[Jims5543]

Sometimes you have to work a deal. I am more from the camp we both get what we want. There are times when I came out with the better deal and times when I took a small hit but it was time not material.

Maybe he gets really good prices on the material, you can work a partial trade or offer to buy material at HIS cost if he will install?

There is always a solution and if you two are cool with each other either you work a deal, or you do his work for cash and one day paint your floor.