Product Quality
Premium A & B Stock
Mostly C-Stock / lower-grade materials
Product Quality
Dye Lot Consistency
Breakage Rate
Wear Layer (LVP)
Selection
Design Trends
Expert Guidance
Pricing
Sourcing
Customer Fit
Longevity
Waste Factor
Dye Lot Consistency
Breakage Rate
Strict batch matching to avoid color variation
Low — curated from top-tier distributors
Premium A & B Stock
Strict batch matching to avoid color variation
Low — curated from top-tier distributors
12–20 mil + commercial options
Huge variety across brands + markets
Modern, fashion-forward styles
Flooring specialists with real product knowledge
Transparent, below-retail, expanded-market deals
Direct access to multiple suppliers & liquidation channels
Objective recommendations based on your needs
Higher durability, better construction
Lower waste due to higher-grade boards
Mixed lots = higher risk of mismatched floors
Higher breakage due to lower-grade stock
Mostly C-Stock / lower-grade materials
Mixed lots = higher risk of mismatched floors
Higher breakage due to lower-grade stock
Mostly 6 mil entry-level
Limited to what fits on store shelves
Generic, outdated, “safe” colors
Random staff with minimal flooring training
Retail markups + overhead baked in
One supply stream, no expanded markets
Product pushed based on store inventory
Shorter lifespan, lower performance
More boards unusable due to defects