THE RESEARCH LIBRARY
Compare flooring installation through independent AI consensus studies. Start with your project or household need, then explore the providers and evidence.
THE CATEGORY VIEW
A broader look across the published flooring installation studies. Compare recommendation prominence, then find the research for your situation.
| Rank | Provider / published entity | Consensus score | Study coverage | AI mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Empire Today | 15.0 / 100 | 9 / 15 studies | 23 / 10122.8% of usable responses |
| 02 | Floor & Decor | 12.8 / 100 | 6 / 15 studies | 20 / 10119.8% of usable responses |
| 03 | Lowe's | 12.5 / 100 | 9 / 15 studies | 22 / 10121.8% of usable responses |
| 04 | Shaw Floors | 12.2 / 100 | 4 / 15 studies | 15 / 10114.8% of usable responses |
| 05 | Floor Coverings International | 11.2 / 100 | 4 / 15 studies | 17 / 10116.8% of usable responses |
| 06 | The Home Depot | 9.9 / 100 | 8 / 15 studies | 17 / 10116.8% of usable responses |
| 07 | National Floors Direct | 9.4 / 100 | 4 / 15 studies | 12 / 10111.9% of usable responses |
| 08 | Mannington | 5.5 / 100 | 4 / 15 studies | 8 / 1017.9% of usable responses |
| 09 | Lifeproof | 5.1 / 100 | 3 / 15 studies | 7 / 1016.9% of usable responses |
| 10 | 1 Wood Floors | 5.0 / 100 | 3 / 15 studies | 7 / 1016.9% of usable responses |
| Rank | Provider / published entity | Consensus score | Study coverage | AI mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Carpet One Floor & Home | 5.0 / 100 | 3 / 15 studies | 8 / 1017.9% of usable responses |
| 12 | BuildDirect | 4.9 / 100 | 4 / 15 studies | 7 / 1016.9% of usable responses |
| 13 | Renaissance Floors | 4.5 / 100 | 2 / 15 studies | 6 / 1015.9% of usable responses |
| 14 | COREtec | 4.0 / 100 | 2 / 15 studies | 4 / 1014.0% of usable responses |
| 15 | Go Flooring | 3.8 / 100 | 3 / 15 studies | 6 / 1015.9% of usable responses |
| 16 | Express Flooring | 3.7 / 100 | 2 / 15 studies | 5 / 1015.0% of usable responses |
| 17 | Handis | 3.6 / 100 | 2 / 15 studies | 4 / 1014.0% of usable responses |
| 18 | Flooring America | 3.5 / 100 | 4 / 15 studies | 6 / 1015.9% of usable responses |
| 19 | Zona Floors | 3.5 / 100 | 2 / 15 studies | 4 / 1014.0% of usable responses |
| 20 | Carpet Services Incorporated (CSI) | 3.4 / 100 | 2 / 15 studies | 4 / 1014.0% of usable responses |
| 21 | Mohawk Industries | 3.3 / 100 | 2 / 15 studies | 4 / 1014.0% of usable responses |
| 22 | Robbins | 2.8 / 100 | 2 / 15 studies | 4 / 1014.0% of usable responses |
| 23 | Potomac Floors | 2.7 / 100 | 2 / 15 studies | 3 / 1013.0% of usable responses |
| 24 | 50Floor | 2.7 / 100 | 2 / 15 studies | 5 / 1015.0% of usable responses |
| 25 | LL Flooring | 2.5 / 100 | 5 / 15 studies | 6 / 1015.9% of usable responses |
| 26 | Footprints Floors | 2.3 / 100 | 4 / 15 studies | 4 / 1014.0% of usable responses |
| 27 | Monteros Hardwood Flooring | 2.1 / 100 | 2 / 15 studies | 3 / 1013.0% of usable responses |
| 28 | Carpet One | 2.1 / 100 | 2 / 15 studies | 4 / 1014.0% of usable responses |
| 29 | MSI Surfaces | 2.1 / 100 | 2 / 15 studies | 3 / 1013.0% of usable responses |
| 30 | National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Certified Professionals | 1.8 / 100 | 2 / 15 studies | 3 / 1013.0% of usable responses |
| 31 | Karndean Designflooring | 1.7 / 100 | 2 / 15 studies | 3 / 1013.0% of usable responses |
| 32 | Five Star Flooring | 1.4 / 100 | 2 / 15 studies | 4 / 1014.0% of usable responses |
| 33 | SMARTCORE Pro | 1.4 / 100 | 2 / 15 studies | 3 / 1013.0% of usable responses |
| 34 | Luna Flooring | 1.1 / 100 | 2 / 15 studies | 3 / 1013.0% of usable responses |
How to read this. A first-place recommendation earns 10 points, second place 9, down to 1 point for tenth. An absence earns zero. We average within each platform, then across platforms and studies, and scale to 100. Each study has equal weight.
Only valid ranking responses count. Qualification requires at least two studies and three response appearances. Published names are grouped by case and punctuation; distinct name variants remain separate. A broad score can favor providers serving many household needs. It is not a customer rating, service quote, workmanship guarantee, or assessment of local qualifications.
Research dates: 2026-10-02 to 2026-10-03. Read the ranking methodology →
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This 2026 study ranks seven budget flooring installation services by AI platform mentions. Modernize Home Depot leads with 6 of 7 platforms, followed by Lowe's and Floor & Decor, helping…
The Home Depot leads as the best carpet retailer and installation company for 2026, named by 6 of 7 AI platforms. Empire Today ranks second for shop-at-home convenience, while Carpet One…
Kährs leads this 2026 AI study of engineered wood flooring brands for U.S. homeowners installing over concrete, followed by Mirage and Hallmark Floors. Compare wear layers, cores, and…
National Floors Direct leads this 7-platform study of fast flooring installation, named by 6 of 7 platforms for its free next-day installation on in-stock carpet, hardwood, luxury vinyl…
Floor Coverings International leads this 2026 study of hardwood floor installers, named by 6 of 7 AI platforms. Carpet One ranks second, with local owner-operated specialists best for…
Mr. Sandless leads this 2026 ranking of hardwood floor refinishing companies, but its sandless recoat is not true sanding. TriArt Hardwoods and 12th And Oak are top alternatives for full…
Pergo leads this 2026 ranking of laminate flooring brands and installers, named by all seven AI platforms studied. Mohawk, Mannington, Floor & Decor, AquaGuard, The Home Depot, Quick-Step…
Shaw Floors leads this 2026 study of luxury vinyl plank flooring, named by 5 of 6 AI platforms. COREtec Floors holds the strongest average position, and Carpet One Floor & Home is the only…
Renaissance Floors leads this 2026 ranking of natural stone flooring suppliers and installers, named by 4 of 6 AI platforms. CSI, Zona Floors, and six others fit specific regions and buyer…
Shaw Floors leads this 2026 study of pet-resistant flooring brands, named by 5 of 6 AI platforms for its Pet Perfect Luxury Vinyl with PawDefense Technology. Hartco Dogwood Pro…
Floor & Decor leads the eight qualifying commercial-grade flooring suppliers for rental properties, named by 4 of 7 platforms. Lowe's, Empire Today for Business, MSI Surfaces, BuildDirect…
Home Depot Tile Installation is the consensus leader in this 7-platform AI study of tile floor installation providers, named by 3 of 7 platforms (42.9%) at an average listed position of…
This 2026 index ranks eight flooring contractors for uneven and sloping subfloors. Floor Coverings International leads on mentions, while Handis, 1 Wood Floors, and The JEVN Group suit…
Floor Coverings International is the consensus leader for whole-home flooring replacement in an occupied house, ranking first across the seven AI platforms studied with 3 platform mentions…
