# Commercial Building Materials Pricing Guides

Data-driven cost breakdowns, specification standards, and procurement guidance across our core material categories. Built from real commercial pricing data for GCs, developers, and design teams.

## Material categories

**March 2026 Last updated**

### [**Commercial Flooring Costs 2026**](/content/guides/flooring/index.html)  
LVT, SPC, Hardwood & More  
Cost per square foot comparison across vinyl, hardwood, laminate, carpet, and specialty flooring. Includes LVT vs SPC breakdown, wear layer specs, AC ratings, and tariff impact analysis.  
5 subcategories

### [**Commercial Tile Prices 2026**](/content/guides/tiles-stone/index.html)  
Porcelain, Ceramic & Natural Stone  
Ceramic vs porcelain pricing, natural stone costs, PEI abrasion ratings, full-body vs glazed spec guidance, DCOF slip resistance, and rectified vs non-rectified tile comparison.  
4 subcategories

### [**Countertop Prices 2026**](/content/guides/stone-countertops/index.html)  
Quartz vs Granite vs Marble  
Quartz, granite, marble, and quartzite cost per square foot. Mohs hardness comparison, marble etching guide, sealing requirements, and tariff-adjusted pricing by origin country.  
5 subcategories

## How to use these guides

Each guide combines real commercial pricing data from the [Flume Price Index](/content/price-index/index.html) with specification standards, material comparisons, and project-type recommendations. They are written for construction professionals who need accurate cost data and technical guidance to make procurement decisions.

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