Where to Buy Affordable LVP Flooring: A Complete Buying & Shipping Guide
Shopping for luxury vinyl plank flooring can get confusing quickly. Prices vary dramatically, specifications aren't always easy to compare, and buying from the closest flooring store isn't necessarily the most affordable option.
Whether you're flooring your own home, renovating a rental, flipping a property, or purchasing materials for a construction project, it pays to shop around — including beyond your local area.
So, where can you buy affordable LVP flooring? Can you order flooring from another state? Can LVP be shipped directly to you? And how do you know if lower-priced flooring is actually a good value?
Here's what to know before you buy.
Where Can I Buy Affordable LVP Flooring?
Luxury vinyl plank flooring is available from big-box home improvement stores, traditional flooring retailers, online flooring companies, and independent discount flooring suppliers.
The biggest difference isn't always the flooring itself. Sometimes, it's the business model behind the price.
Traditional flooring retailers may have expenses associated with large showrooms, sales commissions, installation departments, and extensive product catalogs. Other flooring suppliers operate differently and may be able to offer quality products at significantly lower prices.
At Plank'd Discount Flooring, we specialize primarily in LVP and keep our approach simple: quality flooring at straightforward, competitive prices.
We're a family-owned flooring supplier based in Rocky Mount, Virginia, with options for homeowners, contractors, landlords, property investors, builders, and commercial projects.
And you don't have to live nearby to buy from us.
Is Cheap LVP Flooring Actually Good?
It can be.
One of the most important distinctions to make when shopping is this:
Inexpensive flooring isn't necessarily cheaply made flooring.
A higher retail price doesn't automatically mean you're getting a better floor. Likewise, a low price shouldn't be the only reason you choose one.
Instead, compare what you're actually getting.
Some important LVP specifications to consider include:
Wear layer — such as 12mil, 20mil, 22mil, or 28mil
Overall plank thickness
Core construction
Click-lock system
Attached pad, if applicable
Residential and commercial warranty
Manufacturer
Country of origin
Water resistance or waterproof construction
At Plank'd, we carry several different LVP specifications so customers can choose a product that makes sense for their project instead of automatically paying for features they may not need.
How Much Should LVP Flooring Cost?
LVP pricing can vary considerably based on the construction, thickness, wear layer, manufacturer, warranty, design, and where you purchase it.
But even small differences in price per square foot become significant on a whole-house project.
For example, consider 1,500 square feet of flooring:
$1.99/sq. ft. = $2,985
$2.49/sq. ft. = $3,735
$2.99/sq. ft. = $4,485
$3.49/sq. ft. = $5,235
The difference between $1.99 and $3.49 per square foot is $2,250 on the same 1,500 square feet of flooring.
That's why it's important to compare more than brand names or where the flooring is sold.
Compare the specifications — and then compare the price.
Can I Buy LVP Flooring From Another State?
Yes. You don't necessarily have to purchase flooring from a retailer in your own city or even your own state.
LVP can be transported by freight, which makes it possible to purchase larger flooring orders from suppliers located hundreds of miles away.
This can dramatically expand your options, particularly if local flooring prices are high or you're looking for a particular specification, color, wear layer, or American-made product.
At Plank'd, we're based in Rocky Mount, Virginia, but we work with customers outside Virginia as well.
Can LVP Flooring Be Shipped?
Yes. Larger LVP orders can typically be transported on pallets using a freight carrier.
That doesn't mean you necessarily have to purchase a full pallet of flooring. The amount you need should be based on the size of your project.
Freight arrangements can vary based on factors such as:
Total size and weight of the order
Distance
Residential versus commercial destination
Whether liftgate service is required
How the flooring will be unloaded
When considering an out-of-state purchase, ask the flooring supplier for the freight cost and then calculate your total delivered cost.
Is It Worth Paying Freight to Buy Flooring From Another State?
Sometimes — especially on a larger project.
Suppose you need 1,500 square feet of flooring.
A local option costs $3.49 per square foot, for a material cost of $5,235.
Another supplier offers a comparable product for $2.39 per square foot, for a material cost of $3,585.
That's a $1,650 difference before freight.
Depending on the shipping cost, purchasing from the out-of-state supplier could still result in significant savings.
The calculation that matters is:
Flooring cost + freight + applicable taxes or fees = total delivered cost
Compare that number with the total cost of purchasing a comparable product locally.
Do I Have to Buy a Full Pallet of LVP?
Not necessarily.
At Plank'd, you don't have to purchase a full pallet simply to get our regular advertised pricing.
We sell flooring based on what you actually need for your project.
For a smaller room, that may mean a relatively small number of boxes. For a whole house, rental renovation, new construction project, or commercial space, it could mean a pallet or more.
The important thing is ordering the appropriate amount of flooring — not hitting an arbitrary quantity just to qualify for a price.
How Much LVP Should I Order?
Start by determining the actual square footage of the areas you're flooring.
You'll generally want additional material for cuts, waste, damaged planks, and potentially future repairs. Approximately 5–10% extra is a common starting point, although complicated layouts or installation patterns may require more.
For example:
1,000 sq. ft. project + 10% = approximately 1,100 sq. ft. of flooring
1,500 sq. ft. project + 10% = approximately 1,650 sq. ft.
2,000 sq. ft. project + 10% = approximately 2,200 sq. ft.
Your final order also has to account for the number of square feet contained in each box.
What LVP Wear Layer Do I Need?
One of the most common mistakes when buying LVP is assuming that a higher wear-layer number is automatically necessary. It isn't always.
At Plank'd, we carry options including 12mil, 20mil, 22mil, and 28mil wear layers. The right choice depends on the property, traffic level, application, budget, and product specifications.
For example, the priorities for a homeowner remodeling a bedroom may be different from those of a landlord renovating multiple rental properties or a contractor installing flooring in a heavily traveled commercial space.
Rather than shopping by one specification alone, look at the entire product.
What About American-Made LVP?
If buying flooring made in the United States is important to you, ask where a product is manufactured rather than assuming based on the brand name.
Plank'd carries Made-in-USA LVP options in addition to other products.
Availability, colors, specifications, and pricing can change, so check our current inventory when you're ready to purchase.
Who Can Buy From Plank'd?
Plank'd works with homeowners as well as contractors, builders, landlords, property investors, house flippers, and other professionals.
For customers purchasing flooring regularly, price per square foot becomes especially important.
Consider the impact of saving just $0.50 per square foot:
1,000 sq. ft. = $500
2,000 sq. ft. = $1,000
5,000 sq. ft. = $2,500
10,000 sq. ft. = $5,000
The objective isn't simply to find the cheapest product. It's to find the right combination of quality, specifications, appearance, availability, and price for the project.
Looking for Affordable LVP?
You may not need to limit your flooring search to stores near you.
Plank'd Discount Flooring is a family-owned LVP supplier located in Rocky Mount, Virginia, serving homeowners, contractors, builders, landlords, and property investors — including customers outside Virginia.
If you're comparing flooring for an upcoming project, send us your ZIP code and approximate square footage.
We'll help you compare available options and determine whether purchasing from Plank'd makes sense after factoring in the flooring and delivery costs.
