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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.
  • Engineered Hardwood - Bonafide Supreme Wide Collection in 4mm Lombardy Engineered Hardwood - Bonafide Supreme Wide Collection — 4mm Lombardy
    On Sale
    Width: W: 9.5″
    Length: L: 23.62 - 86.61"
    Thickness: T: 0.63"
    (1)

    Engineered Hardwood - Bonafide Supreme Wide Collection - 4mm Lombardy

    15174831

    $995 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1125 / sq ft
    12% OFF
  • Westwood Waterproof Laminate Flooring in Platinum White Westwood Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Platinum White
    On Sale
    Width: W: 6.41″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm

    Westwood Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Platinum White

    15275900

    $425 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $531 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • Premier Acacia Engineered Hardwood in Cabernet Premier Acacia Engineered Hardwood — Cabernet
    On Sale
    Width: W: 4.0″
    Length: L: 36 - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.375"
    (3)

    Premier Acacia Engineered Hardwood - Cabernet

    15275988

    $399 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $485 / sq ft
    18% OFF
  • Lake Louise Heritage Laminate Flooring in Glacial Mist Lake Louise Heritage Laminate Flooring — Glacial Mist
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.64″
    Length: L: 50.63"
    Thickness: T: 9 mm
    (49)

    Lake Louise Heritage Laminate Flooring - Glacial Mist

    15988128

    $247 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $374 / sq ft
    34% OFF
  • Thousand Islands Haven PVC Free Flooring in Island Drift Thousand Islands Haven PVC Free Flooring — Island Drift
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 8.0″
    Length: L: 50.8"
    Thickness: T: 5 mm

    Thousand Islands Haven PVC Free Flooring - Island Drift

    15988175

    $479 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $749 / sq ft
    36% OFF
  • HydroBuild Waterproof Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Brewer's Brown HydroBuild Waterproof Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Brewer's Brown
    Width: W: 6.5″

    HydroBuild Waterproof Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Brewer's Brown

    15275491

    $1000 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1177 / sq ft
    15% OFF
  • Foundation Wide Plank Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Skeena Oak Foundation Wide Plank Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Skeena Oak
    Width: W: 7.12″
    Length: L: 12 - 84"
    Thickness: T: 0.75"
    (2)

    Foundation Wide Plank Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Skeena Oak

    15272518

    $1350 / sq ft
  • Urban Horizon WPC Vinyl Flooring in Graphite Grain Urban Horizon WPC Vinyl Flooring — Graphite Grain
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 8.86″
    Length: L: 71"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm

    Urban Horizon WPC Vinyl Flooring - Graphite Grain

    15988082

    $550 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $660 / sq ft
    17% OFF
  • Engineered Hardwood - Bonafide Supreme Wide Collection in 4mm Melville Engineered Hardwood - Bonafide Supreme Wide Collection — 4mm Melville
    On Sale
    Width: W: 9.5″
    Length: L: 23.62 - 86.61"
    Thickness: T: 0.63"
    (1)

    Engineered Hardwood - Bonafide Supreme Wide Collection - 4mm Melville

    15258706

    $925 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1123 / sq ft
    18% OFF
  • Westwood Waterproof Laminate Flooring in Walnut Oak Westwood Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Walnut Oak
    On Sale
    Width: W: 6.41″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm

    Westwood Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Walnut Oak

    15275901

    $425 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $531 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • Lake Louise Heritage Laminate Flooring in Frozen Echo Lake Louise Heritage Laminate Flooring — Frozen Echo
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.64″
    Length: L: 50.63"
    Thickness: T: 9 mm
    (49)

    Lake Louise Heritage Laminate Flooring - Frozen Echo

    15988129

    $247 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $374 / sq ft
    34% OFF
  • Thousand Islands Haven PVC Free Flooring in Channelway Thousand Islands Haven PVC Free Flooring — Channelway
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 8.0″
    Length: L: 50.8"
    Thickness: T: 5 mm

    Thousand Islands Haven PVC Free Flooring - Channelway

    15988176

    $479 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $749 / sq ft
    36% OFF
  • HydroBuild Waterproof Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Wooded Grove HydroBuild Waterproof Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Wooded Grove
    Width: W: 6.5″

    HydroBuild Waterproof Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Wooded Grove

    15275494

    $1000 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1177 / sq ft
    15% OFF
  • Foundation Wide Plank Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Natural Oak Foundation Wide Plank Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Natural Oak
    Width: W: 7.12″
    Length: L: 12 - 84"
    Thickness: T: 0.75"
    (2)

    Foundation Wide Plank Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Natural Oak

    15272519

    $1350 / sq ft
  • Urban Horizon WPC Vinyl Flooring in Cloud Gray Urban Horizon WPC Vinyl Flooring — Cloud Gray
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 8.86″
    Length: L: 71"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm

    Urban Horizon WPC Vinyl Flooring - Cloud Gray

    15988083

    $550 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $660 / sq ft
    17% OFF
  • Westwood Waterproof Laminate Flooring in Silver Sand Westwood Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Silver Sand
    On Sale
    Width: W: 6.41″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm

    Westwood Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Silver Sand

    15275902

    $425 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $531 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • Lake Louise Heritage Laminate Flooring in Crystal Haven Lake Louise Heritage Laminate Flooring — Crystal Haven
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.64″
    Length: L: 50.63"
    Thickness: T: 9 mm
    (49)

    Lake Louise Heritage Laminate Flooring - Crystal Haven

    15988130

    $247 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $374 / sq ft
    34% OFF
  • Thousand Islands Haven PVC Free Flooring in River Haven Thousand Islands Haven PVC Free Flooring — River Haven
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 8.0″
    Length: L: 50.8"
    Thickness: T: 5 mm

    Thousand Islands Haven PVC Free Flooring - River Haven

    15988177

    $479 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $749 / sq ft
    36% OFF
  • Foundation Wide Plank Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Rupert Oak Foundation Wide Plank Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Rupert Oak
    Width: W: 7.12″
    Length: L: 12 - 84"
    Thickness: T: 0.75"
    (2)

    Foundation Wide Plank Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Rupert Oak

    15272520

    $1350 / sq ft
  • Urban Horizon WPC Vinyl Flooring in Urban Timber Urban Horizon WPC Vinyl Flooring — Urban Timber
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 8.86″
    Length: L: 71"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm

    Urban Horizon WPC Vinyl Flooring - Urban Timber

    15988084

    $550 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $660 / sq ft
    17% OFF
  • Westwood Waterproof Laminate Flooring in Natural Gray Westwood Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Natural Gray
    On Sale
    Width: W: 6.41″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm

    Westwood Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Natural Gray

    15275903

    $425 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $531 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • Lake Louise Heritage Laminate Flooring in Blue Drift Lake Louise Heritage Laminate Flooring — Blue Drift
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.64″
    Length: L: 50.63"
    Thickness: T: 9 mm
    (49)

    Lake Louise Heritage Laminate Flooring - Blue Drift

    15988131

    $247 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $374 / sq ft
    34% OFF
  • Thousand Islands Haven PVC Free Flooring in Harbor Line Thousand Islands Haven PVC Free Flooring — Harbor Line
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 8.0″
    Length: L: 50.8"
    Thickness: T: 5 mm

    Thousand Islands Haven PVC Free Flooring - Harbor Line

    15988178

    $479 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $749 / sq ft
    36% OFF
  • Foundation Wide Plank Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Fraser Hard Maple Foundation Wide Plank Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Fraser Hard Maple
    Width: W: 7.12″
    Length: L: 12 - 84"
    Thickness: T: 0.75"
    (2)

    Foundation Wide Plank Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Fraser Hard Maple

    15272521

    $1435 / sq ft

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Vinyl Flooring Solid Hardwood Flooring Laminate Flooring Carpet Decking

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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