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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.
  • 15266449 00 pdp Peninsula 6mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring — Cavalli Smoke
    Limited Offer
    Width: W: 7.2″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 6 mm
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    Peninsula 6mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring - Cavalli Smoke

    15266449

    $295 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $565 / sq ft
    48% OFF
  • Islanddrift swatch web 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
  • Jasperridge stonecrest swatch recolor web Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring — Stonecrest
    On Sale
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    Width: W: 7.6″
    Length: L: 50.6"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm
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    Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring - Stonecrest

    15988141

    $351 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $527 / sq ft
    33% OFF
  • 15270667 00 pdp 02887e78 a0af 4fe5 bda3 0d97136460f1 Engineered Hardwood - Helios Collection — Rio
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 12 - 74"
    Thickness: T: 0.38"
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    Engineered Hardwood - Helios Collection - Rio

    15270667

    $535 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $695 / sq ft
    23% OFF
  • 15271354 00 pdp Vinyl Planks - 6mm Rigid Core Click Lock - Amare Collection — Revered Ecru
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.17″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 6 mm
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    Vinyl Planks - 6mm Rigid Core Click Lock - Amare Collection - Revered Ecru

    15271354

    $506 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $562 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • Hightide swatch web 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
  • 15273552 00 pdp a231f5b7 f344 4b25 a88c b492d8ef6c5c Engineered Hardwood - Foundation Collection - Limited Release — Skeena Oak
    Width: W: 4.38″
    Length: L: 12 - 84"
    Thickness: T: 0.75"
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    Engineered Hardwood - Foundation Collection - Limited Release - Skeena Oak

    15273552

    $1135 / sq ft
  • Channelway swatch web 2158a046 ae97 4d13 a053 a4fb098fe2df 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
  • Wildtrail swatch recolor web Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring — Wildtrail
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.6″
    Length: L: 50.6"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm
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    Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring - Wildtrail

    15988142

    $351 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $527 / sq ft
    33% OFF
  • 15271356 00 pdp Vinyl Planks - 6mm Rigid Core Click Lock - Amare Collection — Lucid Silver
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.17″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 6 mm
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    Vinyl Planks - 6mm Rigid Core Click Lock - Amare Collection - Lucid Silver

    15271356

    $506 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $562 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • Tidewall swatch web 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
  • 15273553 00 pdp d8a46e1c 0945 4755 84bf 25ec6fa398e1 Engineered Hardwood - Foundation Collection - Limited Release — Natural Oak
    Width: W: 4.38″
    Length: L: 12 - 84"
    Thickness: T: 0.75"
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    Engineered Hardwood - Foundation Collection - Limited Release - Natural Oak

    15273553

    $1135 / sq ft
  • Riverhaven swatch web 249f5ee5 dc58 4355 87ca e54f703f1c5d 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
  • Everpass swatch web Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring — Everpass
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.6″
    Length: L: 50.6"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm
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    Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring - Everpass

    15988143

    $351 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $527 / sq ft
    33% OFF
  • 15271357 00 pdp Vinyl Planks - 6mm Rigid Core Click Lock - Amare Collection — Select Chrome
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.17″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 6 mm
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    Vinyl Planks - 6mm Rigid Core Click Lock - Amare Collection - Select Chrome

    15271357

    $506 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $562 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • Fundyflow swatch web 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
  • 15273554 00 pdp bbe0ef88 7358 4aa3 9319 7433e4e4f1ab Engineered Hardwood - Foundation Collection - Limited Release — Rupert Oak
    Width: W: 4.38″
    Length: L: 12 - 84"
    Thickness: T: 0.75"
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    Engineered Hardwood - Foundation Collection - Limited Release - Rupert Oak

    15273554

    $1135 / sq ft
  • Harborline swatch web 860b21ac 3e26 4976 8cbd c7346790d7c8 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
  • Forestline swatch web Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring — Forestline
    On Sale
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    Width: W: 7.6″
    Length: L: 50.6"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm
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    Jasper Ridge Laminate Flooring - Forestline

    15988144

    $351 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $527 / sq ft
    33% OFF
  • Shoresurge swatch web 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
  • 15273555 00 pdp daa04d6a 40ba 400c 8117 eca568be3f8e Engineered Hardwood - Foundation Collection - Limited Release — Thompson Hard Maple
    Width: W: 4.38″
    Length: L: 12 - 84"
    Thickness: T: 0.75"
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    Engineered Hardwood - Foundation Collection - Limited Release - Thompson Hard Maple

    15273555

    $1135 / sq ft
  • Calmchannel swatch web fcaece5b 76ae 45aa 989b 7c695386d57c Thousand Islands Haven PVC Free Flooring — Calm Channel
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 8.0″
    Length: L: 50.8"
    Thickness: T: 5 mm

    Thousand Islands Haven PVC Free Flooring - Calm Channel

    15988179

    $479 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $749 / sq ft
    36% OFF
  • Deeprange swatch web 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
  • Whirlpool swatch web 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

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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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