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Brand & product library

A brand name is the beginning of the specification, not the end.

Manufacturers sell multiple collections with different constructions, installation methods and approved applications. Use this library to learn what to compare before selecting the exact product.

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Editorial note: inclusion here is educational. It does not by itself claim dealership, certification, endorsement or availability. Product specifications change, so verify the exact collection with current manufacturer documentation before purchase or installation.
Residential & Commercial

Shaw Floors

Large flooring manufacturer with residential and commercial product families across carpet, resilient and wood categories. Compare the exact collection rather than assuming all Shaw products share the same construction or installation method.

What to compare

  • • Exact collection and construction
  • • Approved installation method
  • • Subfloor and moisture requirements
  • • Commercial vs residential classification
  • • Matching trim and stair parts
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Residential & Commercial

Mohawk

Broad manufacturer portfolio spanning carpet, resilient, laminate and wood-look categories. Product-line specifications and manufacturer instructions should drive selection and installation planning.

What to compare

  • • Product family and core
  • • Wear surface or fiber type
  • • Locking or adhesive system
  • • Underlayment requirements
  • • Warranty conditions
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Luxury Vinyl

COREtec

Known for rigid-core resilient flooring collections. Compare the specific product's construction, attached pad, approved rooms, installation method and substrate requirements before specifying it.

What to compare

  • • Core construction
  • • Overall thickness
  • • Attached pad
  • • Edge/locking system
  • • Approved substrate and flatness
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Resilient & Hardwood

Mannington

Manufacturer with resilient and wood flooring lines. Treat each collection as its own specification with separate installation, maintenance and warranty requirements.

What to compare

  • • Collection construction
  • • Residential/commercial classification
  • • Installation method
  • • Moisture limits
  • • Maintenance instructions
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Hardwood

Bruce

Long-established hardwood brand with solid and engineered offerings. Compare species, plank construction, finish, width and approved attachment method for the exact product.

What to compare

  • • Solid vs engineered
  • • Species and grade
  • • Plank width
  • • Finish system
  • • Nail/glue/floating approval
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Hardwood

Somerset

Hardwood-focused manufacturer. For any collection, verify construction, milling, width, finish, subfloor requirements and installation instructions before ordering.

What to compare

  • • Solid vs engineered
  • • Wear layer where applicable
  • • Plank dimensions
  • • Finish
  • • Approved installation
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Carpet & Resilient

Engineered Floors

Manufacturer with carpet and hard-surface product families. Compare fiber or resilient construction, backing, intended traffic level and the requirements of the exact collection.

What to compare

  • • Fiber or surface construction
  • • Backing/core
  • • Traffic classification
  • • Cushion/adhesive requirements
  • • Maintenance program
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Carpet & Hard Surface

Karastan

Premium-positioned flooring brand with carpet and hard-surface collections. Evaluate the actual product specification, not the brand name alone.

What to compare

  • • Fiber or hard-surface construction
  • • Pattern repeat
  • • Backing or core
  • • Installation requirements
  • • Care instructions
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Laminate & Resilient

Pergo

Brand associated with laminate and resilient flooring lines. Water-resistance claims, locking systems and installation requirements vary by collection and should be checked against current manufacturer documentation.

What to compare

  • • Laminate vs resilient construction
  • • Edge treatment
  • • Locking system
  • • Water-resistance conditions
  • • Underlayment/subfloor requirements
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Commercial

Shaw Contract

Commercial-focused flooring portfolio. Specifications should be matched to traffic, rolling loads, maintenance, installation phasing and the intended commercial environment.

What to compare

  • • Traffic classification
  • • Backing/core
  • • Adhesive system
  • • Modular vs broadloom/resilient format
  • • Maintenance and attic-stock strategy
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Commercial

Mohawk Group

Commercial flooring portfolio across carpet tile and resilient categories. Compare collection-specific backing, installation, maintenance and performance documentation.

What to compare

  • • Modular vs resilient format
  • • Backing system
  • • Adhesive requirements
  • • Traffic/use classification
  • • Replacement and maintenance plan
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Commercial

Patcraft

Commercial flooring brand with modular carpet and resilient collections. Product selection should account for substrate, traffic, rolling loads, phasing and maintenance.

What to compare

  • • Collection use case
  • • Backing/core
  • • Installation pattern
  • • Adhesive system
  • • Replacement strategy
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Commercial

Interface

Commercial modular flooring brand widely associated with carpet tile and resilient systems. The exact product data determines backing, adhesive, layout and maintenance requirements.

What to compare

  • • Tile/plank format
  • • Backing
  • • Installation pattern
  • • Adhesive or tackifier system
  • • Attic stock and selective replacement
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Commercial

Milliken

Commercial flooring manufacturer with modular carpet and resilient options. Evaluate exact product construction, backing, installation system and intended traffic profile.

What to compare

  • • Product construction
  • • Backing
  • • Installation method
  • • Traffic classification
  • • Maintenance/replacement strategy
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Find the right collection before you choose a supplier.

These manufacturer resources help identify the current buying path. Confirm the exact product, seller, availability and warranty. Inclusion here does not establish an authorized-dealer relationship with Final Floors.

Mohawk

Start with Mohawk's retailer locator and identify the exact collection and SKU. Confirm product availability and seller-specific warranty requirements.

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Mannington

Mannington says its flooring is sold through specialty retailers, supplied by distributors or directly to retailers depending on geography. Restoration Collection is laminate.

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Shaw Floors

Use Shaw's current local-retailer finder. Check the exact product, matching parts and installation documents with the chosen supplier.

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Engineered Floors

Use Engineered Floors' dealer locator for the selected carpet or hard-surface collection; confirm local availability before scheduling.

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COREtec

Use the US COREtec retailer locator. Verify the collection, attachment method, attached pad and permitted additional underlayment in the exact product documents.

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Tarkett

Use Tarkett's distributor or sales-representative resources to confirm who handles the exact collection in your market. Commercial systems require product- and backing-specific documents.

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Armstrong Flooring

Use the current Armstrong retailer finder. The brand cautions that not every retailer carries every product; confirm the SKU and available accessories.

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Bruce

Bruce provides a dealer locator and links to AHF's manufacturer-direct Factory Store. Factory-store terms differ from ordinary retail offers, so check the actual sale and warranty conditions.

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Kane Carpet

Use Kane's dealer locator and request the exact style, color, construction, pattern repeat and installation information. Confirm quantity and lead time with the supplier.

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