DIY Resource Center - Planning and Product Guides

Plan your flooring project with installation guides, preparation checklists, and trim resources for flooring brands available at WeShipFloors. Start with the brand and product line on your order, then review the instructions for your exact flooring before work begins.

Installation requirements vary by product. Always follow the manufacturer's current instructions for subfloor preparation, moisture testing, adhesives, underlayment, expansion space, and approved installation methods.

Find Your Floor: Start with Samples, Then Take a Closer Look

Start by ordering samples of your favorite floors, with free samples available on eligible products. Compare them in your own space alongside your cabinets, wall colors, and furniture. Look at each option in natural daylight and evening lighting to help narrow down your favorites. Check the product listing for sample pricing and availability.

Once you have a shortlist, consider purchasing a single box of your top choice, where available, before placing your full project order. Lay out several boards without installing them to get a better feel for the plank size, texture, pattern, and color variation across a larger area. A sample helps you choose a direction; a full box gives you a closer look at how the floor could come together in your home.

Need help ordering samples or a single box? Contact WeShipFloors at 844-356-6711 with the product names or item numbers you are considering. We can help confirm availability, pricing, shipping costs, and any minimum-order requirements before you purchase. We can run shipping rate options to provide you with the most cost effective approach to your flooring research.

SuperCore Installation & Planning Guides

Use these guides to prepare your space and plan your SuperCore installation. Check the instructions for your specific construction and format before starting, especially for herringbone, stairs, and other specialty applications.

Mannington ADURA Installation Resources

Choose the resource that matches your ADURA product line. Do not assume instructions for one line apply to another. Mannington recommends trained, professional installers for the best long-term performance.

Mannington Trim, Transitions & Stair Resources

Plan your finishing pieces before installation. Check the profile, dimensions, color match, and installation instructions for each trim piece against your flooring and the adjoining surface.

Elk Mountain Hardwoods Installation & Planning

Planning an Elk Mountain hardwood project? Start with the item number on your order and cartons so you can obtain the installation, care, and warranty instructions that apply to your exact floor. Do not substitute instructions for a similarly named collection or a different hardwood construction.

  • Installation & preparation: Before scheduling installation, contact WeShipFloors with your product name and item number for help locating the applicable instructions. Confirm the approved installation method, subfloor and moisture requirements, acclimation requirements, and indoor conditions with your installer.
  • Trim, transitions & stairs: Plan quarter round, T-molding, reducers, thresholds or endcaps, and stair nosing as needed for your room. Ask us to confirm availability, dimensions, finish, and compatibility with your exact flooring before ordering.
  • Care & warranty: Request the care instructions and warranty for your specific product before choosing cleaners or maintenance methods. Keep your order details and product labels with your project records.

For help identifying the right Elk Mountain documents or trim, send WeShipFloors your item number, order number if available, and photos of the carton label. For transitions and stairs, include photos and measurements of the installation area.

Mohawk Installation & Planning Resources

Start with the Mohawk product name and construction on your carton, then choose the matching installation guide. Use the instructions for your exact flooring rather than assuming that hardwood, laminate, and vinyl products share the same requirements.

Before ordering Mohawk finishing pieces, confirm the profile, height, color match, and compatibility with your exact floor. If you need help locating the right guide or accessory, contact WeShipFloors with your product name, item number, and project photos.

Before You Start

  • Confirm the brand, product line, construction, and item number on your order and cartons.
  • Review the current installation instructions and warranty requirements for that exact product.
  • Check subfloor condition, moisture requirements, and any required preparation before laying flooring.
  • Confirm whether your product requires adhesive, a moisture barrier, or a specific underlayment. Do not add materials based on instructions for a different floor.
  • Plan doorways, transitions, stairs, and finishing trim before installation begins.
  • Inspect the flooring before installation. If you notice damage or a product mismatch, pause and contact WeShipFloors before proceeding.

Other Flooring Brands & Project Questions

Installing another brand purchased from WeShipFloors? Use the manufacturer's instructions for your specific product rather than a guide for a different brand or construction.

For help locating a guide or identifying trim, contact WeShipFloors with your brand, product name, item number, and order number if available. For transitions and stairs, include photos and measurements so we can help identify the resources you need.

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