You may have already purchased flooring, but I'll share a couple of things to think about as you consider purchasing online. Did your local flooring store invest time, effort, and energy in helping you with your decision, and share their expertise with you? Did they let you take samples home? If so, they have sown with you, consider letting them reap the benefit of their time, energy, resources, and sharing their expertise. They may cost more but it is a reasonable expectation that they get paid for their time and sharing their expertise and resources, again, if that is the case here.

If there is an issue with flooring purchased online or you need to file a claim, will your online retailer help you with that, or just refer you to the manufacturer, and you are kind of on your own? And would you have to pay shipping charges to return the flooring? Those are also valid questions for your local flooring store as well.

I realize this didn't answer your question. I hope you have a great experience and love your flooring wherever you end up purchasing it.

@James Cronk

Well said!

The best thing for homeowner is to use the same flooring store to source and install your floor. In case you have issues to deal with after installation, that will be your one-stop shop. A well-established flooring store is more capable of and interested in dealing with potential floor and installation issues than an independent contractor.