Where flooring installers buy
Flooring installers buy from flooring retailers with pro programs or from distributors for the brands they install.
| Supplier | Type | What their own site says | Pro program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor & Decor | Retailer | Pro Premier Rewards: rewards, discounts and offers on flooring, tools and supplies for pros. | Pro Premier Rewards |
| The Home Depot | Retailer | Calls itself the world's largest home improvement retailer, with more than 2,300 stores across North America. | Pro Xtra |
| Lowe's | Retailer | Runs MyLowe's Pro Rewards for small and mid-sized pros, with points from the first dollar spent. | MyLowe's Pro Rewards |
From each supplier's own site on the date in the sources; call your branch before you plan around it.
Your counter list
The items flooring installers buy every week, from the van stock on our tools list. Ask each supplier for a price on these first; they decide which account saves you the most.
| Item | Why it is on the list |
|---|---|
| Underlayment and moisture barrier | Most floating installs |
| Transitions and trim | Finishing doorways |
| Self-leveler and patch | Fixing low spots |
| Adhesive and fasteners | Glue and nail-down |
| Blades for knives and saws | Clean cuts |
For the first order, price the starter kit too: miter saw and a jamb saw; pull bar, tapping block and mallet; flooring cutter for vinyl and laminate; moisture meter; long straightedge and a level; knee pads and a knee board; utility knives, trowels and a roller; shop vacuum. Bigger purchases to price at a dealer or rental house: table saw; flooring nailer and compressor; floor scraper; tile saw and leveling system; floor grinder rental.
Opening a trade account
Bring your business name, tax ID and license number, and a credit application if you want terms. The big-box programs are compared row by row on Home Depot Pro vs Lowe's Pro.
When supplier prices change
Update your flooring price list the same week a supplier raises prices. In Koira, that price list is what your estimates are built from.
Sources
- Floor & Decor: Pro Premier, checked October 9, 2026
- The Home Depot: About, checked October 9, 2026
- Lowe's: MyLowe's Pro Rewards announcement, checked October 9, 2026
Last checked October 9, 2026. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and differ by state and city, so confirm with the agency named before you act.