Where remodelers buy
Remodelers buy interior materials, flooring and paint from specialty suppliers with pro programs, and fill gaps at the big-box stores.
| Supplier | Type | What their own site says | Pro program |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Supply Interiors (formerly L&W Supply) | Distributor | Interior building materials with over 270 branches nationwide. | Ask at the counter |
| Floor & Decor | Retailer | Pro Premier Rewards: rewards, discounts and offers on flooring, tools and supplies for pros. | Pro Premier Rewards |
| PPG Paints | Paint maker and stores | A pro section for contractors that includes a job estimating service. | Ask at the counter |
| 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 remodelers 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 |
|---|---|
| Screws, nails and anchors in common sizes | Every job |
| Construction adhesive and caulk | Finishing and fixes |
| Shims, blocking and scrap lumber | Leveling and backing |
| Blades and bits | Spares |
| Floor protection and plastic | Every job |
For the first order, price the starter kit too: cordless drill, impact driver and a circular saw; miter saw and stand; oscillating multi-tool and reciprocating saw; levels, squares and a laser level; multi-position ladder; shop vacuum with hepa filter; dust barriers, zip walls and floor protection; pry bars, hammers and demo tools; moisture meter. Bigger purchases to price at a dealer or rental house: table saw; tile saw; drywall tools; air compressor and finish nailers; dumpster or dump trailer access; air scrubber.
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. For the tools themselves, the remodeling tools list has prices read on the makers' own sites (Little Giant, Bon Tool).
When supplier prices change
Update your remodeling price list the same week a supplier raises prices. In Koira, that price list is what your estimates are built from.
Sources
- ABC Supply Interiors: About, checked October 9, 2026
- Floor & Decor: Pro Premier, checked October 9, 2026
- PPG Paints: Pro, 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.