Data Sources

Pricing Data Sources

Regional pricing rates used in our calculators are derived from the following sources, reviewed for 2026:

United States

• US Bureau of Labor Statistics — Producer Price Index for flooring materials
• National Floor Covering Association (NFCA) — regional installation rate surveys
• Home Depot, Lowe's, Floor & Decor — published retail price ranges

United Kingdom

• UK Office for National Statistics — Construction Output Price Indices
• Checkatrade and Rated People — verified contractor pricing data
• Wickes, B&Q, Topps Tiles — published retail pricing

Canada

• Statistics Canada — Construction Price Statistics
• HomeStars — regional contractor pricing data
• Home Hardware, Home Depot Canada, RONA — published retail ranges

Australia

• Australian Bureau of Statistics — Producer Price Indexes
• HiPages and ServiceSeeking — verified contractor pricing data
• Bunnings, Beaumont Tiles, National Tiles — published retail ranges

Update Frequency

All pricing data is reviewed annually. Each page shows its most recent review date.