Feeling patriotic? The good news is that there are many options for buying USA-made flooring. 

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Why Buy USA-Made Flooring?

Reasons to buy flooring made in the USA:

1. To support local businesses: When you buy USA-made flooring, you're supporting local businesses that manufacture, print, seal, and construct your beautiful flooring. They may even be in your community! That's a feeling you can't beat.
2. Follow sustainability practices: This option is for you if you're interested in keeping the planet healthy.
3. Invest in quality materials: You know exactly where your flooring is from and what's in it — something everyone needs to know. You're doing yourself a service by buying USA-made flooring.

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What a USA-Made Expert is Saying

"All Swiss Krono USA manufacturing, management, marketing, and customer service are based in Barnwell, S.C., for two reasons. First, we are employing American workers in well-paying, highly skilled jobs to craft some of the best products in the world. Cheap laminate floors produced in third-world countries simply don't meet the quality standards Americans have come to expect...Second, we think it is important to support the American economy. We urge all consumers to verify where the products they are buying were made, then to buy American. It means quality and safety, and for some, it means a job!" — Swiss Krono

Brands with USA-Made Flooring

We've chosen a select few of our most reputable and trusted American-made flooring brands for this guide, including:  

Shaw

For over 50 years, Shaw Floors, has provided happy homeowners and renters with exceptional product expertise and the finest USA-made products, including but not limited to luxury vinyl, engineered wood, and carpet. With beliefs in innovation, passion, and culture for service, they hope to excite every Shaw customer and make them proud to have a piece of their flooring in their home. 

Mannington

The flooring company, Mannington Mills, is a 4th generation family-owned business with its main headquarters in New Jersey, USA. We're proud partners to provide you and your family with a variety of stylish laminate planks that are DIY-friendly and made of quality materials that resist everyday wear and tear. They offer a wide variety of USA-made carpet, laminate, and vinyl flooring.

Mohawk

Mohawk is one of the oldest All-American brands, with its first carpets hitting the market in . Since then, the company has been an active leader in the flooring industry for its environmentally responsible practices and development of renewably sourced products. They pride themselves in their 100% American-made products, including carpet, vinyl, laminate, and engineered hardwood. 

Joy Carpets

Joy Carpets offers various carpet products, ranging from broadloom and modular carpets, rugs, and mats. Since , they've been a pioneer in fine gauge tufting and providing superior materials with the best warranties. You can choose from their most colorful and intricate patterns by shopping their carpets on our website.

So what options do you have? You can buy from a countless variety of options, including USA-made carpet, vinyl, laminate, engineered wood, and more. Now, let's find the right one for you. 

USA-Made Carpet

Carpet rolls and carpet tiles are an affordable warm option for your home. The majority of the USA-made carpet brands we carry undergo rigorous testing and safety measures to ensure top-notch quality, low-VOC, and come backed by air-quality certifications like CRI Green Label Plus®. Rest assured the flooring you put in your home is safe to use for animals, children, and yourself. Explore below for best-selling American-made carpets you're sure to love. 

Air.o New Beginnings I Carpet with Pad

This revolutionary USA-made carpet by Mohawk is engineered to help homeowners with comfort and easy clean-ability.

While this option is made of 100% recycled material, it outperforms competitors thanks to its premium polyester fibers, making it inherently stain and moisture-resistant. Worried about allergens? Mohawk Air.o products are free of latex, odors, and VOCs. 

Features:

• Latex and VOC-free
• 10-year quality warranty
• Installs in half the time

SHAW FLOORIGAMI TRI-TONE CARPET PLANK

Shaw Floorigami Tri-Tone Carpet Plank

USA-made Floorigami Tri-Tone is a simple, comfortable, and functional multi-tonal cut pile carpet plank that features a rich blend of three complementary hues perfect for adding a punch of personality.

Features:

• DIY, peel and stick carpet planks
• Hypoallergenic and stain resistant
• Great for active households with kids and pets

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Joy Carpets Balanced Carpet

The Balanced collection by Joy Carpets features an attractive linear pattern available in several colors that look great in any space.

Features:

• Actionbac®  Backing
• Class 1 fire rating
• Green Label Plus® Certified 
• Easy to clean and maintain

JOY CARPETS BALANCED CARPET

Honorable Mentions

• Foss ComfortPlus Padded Carpet Tile
• Pentz Dynamic Carpet Tiles
• Gingham Indoor Outdoor Rug

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USA-Made Vinyl

Vinyl is the up-and-coming best flooring for your home. Part of the reason it catches homeowners' and renters' attention is because of all the options vinyl can offer. You can buy vinyl tiles, planks, and rolls - all available in different install options and with different features. Additionally, vinyl can mimic natural wood and stone and is available in various printed patterns. Ready to explore? Check out some of our customer favorites from American flooring manufacturers like Shaw and Mannington. 

Shaw Purview 6" Luxury Vinyl Planks

If you desire the strongest vinyl material for your floor, Shaw Purview Luxury Vinyl Planks can offer that. Featuring a 20mil wear layer and topped with an ExoGuard™ Quartz-Enhanced Urethane finish, your floors will easily withstand the wear and tear that comes with a busy household.

Features:

• 20mil wear layer
• Rated for commercial and residential use
• Floorscore® Certified

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Adura Max Apex 16" Waterproof Vinyl Planks

Elegant. Decorative. Durable. Adura Max Apex Planks are an all-in-one flooring set to impress you and your guests. The HydroLoc Waterproof core and SratchResist technology ensure that your floors look new for as long as possible.

To prove their vinyl is a superior vinyl option, Mannington offers a lifetime residential warranty with your purchase. 

Features:

• Registered embossing
• Dampens sound by 30%
• Treated with Microban® Surface Protection

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Mohawk Dodford 7.5" Luxury Vinyl Planks

These flexible luxury vinyl planks are a showstopping choice for homes, apartments, condos, and more. They're sturdy, waterproof, stain-resistant, and DIY-friendly, so they can float right on top of your subfloor – no glue needed.

Features:

• 25-year limited residential warranty
• Easy to install and maintain
• Broad selection of wood looks

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Honorable Mentions

• Mannington Realities II 6' Vinyl Sheet
• Stone Flex Tiles - Classic Collection
• Shaw In the Grain Vinyl Plank

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USA-Made Laminate

Laminate flooring is a classic choice for all rooms of the home. You can't beat it with a natural look and feel, easy installation, and affordable pricing. Common benefits you'll find with this USA-made flooring include scratch resistance, waterproofing, and FloorScore® Certifications. Discover a few of our all-star laminates made in the United States below!

12mm Hillside Hickory Waterproof Laminate

Whether you want a traditional or contemporary feel to your home, Hillside Hickory Waterproof Laminate can help you achieve that! Available in an array of warm and cool tone wood-look colors.

Features:

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• 72-hour spill and indentation protection
• 25-year warranty
• Natural wood looks and textures
• 70% recycled materials

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10mm Mohawk RevWood Plus Castlebriar Laminate

Mohawk's RevWood Plus Castlebriar Laminate features beautiful wood-like staining and extra-wide plank design and comes with many attractive benefits.

With RevWood Plus technology and a hydroseal waterproof finish, you can feel confident in the longevity of their floors, all while they look exceptional in the kitchen,  bedroom, or living room.

Features:

• Hydroseal waterproof finish
• Lifetime limited residential warranty
• Install on any level of the home

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Honorable Mentions

• 12mm Mohawk RevWood Plus Sawmill Ridge Laminate
• 12mm Mannington Arcadia Waterproof Laminate
• 12mm Mannington Historic Oak Waterproof Laminate

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USA-Made Engineered Wood

Engineered wood has all the benefits of natural wood flooring, but with the added protection of extra layers. It stands up to moisture, denting, and humidity well and, best of all, is less expensive than hardwood. Curious if it's DIY-friendly? Most engineered wood is designed with click-lock or tongue-and-groove installation and floats above your subfloor – no extensive tools needed.

Although engineered wood is one of the newest flooring technologies on the market, you don't have to sacrifice options of the highest quality and manufacturing standards. Explore some of our favorites from Shaw and Mohawk.

Shaw Reflections Hickory Engineered Wood

Achieve a well-lived and rustic aesthetic to your home with Shaw Reflections Hickory Engineered wood. In addition to the wide plank appearance that effortlessly elongates your space, these floors are water-resistant and come with a Stabilitek core to reduce indenting and scratches. Available in a range of low-gloss stain colors. 

Features:

• Install on any level
• Radiant heat approved
• 7% low-gloss finish

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Mohawk Ultrawood Westport Cape Engineered Wood

You can enjoy the beauty of natural wood veneer with Westport Cape, a performance hardwood floor engineered with Mohawk's UltraWood technology.

With this option, you'll receive the WetProtect finish and uniclic locking mechanism for installation, preventing water from penetrating any part of the plank. Rest assured this flooring won't warp, wrinkle, or house bacteria over time. 

Features:

• Certified easy to install
• Lifetime residential warranty
• Scratch-resistant and waterproof

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Honorable Mentions

• Shaw Vicksburg Hickory Engineered Wood
• Riverstone Hickory Engineered Wood
• Mohawk Ultrawood Gingham Oaks Engineered Hardwood

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Conclusion

Buying USA-made allows you to support your neighbor and ethical practices. You can love your flooring and have a feel-good moment.

Types of Flooring

Published May 19,

Each type of flooring material has its own unique benefits. To choose the best types of flooring for your home, first assess the needs of each room. From there, you can select between the wide range of flooring options by matching your style preferences to the size of your budget. This guide reviews several different types of flooring and their pros and cons, so you can find the best type of flooring for every room in your home.

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Table of Contents

1. Types of Vinyl Flooring

2. Types of Tile Flooring

3. Types of Laminate Flooring

4. Types of Hardwood Flooring

5. Hybrid Resilient Flooring

6. Carpet Flooring

Types of Vinyl Flooring

Vinyl flooring is extremely durable and cost-effective. It’s made from plastic, usually consisting of acrylic, PVC and similar polymers. It's a budget-friendly option for homeowners who want luxurious style and commercial grade durability. Vinyl flooring is available in planks, sheets or tiles. Since it is scratch- and stain-resistant and waterproof, vinyl flooring is both functional and stylish.

• Vinyl flooring requires a higher upfront investment, but ideal for heavy traffic areas like kitchens and hallways. It's also easy to install.
• All types of vinyl flooring are available in many different color options.
• Vinyl can be installed in rolls or in a variety of different shapes, sizes and install methods. These install methods
  include adhesive, peel-and-stick and click-lock. Vinyl can also be installed directly over most existing floors.
• Vinyl finishes include no-wax, urethane or enhanced urethane. Each offers stain-resistance and a nice shine that does not require polishing or buffing.
• When shopping for your vinyl flooring, keep the wear layer in mind. This is the top surface of your flooring, usually made of a clear, polyurethane coat. The wear layer makes the flooring waterproof, scratch- and/or stain-resistant. Thickness ranges between 4 to 40 millimeters, with a thicker wear layer making more sense for homes with pets, kids and high traffic.
• Luxury vinyl plank flooring is made to look like hardwood, and vinyl tile flooring is made to look like high-end stones such as marble. Sheet vinyl flooring can look like wood, stone, slate or other materials.

Types of Tile Flooring

Tile flooring is perfect for high-moisture rooms that have the potential to get wet, like bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms and basements. Tiles are versatile and can last for many years with little maintenance required. Many tile textures are available that can mimic wood, stone or even fabric.

• Ceramic tile is made from clay and is durable enough for most rooms of the house. It has a softer, more comfortable walking surface compared to other types of tile flooring.
• Porcelain tile is fired at a higher temperature than ceramic tile, making it more durable, less porous and even more water-resistant than ceramic. However, it’s also more expensive per square foot than ceramic tile.
• Natural stone tile includes granite, marble, slate and other materials that have an elegant appearance. These tiles can be expensive and sometimes less durable than other types of tile.
• Other types of tiles include mosaic glass, metal, cement and engineered tile. Engineered tile is created with limestone, bits of marble and other materials like epoxy.
• Tile flooring can work perfectly in kitchens and bathrooms, but it is also more tedious to install. Certain stones, like marble and slate, require extra care and can stain, scuff or chip easily.

Types of Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring delivers the look of real wood, tile or stone flooring at budget-friendly price. However, laminate usually requires less maintenance than these traditional types of flooring. Scratch-resistant, waterproof, noise-resistant and heated options are available in a variety of attractive, easy-to-install styles. For these reasons, laminate flooring has become a popular choice in many homes.

• Laminate comes in planks, tiles or squares that feature an interlocking tongue-and-groove assembly. This simplifies installation.
• Grain styles of laminate wood flooring mimic the look of pine, maple, cherry, oak and other hardwoods.
• Other styles of laminate replicate the look of stone, marble, limestone, slate and travertine.
• Durable laminate flooring options hold up well. They're ideal for wet bathroom floors, kitchen spills and wear and tear from pets.

Types of Hardwood Flooring

Hardwood flooring is durable and provides a timeless, elegant look. Certain types of hardwood floors can be refinished up to five times, and you can change the sheen to match a newly decorated room. Area rugs make easy, attractive additions to rooms with hardwood floors. While hardwood flooring requires a higher upfront investment, many homeowners choose it for its longevity and beauty. You can opt to install hardwood flooring on your own or save time by hiring professionals to install your new flooring.

There are two basic types of hardwood flooring. Solid hardwood flooring consists of boards milled from a single piece of solid wood. Engineered hardwood flooring consists of a multi-layer base (made of compressed wood, resin and polymers) with real hardwood on the surface. It can be more budget-friendly than solid hardwood.

• Hardwood is available in many different types of wood, such as red oak, white oak, cherry, walnut, hickory and maple. Natural hardwood options require regular maintenance and care to preserve their natural appearance.
• Many engineered hardwoods now have waterproof, scratch and dent-resistant options. These choices are ideal for high-moisture areas like kitchens and bathrooms, as well as busy areas like hallways. Families with children and pets can also benefit from these types of hardwood flooring choices.

Hybrid Resilient Flooring

Hybrid resilient flooring is low-maintenance, durable and waterproof like vinyl flooring but with the versatile looks of hardwood or stone. It's made of multiple layers and has a vinyl top layer that's resistant to scratches and stains.

Carpet Flooring

Carpet is of course a great choice for rooms where you want extra warmth and comfort underfoot, such as bedrooms and family rooms. Choose your type of carpet based on the room's level of foot traffic, as some carpet textures and piles are more durable than others. There are a few primary types of carpet and a wide variety of materials available.

• Cut pile carpet fibers are cut so that the tops of each fiber is a tuft. The fibers can be various heights, twisted or cut at different angles. Some examples include frieze pile, saxony, textured, plush and cable.
• Loop pile carpet fibers are complete, uncut loops. They include berber, level loop, multi-level loop and sisal.
• Cut and loop pile carpets are a combination of these two types of fibers. The textured effect is often a patterned design.
• Carpet tiles are also called modular carpets or carpet squares. As the name suggests, the individual pieces are small shapes, often squares, but they can also be custom designed shapes. Carpet tiles create a variety of visual effects.

Other Types of Flooring

When it comes time to update your home, you're not just limited to the different types of flooring material mentioned above. Here are some other types of floors to consider when making upgrades:

• Bamboo flooring is often included in hardwood flooring and is comparable to hardwood's warm, attractive appearance. It’s sustainable and eco-friendly as well as durable and strong. Bamboo comes in a variety of shades, needs little maintenance and is budget friendly.
• Rubber flooring is available in sheets and tiles that come in multiple colors. Rubber blocks sound and resists moisture, and it's often used in garage flooring.
• Gym flooring, typically made of rubber or foam, is available in interlocking tiles or rolls of sheeting. This type of flooring is created to withstand the wear and tear of gyms and high traffic. It withstands water, reduces noise and absorbs shock.

Keep in mind that the best flooring materials for your home will depend on your lifestyle and budget. The wide variety in the different types of flooring materials available provide on-trend, water-resistant and easy-to-clean options. If you prefer to have flooring installed rather than tackling it yourself, our professionals can handle the flooring installation for you. Or if you need to get your flooring home, our truck rental can help. From pickups and vans to moving trucks, we've got you covered.

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