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Living Room Flooring

Living Room Flooring

The living room is one of the most used spaces in your home, so your flooring needs to handle daily foot traffic without losing its look. These living room flooring options are designed for durability, comfort, and long-lasting style. Whether you’re entertaining guests or relaxing at home, you’ll find floors that are easy to clean, resist scratches, and complement any design style.
  • 15235049 00 pdp Vigorous Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring — Boscawen
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 7.2″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm
    (198)

    Vigorous Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring - Boscawen

    15235049

    $339 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $435 / sq ft
    22% OFF
  • 15271429 00 pdp Ultimate Extra Large Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring — Cottage Oak
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 7.17″
    Length: L: 72"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
    (124)

    Ultimate Extra Large Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring - Cottage Oak

    15271429

    $579 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $780 / sq ft
    26% OFF
  • 15275132 00 pdp Coal Harbor Extra Wide Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring — Lavaux
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 9.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 7 mm
    (51)

    Coal Harbor Extra Wide Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring - Lavaux

    15275132

    $449 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $563 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • 15275819 galiano angle a432c532 456a 45e9 b4c2 abbbb64fca77 Advantage Wide Plank Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Galiano
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 6.5″
    Length: L: 15.7 - 74.8"
    Thickness: T: 0.38"
    (73)

    Advantage Wide Plank Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Galiano

    15275819

    $429 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $505 / sq ft
    15% OFF
  • 15274721 00 pdp 7beda5f8 ebf0 4eb7 8fa0 dc4d0e6fb981 Southport 7.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Rich Roast
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 23.5 - 75.19"
    Thickness: T: 0.55"
    (66)

    Southport 7.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Rich Roast

    15274721

    $739 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $919 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • 15275100 00 pdp 17be8b81 726d 4c86 ba80 e9f48bccae1e Westport White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Mohave
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 6.5″
    Length: L: 15.7 - 75.19"
    Thickness: T: 0.47"
    (69)

    Westport White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Mohave

    15275100

    $529 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $659 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • 15265807 00 pdp Influence Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring — Pecan
    Clearance
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm
    (124)

    Influence Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring - Pecan

    15265807

    $245 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $435 / sq ft
    44% OFF
  • 15275812 00 pdp Affluent Wood-Look Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring — Cavern
    Limited Offer
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 5 mm
    (110)

    Affluent Wood-Look Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring - Cavern

    15275812

    $245 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $435 / sq ft
    44% OFF
  • 15235041 00 pdp Vigorous Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring — Avebury
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 7.2″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm
    (198)

    Vigorous Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring - Avebury

    15235041

    $339 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $435 / sq ft
    22% OFF
  • 15271430 00 pdp Ultimate Extra Large Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring — Desert Oak
    Limited Offer
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 7.17″
    Length: L: 72"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
    (124)

    Ultimate Extra Large Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring - Desert Oak

    15271430

    $435 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $780 / sq ft
    44% OFF
  • 15275133 00 pdp Coal Harbor Extra Wide Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring — Yarra
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 9.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 7 mm
    (51)

    Coal Harbor Extra Wide Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring - Yarra

    15275133

    $449 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $563 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • 15275820 mayne angle Advantage Wide Plank Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Mayne
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 6.5″
    Length: L: 15.7 - 74.8"
    Thickness: T: 0.38"
    (73)

    Advantage Wide Plank Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Mayne

    15275820

    $429 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $505 / sq ft
    15% OFF
  • 15274722 00 pdp fa225944 44f2 463b a1ae f1aed8922937 Southport 7.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Barn Yard
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 23.5 - 75.19"
    Thickness: T: 0.55"
    (66)

    Southport 7.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Barn Yard

    15274722

    $739 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $919 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • 15275101 00 pdp 58014eac 955b 45af 9de2 2bc9696137a1 Westport White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Snow Cloud
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 6.5″
    Length: L: 15.7 - 75.19"
    Thickness: T: 0.47"
    (69)

    Westport White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Snow Cloud

    15275101

    $529 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $659 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • 15265810 00 pdp Influence Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring — American Gray Oak
    Clearance
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm
    (124)

    Influence Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring - American Gray Oak

    15265810

    $245 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $435 / sq ft
    44% OFF
  • 15275814 00 pdp Affluent Wood-Look Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring — Autumn
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 5 mm
    (110)

    Affluent Wood-Look Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring - Autumn

    15275814

    $299 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $435 / sq ft
    31% OFF
  • 15235042 00 pdp Vigorous Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring — Brodgar
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 7.2″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm
    (198)

    Vigorous Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring - Brodgar

    15235042

    $339 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $435 / sq ft
    22% OFF
  • 15271431 00 pdp Ultimate Extra Large Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring — Lava Grey Oak
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 7.17″
    Length: L: 72"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
    (124)

    Ultimate Extra Large Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring - Lava Grey Oak

    15271431

    $579 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $780 / sq ft
    26% OFF
  • 15275134 00 pdp Coal Harbor Extra Wide Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring — Montelena
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 9.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 7 mm
    (51)

    Coal Harbor Extra Wide Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring - Montelena

    15275134

    $449 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $563 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • 15275821 cortes angle Advantage Wide Plank Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Cortes
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 6.5″
    Length: L: 15.7 - 74.8"
    Thickness: T: 0.38"
    (73)

    Advantage Wide Plank Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Cortes

    15275821

    $429 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $505 / sq ft
    15% OFF
  • 15274723 00 pdp 1391614e 9729 4187 8d8c c4389037057b Southport 7.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Seashore
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 23.5 - 75.19"
    Thickness: T: 0.55"
    (66)

    Southport 7.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Seashore

    15274723

    $739 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $919 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • 15275099 00 pdp 2e2ed5e2 0896 4edd a219 a7fdb8e5feeb Westport White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Seashore
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 6.5″
    Length: L: 15.7 - 75.19"
    Thickness: T: 0.47"
    (69)

    Westport White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Seashore

    15275099

    $529 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $659 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • 15265806 00 pdp Influence Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring — Antique Walnut
    Clearance
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm
    (124)

    Influence Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring - Antique Walnut

    15265806

    $245 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $435 / sq ft
    44% OFF
  • 15275815 00 pdp Affluent Wood-Look Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring — Grain
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 5 mm
    (110)

    Affluent Wood-Look Waterproof Vinyl Plank Flooring - Grain

    15275815

    $299 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $435 / sq ft
    31% OFF

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best flooring for a living room?
The best living room flooring depends on your household, style, and budget. Hardwood and engineered hardwood are the most popular choices — they add warmth, visual appeal, and long-term resale value. Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) is the top pick for homes with pets, kids, or heavy foot traffic thanks to its waterproof construction and scratch resistance. Laminate offers a similar look to hardwood at a lower price point. Carpet remains a strong option for living rooms where comfort underfoot is a priority. Each has real advantages — the right answer depends on how you live in your space.
Is hardwood or luxury vinyl plank better for a living room?
Both are excellent living room flooring options, but they serve different priorities. Hardwood offers timeless aesthetics, can be refinished multiple times, and tends to increase home resale value. LVP is 100% waterproof, more resistant to dents and scratches, and typically more affordable upfront. If your living room gets heavy use, has pets, or connects to an entryway or kitchen, LVP is often the more practical choice. If your living room is a formal or low-traffic space and long-term value is the priority, hardwood is hard to beat.
How do I choose the right flooring color for my living room?
Start with your existing fixed elements — wall color, furniture, trim, and the amount of natural light your living room gets. Light-toned floors make a room feel larger and more open; darker tones create warmth and drama. Mid-tones are the most forgiving and easiest to style around over time. Undertones matter too — a floor with warm (yellow/brown) undertones can clash with cool-toned walls. The best way to get this right is to order free samples and view them in your actual space before buying. What looks perfect in a photo may read differently under your lighting.
How much flooring do I need for my living room?
Measure your living room's length and width in feet and multiply to get your square footage. Then add 10% to account for cuts, waste, and future repairs — bump that to 15% if you're planning a diagonal or herringbone pattern. For example, a 15x20 ft living room is 300 sq ft, so you'd order 330 sq ft minimum. It's always better to have a small amount left over than to run short mid-project and face a potential dye lot mismatch. If you're unsure, our team can help you calculate the right quantity before you order.
What flooring holds up best in a high-traffic living room?
For high-traffic living rooms, look for flooring with a proven wear layer or hardness rating. Rigid core LVP with a wear layer of 12 mil or higher handles heavy use very well. For hardwood, species with a higher Janka hardness rating — like hickory or white oak — hold up better than softer woods like pine. Laminate with an AC3 or AC4 rating is also built for heavy residential traffic. Whatever you choose, the installation quality and underlayment matter just as much as the product itself.
Can I put the same flooring throughout my living room and adjacent rooms?
Yes — and it's usually the right move. Running the same flooring continuously through connected spaces like a living room, hallway, and dining area creates a cohesive, open feel and makes smaller homes look significantly larger. It also simplifies your purchase and reduces the number of transition strips needed. If you're tying into an existing floor in another room, bring a sample of that floor when you shop so you can find a complementary match.
Do I need underlayment for living room flooring?
In most cases, yes. Underlayment cushions the floor, reduces noise, and provides a thermal layer — all of which matter in a living room where you spend a lot of time. Some LVP and laminate products come with underlayment pre-attached; if yours doesn't, it's worth adding separately. For concrete subfloors, a moisture-barrier underlayment is especially important. Check the product specifications before purchasing — using the wrong underlayment (or none at all) can void the manufacturer warranty.
Can I try flooring samples before I buy?
Yes. BuildDirect offers free flooring samples so you can see exactly how a product looks in your living room under your lighting before placing a full order. Colors, textures, and finishes can look very different on a screen versus in your actual space. Order a few samples, lay them on your floor, and live with them for a day or two before deciding. It's the best step you can take to avoid buyer's remorse on a flooring purchase.

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