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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.
  • Bay of Fundy Tides PVC Free Flooring in High Tide Bay of Fundy Tides PVC Free Flooring — High Tide
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 8.0″
    Length: L: 59.8"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm

    Bay of Fundy Tides PVC Free Flooring - High Tide

    15988162

    $559 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $839 / sq ft
    33% OFF
  • Tofino Laminate Flooring in New Oak Tofino Laminate Flooring — New Oak
    Clearance
    Width: W: 6.49″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
    (1)

    Tofino Laminate Flooring - New Oak

    15275930

    $155 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $190 / sq ft
    18% OFF
  • Andes Cumaru Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Natural Andes Cumaru Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Natural
    On Sale
    Width: W: 5.5″
    Length: L: 24 - 84"
    Thickness: T: 0.625"
    (49)

    Andes Cumaru Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Natural

    15275665

    $1335 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1445 / sq ft
    8% OFF
  • Peninsula 6mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring in Cavalli Smoke Peninsula 6mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring — Cavalli Smoke
    Limited Offer
    Width: W: 7.2″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 6 mm
    (1)

    Peninsula 6mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring - Cavalli Smoke

    15266449

    $295 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $565 / sq ft
    48% OFF
  • Engineered Hardwood - Helios Collection in Rio Engineered Hardwood - Helios Collection — Rio
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 12 - 74"
    Thickness: T: 0.38"
    (52)

    Engineered Hardwood - Helios Collection - Rio

    15270667

    $535 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $695 / sq ft
    23% OFF
  • Vinyl Planks - 6mm Rigid Core Click Lock - Amare Collection in Revered Ecru Vinyl Planks - 6mm Rigid Core Click Lock - Amare Collection — Revered Ecru
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.17″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 6 mm
    (1)

    Vinyl Planks - 6mm Rigid Core Click Lock - Amare Collection - Revered Ecru

    15271354

    $506 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $562 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • Banff Ridge 8mm WPC Vinyl Flooring in Glacier Hollow Banff Ridge 8mm WPC Vinyl Flooring — Glacier Hollow
    Width: W: 7.17″
    Length: L: 48.03"
    Thickness: T: 8 mm

    Banff Ridge 8mm WPC Vinyl Flooring - Glacier Hollow

    15988224

    $375 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $500 / sq ft
    25% OFF
  • Georgian Bay Shores Herringbone Laminate Flooring in Baycrest Georgian Bay Shores Herringbone Laminate Flooring — Baycrest
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 5.2″
    Length: L: 25.3"
    Thickness: T: 8 mm

    Georgian Bay Shores Herringbone Laminate Flooring - Baycrest

    15988154

    $399 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $609 / sq ft
    34% OFF
  • Bay of Fundy Tides PVC Free Flooring in Tidal Rise Bay of Fundy Tides PVC Free Flooring — Tidal Rise
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 8.0″
    Length: L: 59.8"
    Thickness: T: 5 mm

    Bay of Fundy Tides PVC Free Flooring - Tidal Rise

    15988163

    $559 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $839 / sq ft
    33% OFF
  • Vinyl Planks - 6mm Rigid Core Click Lock - Amare Collection in Lucid Silver Vinyl Planks - 6mm Rigid Core Click Lock - Amare Collection — Lucid Silver
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.17″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 6 mm
    (1)

    Vinyl Planks - 6mm Rigid Core Click Lock - Amare Collection - Lucid Silver

    15271356

    $506 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $562 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • Banff Ridge 8mm WPC Vinyl Flooring in Alpine Shadow Banff Ridge 8mm WPC Vinyl Flooring — Alpine Shadow
    Width: W: 7.17″
    Length: L: 48.03"
    Thickness: T: 8 mm

    Banff Ridge 8mm WPC Vinyl Flooring - Alpine Shadow

    15988225

    $375 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $500 / sq ft
    25% OFF
  • Georgian Bay Shores Herringbone Laminate Flooring in Shoreline Georgian Bay Shores Herringbone Laminate Flooring — Shoreline
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 5.2″
    Length: L: 25.3"
    Thickness: T: 8 mm

    Georgian Bay Shores Herringbone Laminate Flooring - Shoreline

    15988155

    $399 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $609 / sq ft
    34% OFF
  • Bay of Fundy Tides PVC Free Flooring in Fundy Flow Bay of Fundy Tides PVC Free Flooring — Fundy Flow
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 8.0″
    Length: L: 59.8"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm

    Bay of Fundy Tides PVC Free Flooring - Fundy Flow

    15988164

    $559 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $839 / sq ft
    33% OFF
  • Vinyl Planks - 6mm Rigid Core Click Lock - Amare Collection in Select Chrome Vinyl Planks - 6mm Rigid Core Click Lock - Amare Collection — Select Chrome
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.17″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 6 mm
    (1)

    Vinyl Planks - 6mm Rigid Core Click Lock - Amare Collection - Select Chrome

    15271357

    $506 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $562 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • Banff Ridge 8mm WPC Vinyl Flooring in Rocky Pass Banff Ridge 8mm WPC Vinyl Flooring — Rocky Pass
    Width: W: 7.17″
    Length: L: 48.03"
    Thickness: T: 8 mm

    Banff Ridge 8mm WPC Vinyl Flooring - Rocky Pass

    15988226

    $375 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $500 / sq ft
    25% OFF
  • Georgian Bay Shores Herringbone Laminate Flooring in Tidebreak Georgian Bay Shores Herringbone Laminate Flooring — Tidebreak
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 5.2″
    Length: L: 25.3"
    Thickness: T: 8 mm

    Georgian Bay Shores Herringbone Laminate Flooring - Tidebreak

    15988156

    $399 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $609 / sq ft
    34% OFF
  • Bay of Fundy Tides PVC Free Flooring in Shore Surge Bay of Fundy Tides PVC Free Flooring — Shore Surge
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 8.0″
    Length: L: 59.8"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm

    Bay of Fundy Tides PVC Free Flooring - Shore Surge

    15988165

    $559 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $839 / sq ft
    33% OFF
  • Banff Ridge 8mm WPC Vinyl Flooring in Everpine Natural Banff Ridge 8mm WPC Vinyl Flooring — Everpine Natural
    Width: W: 7.17″
    Length: L: 48.03"
    Thickness: T: 8 mm

    Banff Ridge 8mm WPC Vinyl Flooring - Everpine Natural

    15988227

    $375 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $500 / sq ft
    25% OFF
  • Georgian Bay Shores Herringbone Laminate Flooring in Harbor Drift Georgian Bay Shores Herringbone Laminate Flooring — Harbor Drift
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 5.2″
    Length: L: 25.3"
    Thickness: T: 8 mm

    Georgian Bay Shores Herringbone Laminate Flooring - Harbor Drift

    15988157

    $399 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $609 / sq ft
    34% OFF
  • Bay of Fundy Tides PVC Free Flooring in Whirlpool Bay of Fundy Tides PVC Free Flooring — Whirlpool
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 8.0″
    Length: L: 59.8"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm

    Bay of Fundy Tides PVC Free Flooring - Whirlpool

    15988166

    $559 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $839 / sq ft
    33% OFF
  • Georgian Bay Shores Herringbone Laminate Flooring in Wavecrest Georgian Bay Shores Herringbone Laminate Flooring — Wavecrest
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 5.2″
    Length: L: 25.3"
    Thickness: T: 8 mm

    Georgian Bay Shores Herringbone Laminate Flooring - Wavecrest

    15988158

    $399 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $609 / sq ft
    34% OFF
  • Bay of Fundy Tides PVC Free Flooring in Salt Drift Bay of Fundy Tides PVC Free Flooring — Salt Drift
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 8.0″
    Length: L: 59.8"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm

    Bay of Fundy Tides PVC Free Flooring - Salt Drift

    15988167

    $559 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $839 / sq ft
    33% OFF
  • Georgian Bay Shores Herringbone Laminate Flooring in Coastline Georgian Bay Shores Herringbone Laminate Flooring — Coastline
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 5.2″
    Length: L: 25.3"
    Thickness: T: 8 mm

    Georgian Bay Shores Herringbone Laminate Flooring - Coastline

    15988159

    $399 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $609 / sq ft
    34% OFF
  • Bay of Fundy Tides PVC Free Flooring in Baystone Bay of Fundy Tides PVC Free Flooring — Baystone
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 8.0″
    Length: L: 59.8"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm

    Bay of Fundy Tides PVC Free Flooring - Baystone

    15988168

    $559 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $839 / 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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