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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.
  • 10071580 00 pdp 8ef7d650 ff91 44bf 9b03 45f262d892bf Engineered Hardwood - Birch Cosmopolitan Trendy Collection — Harvest
    On Sale
    Width: W: 4.88″
    Length: L: 20 - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.38"
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    Engineered Hardwood - Birch Cosmopolitan Trendy Collection - Harvest

    10071580

    $425 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $565 / sq ft
    25% OFF
  • Pacificcoast lvpaci05 coral 388575e4 365f 43de b6a0 e875bce0706a Pacific Coast HDPC Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Coral
    On Sale
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    Width: W: 7.87″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 5 mm
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    Pacific Coast HDPC Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Coral

    lvpaci05

    $315 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $429 / sq ft
    27% OFF
  • Glacialmist swatch recolor 900x900 web Lake Louise Heritage Laminate Flooring — Glacial Mist
    On Sale
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    Width: W: 7.64″
    Length: L: 50.63"
    Thickness: T: 9 mm
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    Lake Louise Heritage Laminate Flooring - Glacial Mist

    15988128

    $247 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $374 / sq ft
    34% OFF
  • 15000649 00 pdp 387038df 0cbb 4c3e b1ff a758dc1fd0a8 Arizona Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Tempe Taupe
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.25″
    Length: L: 20 - 84"
    Thickness: T: 0.55"
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    Arizona Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Tempe Taupe

    15000649

    $545 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $680 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • Urbanhorizon graphitegrain platinumwpc vinyl bbl wf9901 Urban Horizon WPC Vinyl Flooring — Graphite Grain
    On Sale
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    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
  • Yaletown railtownwalnut 15128 1 sw d 32ede10a 4d4e 48d2 a891 82330d872082 Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Railtown Walnut
    New
    Width: W: 9.2″
    Length: L: 59.6"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
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    Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Railtown Walnut

    15987813

    $399 / sq ft
  • 15275665 00 pdp 69765fe2 9b24 4198 a9f9 a385f1318582 Andes Cumaru Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Natural
    On Sale
    Width: W: 5.5″
    Length: L: 24 - 84"
    Thickness: T: 0.625"
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    Andes Cumaru Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Natural

    15275665

    $1335 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1445 / sq ft
    8% OFF
  • Laminate tofino 15275930 neo oak web angle f541170c 35fa 4459 80dd 9a8cf499ff0c Tofino Laminate Flooring — New Oak
    Clearance
    Width: W: 6.49″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
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    Tofino Laminate Flooring - New Oak

    15275930

    $155 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $190 / sq ft
    18% OFF
  • Pacificcoast lvpaci07 driftwood a7576518 8530 43d6 8f84 9bc7ab9ff1ef Pacific Coast HDPC Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Driftwood
    On Sale
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    Width: W: 7.87″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 5 mm
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    Pacific Coast HDPC Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Driftwood

    lvpaci07

    $315 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $429 / sq ft
    27% OFF
  • Frozenecho swatch recolor 900x900 web Lake Louise Heritage Laminate Flooring — Frozen Echo
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.64″
    Length: L: 50.63"
    Thickness: T: 9 mm
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    Lake Louise Heritage Laminate Flooring - Frozen Echo

    15988129

    $247 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $374 / sq ft
    34% OFF
  • Urbanhorizon cloudgray platinumwpc vinyl bbl wf9902 Urban Horizon WPC Vinyl Flooring — Cloud Gray
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    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
  • Yaletown homergrey 15128 8 sw b dbf6d364 1794 43a3 8290 f84dcebbc2f8 Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Homer Gray
    New
    Width: W: 9.2″
    Length: L: 59.6"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
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    Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Homer Gray

    15987814

    $399 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $519 / sq ft
    23% OFF
  • Crystalhaven swatch recolor 900x900 web 14db9250 11bd 429e b839 c1dbd7e19044 Lake Louise Heritage Laminate Flooring — Crystal Haven
    On Sale
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    Width: W: 7.64″
    Length: L: 50.63"
    Thickness: T: 9 mm
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    Lake Louise Heritage Laminate Flooring - Crystal Haven

    15988130

    $247 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $374 / sq ft
    34% OFF
  • Urbanhorizon urbantimber platinumwpc vinyl bbl wf9903 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
  • Yaletown loftwhitewash 15128 3 sw d f2d1def5 2fc0 42b7 bbad b2956e6da707 Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Loft Whitewash
    New
    Width: W: 9.2″
    Length: L: 59.6"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
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    Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Loft Whitewash

    15987815

    $399 / sq ft
  • Bluedrift swatch recolor 900x900 web Lake Louise Heritage Laminate Flooring — Blue Drift
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    New
    Width: W: 7.64″
    Length: L: 50.63"
    Thickness: T: 9 mm
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    Lake Louise Heritage Laminate Flooring - Blue Drift

    15988131

    $247 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $374 / sq ft
    34% OFF
  • Urbanhorizon moderntaupe platinumwpc vinyl bbl wf9904 Urban Horizon WPC Vinyl Flooring — Modern Taupe
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 8.86″
    Length: L: 71"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm

    Urban Horizon WPC Vinyl Flooring - Modern Taupe

    15988085

    $550 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $660 / sq ft
    17% OFF
  • Yaletown mainlandoak 15128 6 sw b 597f2e9f b206 4b0b b46b a7e8d6aa283c Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Mainland Oak
    New
    Width: W: 9.2″
    Length: L: 59.6"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
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    Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Mainland Oak

    15987816

    $399 / sq ft
  • Coldcurrent swatch recolor 900x900 web Lake Louise Heritage Laminate Flooring — Cold Current
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.64″
    Length: L: 50.63"
    Thickness: T: 9 mm
    (49)

    Lake Louise Heritage Laminate Flooring - Cold Current

    15988132

    $247 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $374 / sq ft
    34% OFF
  • Urbanhorizon warmhorizon platinumwpc vinyl bbl wf9905 Urban Horizon WPC Vinyl Flooring — Warm Horizon
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 8.86″
    Length: L: 71"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm

    Urban Horizon WPC Vinyl Flooring - Warm Horizon

    15988086

    $550 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $660 / sq ft
    17% OFF
  • Yaletown heritagebeam 15128 7 sw d a706b2f3 39d8 4f78 88c9 9f60094f8b97 Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Heritage Beam
    New
    Width: W: 9.2″
    Length: L: 59.6"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
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    Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Heritage Beam

    15987817

    $399 / sq ft
  • Alpinemirror swatch recolor 900x900 web Lake Louise Heritage Laminate Flooring — Alpine Mirror
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.64″
    Length: L: 50.63"
    Thickness: T: 9 mm
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    Lake Louise Heritage Laminate Flooring - Alpine Mirror

    15988133

    $247 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $374 / sq ft
    34% OFF
  • Urbanhorizon grainlineoak platinumwpc vinyl bbl wf9906 07b54c93 b1e7 4823 9e6c b6b98450bbc7 Urban Horizon WPC Vinyl Flooring — Grainline Oak
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 8.86″
    Length: L: 71"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm

    Urban Horizon WPC Vinyl Flooring - Grainline Oak

    15988087

    $550 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $660 / sq ft
    17% OFF
  • Silentglacier swatch 900x900 web eedccf00 075f 42da 9686 1975fccbb988 Lake Louise Heritage Laminate Flooring — Silent Glacier
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.64″
    Length: L: 50.63"
    Thickness: T: 9 mm
    (49)

    Lake Louise Heritage Laminate Flooring - Silent Glacier

    15988134

    $247 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $374 / sq ft
    34% 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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