Quick Answer
Yes, Menards has a full flooring department. Every Menards store stocks laminate, luxury vinyl plank, sheet vinyl, ceramic and porcelain tile, solid and engineered hardwood, carpet, area rugs, and the underlayment, trim, and adhesives that go with them. Menards.com lists an even larger catalogue with extra colours and special-order options.
Menards is known for the 11 percent mail-in rebate that runs roughly once a month, which makes their effective flooring prices among the lowest in the Midwest big-box market.
What Menards Stocks
- Mohawk RevWood and Pergo laminate (their bread and butter).
- Mohawk SolidTech and Smartcore rigid-core LVP.
- Bruce, Mullican, and Mohawk engineered and solid hardwood.
- Mohawk Smartstrand and house-brand carpet by the foot.
- Tile from Marazzi, American Olean, and Menards' own Mohawk lines.
- Underlayment, transition strips, leveller, trowels, vapour barrier.
Installation
Menards offers paid installation through local contractors in most markets. Quotes are by the room and usually competitive with Home Depot. You can also book free in-store help to calculate quantities and place special orders for non-stock colours.
How the Rebate Works
The 11 percent rebate is a mail-in store credit, not cash. Save the receipt, submit by the deadline printed on the rebate form, and you get a Menards Merchandise Credit Cheque about six weeks later. It applies to flooring on top of any sale price, which can bring a 1.79 USD per square foot LVP down under 1.60 USD effective.
How It Compares
Menards usually beats Home Depot and Lowe's on house-brand laminate and LVP after the 11 percent. Home Depot and Lowe's win on installation network breadth (they have stores in every state). For Midwest shoppers, Menards is the value play; for the rest of the country, Home Depot or Lowe's is usually closer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the answer change for tenants vs owners?
Yes. Tenants almost never see the same financing, removal, or warranty terms an owner gets. Most retailers will only sell to whoever is on title or has written landlord permission.
Is the price quoted in pounds the same in dollars?
No. UK and US flooring markets price differently: the UK quotes per square metre with VAT, the US quotes per square foot pre-tax. Multiply UK per metre by roughly 0.093 to compare per square foot.
Will the answer change in five years?
Probably. Tax thresholds, retailer line-ups, and warranty terms shift every year. Always confirm with the source before signing a contract.
Does the same apply for commercial buildings?
Mostly no. Commercial flooring carries different fire ratings, slip ratings, and depreciation treatment than residential. Anything you read here assumes a typical owner-occupied home unless stated otherwise.
Pro Tips
- Get the quote in writing. Verbal estimates from any retailer or contractor are worth nothing when disputes happen.
- Keep your receipts and lot numbers for at least the length of the warranty. Most claims are denied because the buyer cannot prove what was bought.
- Read the financing small print. Most "interest free" offers carry deferred interest, which means full retroactive interest if you miss the payoff date by one day.
- Ask about disposal fees up front. Removal of the old floor can add 1 to 3 dollars per square foot if not bundled.
Bottom Line
The right answer here depends on your home, your budget, and your local market. Use the numbers as a starting point, get at least two written quotes, and never sign on a contractor's clipboard at the door without 24 hours to read the contract.
Best Time to Buy Flooring at Menards
Menards runs the 11 percent mail-in rebate roughly one week a month, with the largest stack-up coming after Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, and Black Friday. Flooring also goes on clearance markdown in late January and late August as Menards rotates new-season Mohawk and Pergo lines in. Combining a clearance plank with an 11 percent rebate window is the cheapest moment to buy.
Installation Through Menards
Menards contracts independent local fitters for installs in most stores. You bring in your room measurements, they quote labour separately, and the materials still earn the 11 percent rebate. Read the contractor's reviews on Google before booking, because crews vary by zip code.
How to Compare Quotes Without Getting Burned
Get at least three written quotes broken out line by line: material per square foot, labour per square foot, removal of old floor, subfloor prep, baseboard handling, toilet pull, disposal fees, and warranty terms. A "total job" number from a single contractor tells you nothing about where the money is going, and you cannot compare it to anyone else.
Walk every quote against the others using the same measurements. Use the contractor's own square footage, not a guess, because room squareness varies. If one contractor's square footage is 15 percent higher than the others, ask why before signing.
Questions Most Homeowners Forget to Ask
Who is on the crew?
The salesperson rarely lays the floor. Ask for the lead installer's name and years of experience.
Is the install warranty written and transferable?
Most chain installers give a one-year labour warranty; specialist independents often give five.
What happens if my baseboards crack during pull?
Get the replacement policy in the contract, not in conversation.
How is moisture in the subfloor tested?
Concrete should be tested with a calcium chloride or relative humidity probe, not eyeballed.
What is the lead time on the planks I picked?
Special-order colours often run 4 to 8 weeks.
