Flooring: warranties compared
18 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
18 of 18 brands cover flooring in full for one year or less. 11 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends, and 5 keep something covered for life.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Bruce45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Structural integrity; Installation labor
- 2Hartco45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Structural integrity; Installation labor
- 3Mohawk45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Manufacturing defects; Structure and moisture (engineered only)Varies by model lineCheck your model's manual
- 4Pergo45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Defects, wear and fade; Light commercial useVaries by model lineCheck your model's manual
- 5Shaw45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Structural integrity
- 6Style Selections35/100Full: NonePartial: to 25 yearsPartial covers: 75 mil vinyl flooring; 55 mil vinyl flooring; 45 mil vinyl flooringCheck your model's manual
- 7Shaw Floors15/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Labor on professionally installed floorsVaries by model line
- 8Daltile13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Tile
- 9Marazzi13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Tile
- 10Merola Tile13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Tile (uninstalled)
- 11MSI13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Tile
- 12Armstrong Flooring10/100Full: NoneNo partial coverage
- 13CoreTec10/100Full: NoneNo partial coverage
- 14Florida Tile10/100Full: NoneNo partial coverage
- 15LifeProof10/100Full: NoneNo partial coverage
From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties
What these warranties often leave out
- Scratches, dents and looks9 of 18 brands
- Water damage8 of 18 brands
- Normal wear and tear6 of 18 brands
- Cracks4 of 18 brands
- Fading4 of 18 brands
- Accidental breaks and misuse2 of 18 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for flooring.
- LL FlooringMost items90 days from delivery
- Lowe'sMost items90 days
- The Home DepotMost items90 days
- WayfairMost items30 days from delivery
- SutherlandsSouth Central storesMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for flooring where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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Questions shoppers ask
Which brand of flooring has the best warranty?
On paper, Bruce scores highest, with no full coverage but some parts covered to lifetime.
Is a long warranty on flooring really that long?
Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.
Do I need to register to get the warranty?
None of the 18 brands require registration for their basic coverage. Registering can still get you recall notices. Keep your receipt either way.
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