176170

    $10119 / piece
  • Laminate Moldings - Exotic Wide Plank - Papua Ebony in Overlap Stair Nose Laminate Moldings - Exotic Wide Plank - Papua Ebony — Overlap Stair Nose
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 94"
    (10)

    Laminate Moldings - Exotic Wide Plank - Papua Ebony - Overlap Stair Nose

    15191388

    $5839 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Oak Superior - Marcel in Flush Reducer Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Oak Superior - Marcel — Flush Reducer
    Width: W: 2.0″

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Oak Superior - Marcel - Flush Reducer

    15274982

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

    Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Weathered - End Cap

    15270480

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

    Vinyl Moldings - Coal Harbor - Achro Grey - PVC 3-in-1 Transition

    15275757-3in1

    $4399 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Vigorous - Hurler in Overlap Stair Nose Vinyl Moldings - Vigorous - Hurler — Overlap Stair Nose
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 94"
    (2)

    Vinyl Moldings - Vigorous - Hurler - Overlap Stair Nose

    15270320

    $5839 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - XL Omnia Collection - Bonafide Canvas in Reducer Vinyl Moldings - XL Omnia Collection - Bonafide Canvas — Reducer
    Width: W: 1.8″
    Length: L: 94.5"
    Thickness: T: 0.6

    Vinyl Moldings - XL Omnia Collection - Bonafide Canvas - Reducer

    15267522

    $3759 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Elevation Collection - Rosetta in Reducer Vinyl Moldings - Elevation Collection - Rosetta — Reducer
    Width: W: 1.75″
    Length: L: 94"
    (3)

    Vinyl Moldings - Elevation Collection - Rosetta - Reducer

    15263115

    $4319 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - European Oak Whitewash - 4mm Dover in Overlap Stair Nose Engineered Hardwood Moldings - European Oak Whitewash - 4mm Dover — Overlap Stair Nose
    Width: W: 3.0″
    Length: L: 78"
    (1)

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - European Oak Whitewash - 4mm Dover - Overlap Stair Nose

    15176172

    $14329 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Oak Superior - Marcel in Flush Stair Nose Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Oak Superior - Marcel — Flush Stair Nose
    Width: W: 3.0″

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Oak Superior - Marcel - Flush Stair Nose

    15274983

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

    Vinyl Moldings - Contemporary Collection - Weathered - Reducer

    15270481

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

    Vinyl Moldings - Coal Harbor - Achro Grey - PVC End Cap

    15275757-ec

    $4399 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - XL Omnia Collection - Bonafide Canvas in T-Molding Vinyl Moldings - XL Omnia Collection - Bonafide Canvas — T-Molding
    Width: W: 1.8″
    Length: L: 94.5"
    Thickness: T: 0.5

    Vinyl Moldings - XL Omnia Collection - Bonafide Canvas - T-Molding

    15267523

    $3759 / piece
  • Vinyl Moldings - Elevation Collection - Rosetta in End Cap Vinyl Moldings - Elevation Collection - Rosetta — End Cap
    Width: W: 1.25″
    Length: L: 94"
    (3)

    Vinyl Moldings - Elevation Collection - Rosetta - End Cap

    15263117

    $4319 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - European Oak Whitewash - 4mm Dover in Flush Reducer Engineered Hardwood Moldings - European Oak Whitewash - 4mm Dover — Flush Reducer
    Width: W: 2.0″
    Length: L: 78"
    (1)

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - European Oak Whitewash - 4mm Dover - Flush Reducer

    15176174

    $10119 / piece
  • Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Oak Superior - Marcel in Overlap Stair Nose Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Oak Superior - Marcel — Overlap Stair Nose
    Width: W: 3.0″

    Engineered Hardwood Moldings - Oak Superior - Marcel - Overlap Stair Nose

    15274984

    $14329 / piece

Related Flooring Categories

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.

Comparer /4