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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.
  • 15247427 00 pdp 81665507 baeb 45c2 b167 346314866cb5 Essential European Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — English Dawn
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 24 - 72"
    Thickness: T: 0.5"
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    Essential European Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - English Dawn

    15247427

    $875 / sq ft
  • 15275703 00 pdp a0f53697 ef2d 4edc bdd8 264bdc241c68 Engineered Hardwood Wide Width Reliable Collection — Southcut
    On Sale
    Width: W: 9.45″
    Thickness: T: 0.59"

    Engineered Hardwood Wide Width Reliable Collection - Southcut

    15275703

    $1609 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1788 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • 15268749 00 pdp Vinyl Planks - 6mm Rigid Core Click Lock - Fidelis Collection — Toned Ash
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 6 mm

    Vinyl Planks - 6mm Rigid Core Click Lock - Fidelis Collection - Toned Ash

    15268749

    $401 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $446 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • 15275698 00 pdp c433e0fa cf04 47b4 9c30 6e0666dbe854 Engineered Hardwood Reliable Collection — Southcut
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.48″
    Thickness: T: 0.47"

    Engineered Hardwood Reliable Collection - Southcut

    15275698

    $1149 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1276 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • Baycrest swatch 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
  • 15275627 00 pdp d30fca4e 9f7f 45c2 8b22 08b5b18586ca Engineered Hardwood Value Collection — Julep
    On Sale
    Width: W: 5.2″
    Length: L: 12 - 86.5"
    Thickness: T: 0.5"

    Engineered Hardwood Value Collection - Julep

    15275627

    $695 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $799 / sq ft
    13% OFF
  • 15274845 00 pdp d6ea46d8 8e25 4eeb 91a9 57301c65594c Coastal One Strip Square-Edge Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Nougat
    On Sale
    Width: W: 5.8″
    Length: L: 86.2 - 86.2"
    Thickness: T: 0.5"

    Coastal One Strip Square-Edge Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Nougat

    15274845

    $739 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $739 / sq ft
    4% OFF
  • Rok matterhorn sku 298050 fc2641 3 closeup photo Tru-Stone Swiss Alps Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Matterhorn
    On Sale
    NEW
    Width: W: 7.13″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5 mm

    Tru-Stone Swiss Alps Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Matterhorn

    15987808

    $345 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $495 / sq ft
    30% OFF
  • 15275704 00 pdp cc44d3fe cf0b 4813 96d8 88225408c8e9 Engineered Hardwood Wide Width Reliable Collection — Canvas
    On Sale
    Width: W: 9.45″
    Thickness: T: 0.59"

    Engineered Hardwood Wide Width Reliable Collection - Canvas

    15275704

    $1609 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1788 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • 15268750 00 pdp Vinyl Planks - 6mm Rigid Core Click Lock - Fidelis Collection — Urban Tusk
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 6 mm

    Vinyl Planks - 6mm Rigid Core Click Lock - Fidelis Collection - Urban Tusk

    15268750

    $401 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $446 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • 15275699 00 pdp ebe066b6 8525 4b6d 86d8 da9697f96f5c Engineered Hardwood Reliable Collection — Canvas
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.48″
    Thickness: T: 0.47"

    Engineered Hardwood Reliable Collection - Canvas

    15275699

    $1149 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1276 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • Shoreline swatch web 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
  • Rok weisshorn sku 298051 fc29100 5 closeup photo Tru-Stone Swiss Alps Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Weisshorn
    On Sale
    NEW
    Width: W: 7.13″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5 mm

    Tru-Stone Swiss Alps Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Weisshorn

    15987809

    $345 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $495 / sq ft
    30% OFF
  • 15275705 00 pdp e10376dc 57fd 4068 8f12 14743e2b04cb Engineered Hardwood Wide Width Reliable Collection — Linton
    On Sale
    Width: W: 9.45″
    Thickness: T: 0.61"

    Engineered Hardwood Wide Width Reliable Collection - Linton

    15275705

    $1609 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1788 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • 15275700 00 pdp 38c83bec 1f94 448a bddc a96ec2da5019 Engineered Hardwood Reliable Collection — Linton
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.48″
    Thickness: T: 0.47"

    Engineered Hardwood Reliable Collection - Linton

    15275700

    $1149 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1277 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • Tidebreak swatch web 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
  • Rok mont blanc sku 298052 fc29150 1 closeup photo Tru-Stone Swiss Alps Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Mont Blanc
    On Sale
    NEW
    Width: W: 7.13″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5 mm

    Tru-Stone Swiss Alps Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Mont Blanc

    15987810

    $345 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $495 / sq ft
    30% OFF
  • 15275706 00 pdp 889b157c c5fa 4f09 8431 81d5b4da14ee Engineered Hardwood Wide Width Reliable Collection — London Clay
    On Sale
    Width: W: 9.45″
    Thickness: T: 0.59"

    Engineered Hardwood Wide Width Reliable Collection - London Clay

    15275706

    $1609 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1788 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • 15275701 00 pdp 37f5c7dc 05a4 4714 8052 6e0c3418639d Engineered Hardwood Reliable Collection — London Clay
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.48″
    Thickness: T: 0.47"

    Engineered Hardwood Reliable Collection - London Clay

    15275701

    $1149 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1276 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • Harbordrift swatch web 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
  • Rok monte rosa sku fc29150 6 closeup photo Tru-Stone Swiss Alps Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Monte Rosa
    On Sale
    NEW
    Width: W: 7.13″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5 mm

    Tru-Stone Swiss Alps Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Monte Rosa

    15987811

    $345 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $495 / sq ft
    30% OFF
  • 15275702 00 pdp c1e1564e 42b4 405e 8822 d433be10ad26 Engineered Hardwood Reliable Collection — Marlo
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.48″
    Thickness: T: 0.47"

    Engineered Hardwood Reliable Collection - Marlo

    15275702

    $1149 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1277 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • Wavecrest swatch web 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
  • Dent blanche boards photo Tru-Stone Swiss Alps Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Dent Blanche
    On Sale
    NEW
    Width: W: 7.13″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5 mm

    Tru-Stone Swiss Alps Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Dent Blanche

    15987812

    $345 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $495 / sq ft
    30% 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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