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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.
  • Eccentric Acacia Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Handscraped Natural Eccentric Acacia Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Handscraped Natural
    Width: W: 4.75″
    Length: L: 17.8 - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.56"
    (47)

    Eccentric Acacia Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Handscraped Natural

    15247452

    $950 / sq ft
  • Combination Wirebrushed Hickory Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Cider Combination Wirebrushed Hickory Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Cider
    On Sale
    Width: W: 5.0″
    Length: L: 20 - 74"
    Thickness: T: 0.38"
    (54)

    Combination Wirebrushed Hickory Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Cider

    15275664

    $425 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $475 / sq ft
    11% OFF
  • Engineered Hardwood - Birch Cosmopolitan Trendy Collection in Harvest Engineered Hardwood - Birch Cosmopolitan Trendy Collection — Harvest
    On Sale
    Width: W: 4.88″
    Length: L: 20 - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.38"
    (78)

    Engineered Hardwood - Birch Cosmopolitan Trendy Collection - Harvest

    10071580

    $425 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $565 / sq ft
    25% OFF
  • Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring in Railtown Walnut Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Railtown Walnut
    New
    Width: W: 9.2″
    Length: L: 59.6"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
    (50)

    Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Railtown Walnut

    15987813

    $399 / sq ft
  • Victorum 7mm Rigid Core Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring in Lithe Sequoia Victorum 7mm Rigid Core Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Lithe Sequoia
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 7 mm
    (2)

    Victorum 7mm Rigid Core Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Lithe Sequoia

    15271525

    $527 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $585 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring in Stonecrest Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring — Stonecrest
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.6″
    Length: L: 50.6"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm
    (49)

    Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring - Stonecrest

    15988141

    $351 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $527 / sq ft
    33% OFF
  • Pacific Coast HDPC Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Flooring in Coral Pacific Coast HDPC Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Coral
    On Sale
    NEW
    Width: W: 7.87″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 5 mm
    (1)

    Pacific Coast HDPC Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Coral

    lvpaci05

    $315 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $429 / sq ft
    27% OFF
  • Arizona Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Tempe Taupe Arizona Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Tempe Taupe
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.25″
    Length: L: 20 - 84"
    Thickness: T: 0.55"
    (33)

    Arizona Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Tempe Taupe

    15000649

    $545 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $680 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring in Homer Gray Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Homer Gray
    New
    Width: W: 9.2″
    Length: L: 59.6"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
    (50)

    Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Homer Gray

    15987814

    $399 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $519 / sq ft
    23% OFF
  • Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring in Wildtrail Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring — Wildtrail
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.6″
    Length: L: 50.6"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm
    (49)

    Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring - Wildtrail

    15988142

    $351 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $527 / sq ft
    33% OFF
  • Pacific Coast HDPC Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Flooring in Driftwood Pacific Coast HDPC Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Driftwood
    On Sale
    NEW
    Width: W: 7.87″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 5 mm
    (1)

    Pacific Coast HDPC Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Driftwood

    lvpaci07

    $315 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $429 / sq ft
    27% OFF
  • Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring in Loft Whitewash Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Loft Whitewash
    New
    Width: W: 9.2″
    Length: L: 59.6"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
    (50)

    Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Loft Whitewash

    15987815

    $399 / sq ft
  • Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring in Everpass Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring — Everpass
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.6″
    Length: L: 50.6"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm
    (49)

    Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring - Everpass

    15988143

    $351 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $527 / sq ft
    33% OFF
  • Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring in Mainland Oak Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Mainland Oak
    New
    Width: W: 9.2″
    Length: L: 59.6"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
    (50)

    Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Mainland Oak

    15987816

    $399 / sq ft
  • Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring in Forestline Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring — Forestline
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.6″
    Length: L: 50.6"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm
    (49)

    Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring - Forestline

    15988144

    $351 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $527 / sq ft
    33% OFF
  • Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring in Heritage Beam Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Heritage Beam
    New
    Width: W: 9.2″
    Length: L: 59.6"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
    (50)

    Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Heritage Beam

    15987817

    $399 / sq ft
  • Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring in Deep Range Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring — Deep Range
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.6″
    Length: L: 50.6"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm
    (49)

    Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring - Deep Range

    15988145

    $351 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $527 / sq ft
    33% OFF
  • Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring in Shadow Forest Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring — Shadow Forest
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.6″
    Length: L: 50.6"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm
    (49)

    Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring - Shadow Forest

    15988146

    $351 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $527 / sq ft
    33% OFF
  • Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring in Mountain Haze Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring — Mountain Haze
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.6″
    Length: L: 50.6"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm
    (49)

    Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring - Mountain Haze

    15988147

    $351 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $527 / sq ft
    33% OFF
  • Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring in Echo Valley Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring — Echo Valley
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.6″
    Length: L: 50.6"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm
    (49)

    Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring - Echo Valley

    15988148

    $351 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $527 / sq ft
    33% OFF
  • Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring in Canyon Crest Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring — Canyon Crest
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.6″
    Length: L: 50.6"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm
    (49)

    Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring - Canyon Crest

    15988149

    $351 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $527 / sq ft
    33% OFF
  • Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring in Granite Pass Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring — Granite Pass
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.6″
    Length: L: 50.6"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm
    (49)

    Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring - Granite Pass

    15988150

    $351 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $527 / sq ft
    33% OFF
  • Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring in Hidden Timber Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring — Hidden Timber
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.6″
    Length: L: 50.6"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm
    (49)

    Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring - Hidden Timber

    15988151

    $351 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $527 / sq ft
    33% OFF
  • Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring in Northwood Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring — Northwood
    On Sale
    New
    Length: L: 7.6"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm
    (49)

    Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring - Northwood

    15988152

    $351 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $527 / sq ft
    33% 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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