Looking for flooring installation? Trust these companies for the job

• USA TODAY reviewed 14 national companies to find the best flooring installers for 2026.
• Carpet One Floor & Home was named best overall for its costs, process, and product selection.
• Factors like subfloor condition, room complexity and material type affect installation cost and timeline.

The right flooring can make a space warmer, brighter and far more inviting. But even the highest‑quality flooring materials fall flat without the right people installing them. That’s where truly exceptional flooring installers come in.

Whether you’re renovating a single room or revamping your entire home, knowing who you can trust is half the battle.

The USA TODAY team did the research for you, using our in-house flooring installation methodology to review 14 top national companies. Here are the flooring installers who made our list.

Why trust USA TODAY?

The USA TODAY team uses an in-house ranking system to review the best flooring installers in the United States. We analyze the services and products each provider offers, and read through third-party reviews to understand the customer experience. Financing, cost of flooring, warranties and home improvement project management are also factored into a company's final score.

Best flooring installers of 2026

• Carpet One Floor & Home: Best overall
• Lowe’s: Best for flooring replacement
• National Floors Direct: Best for in-house installation
• Floor Coverings International: Best for speciality flooring
• 50Floor: Best for all-inclusive quotes
• The Home Depot: Best for flooring variety
• Floor & Decor: Best for professional design
• Empire Today: Best for coupons and deals

Carpet One Floor & Home: Best overall

Affordable costs, a seamless installation process and a large catalog of flooring options to choose from are only a few reasons why Carpet One Floor & Home made it to the top of our best flooring installers list. This company offers everything from virtual visualization tools to professional design so that you can find the perfect flooring for your home.

One feature that stood out about Carpet One Floor & Home is The Beautiful Guarantee. Most flooring companies offer a workmanship guarantee that covers the labor, but Carpet One takes it one step further and will cover the cost to replace your floors if you are unhappy with the installation.

Lowe’s: Best for flooring replacement

When it comes to flooring, Lowe's has it all. You can go to any Lowe's store and browse their selection, or scan through hundreds of flooring options online. Lowe's carries every major brand, like Pergo, COREtec and Mohawk, but also offers their own proprietary brand, STAINMASTER. When you replace your floors with Lowe's, you won't need to lift a finger; everything from furniture moving to clean-up is done for you.

Lowe's does not do the flooring installation in-house, but contracts the work out to local flooring installers. Your project is still managed by Lowe's every step of the way.

Empire Today: Best for coupons and deals

Budget is important, especially for flooring. If you aren't careful, you can spend thousands on flooring replacement. Empire Today offers discounts and special offers to all customers, and you can often save hundreds on your flooring project.

Empire Today makes the floor shopping experience easy as can be. Expert design consultants come to your home to help you choose the right flooring material, and flooring installation can be scheduled as soon as the next day.

National Floors Direct: Best for in-house installation

Want new flooring quickly? National Floors Direct promises next-day installation on their in-stock flooring, meaning an in-home design consultant can help you choose your new floor one day and their in-house installation team can have it installed the next.

We also like National Floors Direct's price-match guarantee. If you get a lower quote from a competitor, National Floors Direct will beat it. National Floors Direct offers free furniture moving with every installation, a cost that can typically add $100s to your flooring quote.

Floor Coverings International: Best for speciality flooring

Few providers offer the sheer number of brands that exist within Floor Coverings International's flooring catalog. Dozens of brands make up this list, including popular ones like COREtec and Pergo. Plus, this provider can get you speciality flooring, like bamboo, cork, recycled material and speciality hardwoods.

Post-installation service is every bit as important as pre-installation, and Floor Coverings International is the best. They always follow up after floor installation to make sure you are satisfied and include a one-year workmanship warranty to back their work.

50Floor: Best for all-inclusive quotes

No one likes surprises during a floor renovation project, especially one that adds hundreds or even thousand of dollars to your total bill. 50Floor provides all-inclusive quotes that take everything from subfloor prep to furniture removal into account so that you know your bottom line before you sign.

50Floor carries every major type of flooring, from laminate and tile to hardwood and carpet, so you can find the right flooring for every room.

The Home Depot: Best for flooring variety

If the goal for your home is to master the Rule of 3, then The Home Depot is your flooring installer. This provider carries every type of flooring imaginable, so you can find that perfect luxury vinyl plank for your living room, detailed tile for your bathroom and lush carpet for your bedroom.

Even though a local contractor will complete your installation, your flooring project is managed by a representative from The Home Depot from start to finish. The Home Depot charges a $35 fee to measure your home for new flooring, but that fee is applied to your overall flooring quote.

Floor & Decor: Best for professional design

If professional design is what you want, then Floor & Decor is your flooring installer. Floor & Decor offers free professional home design, and the consultant can help you pick the perfect floor to match your home.

Floor & Decor offers flooring options for all budgets, starting as low as $1.19 per square foot for quality flooring. With this provider, you have the option to use your own flooring installer, or choose a vetted pro from Floor & Decor's contractor network.

How to compare flooring installation quotes

"When comparing pricing for flooring installation, do not just shop based on price," says Carl Murawski, a construction coordinator, electrician, and tradesman with 20+ years of experience. "Even though the price may be lower, the value of the product and installation may be greatly diminished."

Murawski warns that "low ball" offers can be a strategy to get your business, but may leave out important parts of the work.

"A proper quote should have a breakdown of labor and materials, as well as any necessary items that the floor may need, such as subfloor preparation (leveling and lubrication), as well as removal of your old flooring," he says.

How flooring installation pricing and timelines work

The cost and timeline of any flooring project are based on a number of variables, not just square-footage and material used.

"Basic laminate flooring installed in a relatively square room in good condition is a fast and economic solution," says Murawski. "However, if there is a requirement to do work to the sub-floor, if there are difficult corners to negotiate, or if there is a need to take extensive precautions to deal with excess moisture, this will inevitably increase both the cost and the duration of the project."

The main variables that contribute to the pricing and timeline of a flooring installation project include:

• Type and brand of flooring used
• Condition of the subfloor
• Level of complexity of the design

Factors that affect your flooring installation quote

Materials and labor make up the bulk of your flooring quote, but other factors quickly add up.

"You may be surprised at the need to control humidity and a flat floor," says Murawski.

Here are what he says most common factors that impact flooring installation quotes:

• Underlay condition of the floor you are laying flooring onto
• Type of flooring to be laid (i.e. hardwood, laminate, tile, etc.)
• Room configuration
• Preparatory work that needs to be done to the floor and surrounding area prior to laying your new floor

Typical flooring installation times and what delays them

Flooring installation time varies depending on the type of flooring you choose, but is often completed quickly.

"Most simple installations can be completed in a matter of days," explains Murawski. "A typical time frame for flooring installation is between 1-3 days."

But like any project, delays do happen. For flooring projects, the culprits are typically "uneven subfloors, late delivery of materials, and structural damage to the floor and its foundation that is discovered during the removal of the old flooring," says Murawski.

To avoid issues, good installers "pad," or add extra time, the estimated time frame to account for any unexpected delays.

How to prepare your home for flooring installation

Unless you pay your flooring installer to do the prep work for you, there are a few things you'll need to do to ensure your flooring installation goes smoothly. To prepare for flooring installation, you should:

• Move all furniture out of the room(s)
• Secure pets prior to installation
• Disconnect electronics and appliances
• Take down mirrors, artwork, ceramic/glass fixtures and other breakable items

Frequently asked questions

What is the best type of flooring to install?

It depends on the room and your budget. Luxury vinyl planks (LVP) and luxury vinyl tile (LVT) are affordable, durable and easy to clean, so they are good for high-traffic areas. But tile is generally preferred for bathrooms and entryways. For bedrooms, carpet is a fine choice.

What is the rule of 3 in flooring?

The Rule of 3 refers to the design of your floor. For the best flow and continuity, stick to three or fewer types of flooring.

What is the newest trend in flooring?

2026 trends for flooring include warm tones and textured appearance. LVP and LVT are affordable flooring options that have become popular because of their high-end look and durability.

(this article was updated to add new information)