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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.
  • 15228948 00 pdp 1116d690 cdc9 4403 ab62 bc8ecd55ba75 Artisan Brushed Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Plateau Grey
    Limited Offer
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 20 - 84"
    Thickness: T: 0.55"
    (127)

    Artisan Brushed Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Plateau Grey

    15228948

    $495 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $849 / sq ft
    42% OFF
  • 10076435 00 pdp 8da9c151 fde1 416d b4b7 6a9a2c33fdf5 Acacia Engineered Hardwood Flooring — 3mm Acacia Smooth Natural
    On Sale
    Width: W: 4.75″
    Length: L: 18 - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.63"
    (140)

    Acacia Engineered Hardwood Flooring - 3mm Acacia Smooth Natural

    10076435

    $799 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $875 / sq ft
    9% OFF
  • 15274460 00 pdp 15a091ae 4b4b 4e28 b50d e586c8fe7697 Oak Superior 7.5in Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — 4mm Taupe
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 23.62 - 75.19"
    Thickness: T: 0.59"
    (63)

    Oak Superior 7.5in Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - 4mm Taupe

    15274460

    $779 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $879 / sq ft
    11% OFF
  • 15239007 00 pdp Contemporary Waterproof 8.7mm Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Weathered
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 8.7 mm
    (168)

    Contemporary Waterproof 8.7mm Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Weathered

    15239007

    $504 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $620 / sq ft
    19% OFF
  • 15274718 00 pdp 8364a263 ece7 4d26 a151 819988af697f Grand Width 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Sterling
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 9.5″
    Length: L: 23.5 - 86.5"
    Thickness: T: 0.625"
    (73)

    Grand Width 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Sterling

    15274718

    $849 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1125 / sq ft
    25% OFF
  • 10068965 00 pdp 72d73e33 81fd 4b6c 9b2f af12afd6344a Handscraped Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Hickory - Charlotte
    On Sale
    Width: W: 5.0″
    Length: L: 20 - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.4375"
    (238)

    Handscraped Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Hickory - Charlotte

    10068965

    $485 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $649 / sq ft
    25% OFF
  • 15262455 00 pdp Elevation Waterproof 5.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring — Ayer
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm
    (157)

    Elevation Waterproof 5.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring - Ayer

    15262455

    $355 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $470 / sq ft
    24% OFF
  • 15053799 00 pdp 953aff88 209c 4959 ab79 76cf8c8e59fe Engineered Hardwood - Myth Birch Collection — Monroe
    On Sale
    Width: W: 5.0″
    Length: L: 15.75 - 47"
    Thickness: T: 0.38"
    (115)

    Engineered Hardwood - Myth Birch Collection - Monroe

    15053799

    $447 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $497 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • 15262720 00 pdp 87827d48 3c4d 4d62 86b7 5262bf128fea Artisan Brushed Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — 4mm Marcello
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 20 - 84"
    Thickness: T: 0.55"
    (127)

    Artisan Brushed Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - 4mm Marcello

    15262720

    $629 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $786 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • 10076436 00 pdp 22849bc6 cdcf 467e ad17 c5f01910e284 Acacia Engineered Hardwood Flooring — 3mm Acacia Handscraped Cognac
    On Sale
    Width: W: 4.75″
    Length: L: 18 - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.63"
    (140)

    Acacia Engineered Hardwood Flooring - 3mm Acacia Handscraped Cognac

    10076436

    $799 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $875 / sq ft
    9% OFF
  • 15274461 04 1dfbd454 09f9 4c9a 9c16 dc8eea0993a9 Oak Superior 7.5in Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — 4mm Marcel
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 23.62 - 75.19"
    Thickness: T: 0.59"
    (63)

    Oak Superior 7.5in Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - 4mm Marcel

    15274461

    $779 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $879 / sq ft
    11% OFF
  • 15239008 00 pdp Contemporary Waterproof 8.7mm Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Natural Oak
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 8.7 mm
    (168)

    Contemporary Waterproof 8.7mm Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Natural Oak

    15239008

    $560 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $620 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • 15274719 00 pdp be331548 a2e9 4971 8ac9 5542162ebbf1 Grand Width 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Riverbed
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 9.5″
    Length: L: 23.5 - 86.5"
    Thickness: T: 0.625"
    (73)

    Grand Width 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Riverbed

    15274719

    $849 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1125 / sq ft
    25% OFF
  • 10068966 00 pdp eb82f472 3f02 4a65 94df 6d01a76437b5 Handscraped Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Hickory - Natural
    On Sale
    Width: W: 5.0″
    Length: L: 20 - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.4375"
    (238)

    Handscraped Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Hickory - Natural

    10068966

    $495 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $699 / sq ft
    29% OFF
  • 15262456 00 pdp Elevation Waterproof 5.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring — Rosetta
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm
    (157)

    Elevation Waterproof 5.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring - Rosetta

    15262456

    $355 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $470 / sq ft
    24% OFF
  • 15263343 00 pdp 057339db 47d7 4f4f 8a0f 110768aefad3 Artisan Brushed Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — 3mm Nutmeg
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 20 - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.55"
    (127)

    Artisan Brushed Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - 3mm Nutmeg

    15263343

    $745 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $965 / sq ft
    23% OFF
  • 15269383 00 pdp b9530786 5184 4144 bd83 63cfbd7bc484 Acacia Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Acacia Aged Cognac
    On Sale
    Width: W: 4.75″
    Length: L: 18 - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.63"
    (140)

    Acacia Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Acacia Aged Cognac

    15269383

    $799 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $875 / sq ft
    9% OFF
  • 15274853 00 pdp 70346594 00ba 42b8 944d 547060e28433 Oak Superior 7.5in Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — 4mm Mist
    Clearance
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 23.62 - 75.19"
    Thickness: T: 0.59"
    (63)

    Oak Superior 7.5in Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - 4mm Mist

    15274853

    $650 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $879 / sq ft
    26% OFF
  • 15239009 00 pdp Contemporary Waterproof 8.7mm Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Metro Brown
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 8.7 mm
    (168)

    Contemporary Waterproof 8.7mm Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Metro Brown

    15239009

    $560 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $620 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • 15988511 6 800x800 6f7767f5 bfc8 4b25 8a5a 8a99d1c1b38d Grand Width 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Bourbon Oak
    On Sale
    Coming Soon
    Width: W: 9.5″
    Length: L: 23.5 - 86.5"
    Thickness: T: 0.625"
    (73)

    Grand Width 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Bourbon Oak

    15988511

    $849 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1125 / sq ft
    25% OFF
  • 15275484 00 pdp eb12b1ff 0b33 407e a14b 251dc3d1ea82 Handscraped Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Oak - Charlotte
    On Sale
    Width: W: 5.0″
    Length: L: 20 - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.4375"
    (238)

    Handscraped Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Oak - Charlotte

    15275484

    $485 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $649 / sq ft
    25% OFF
  • 15262458 00 pdp Elevation Waterproof 5.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring — Aphrodite
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm
    (157)

    Elevation Waterproof 5.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring - Aphrodite

    15262458

    $355 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $470 / sq ft
    24% OFF
  • Artisan oak bianca 15270511 Artisan Brushed Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — 4mm Bianca
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 24 - 74"
    Thickness: T: 0.56"
    (127)

    Artisan Brushed Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - 4mm Bianca

    15270511

    $725 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $955 / sq ft
    24% OFF
  • Eng exotic walnut dark gh 3 80d4298e d355 4b6e a4ca 3825aef6e46b Acacia Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Exotic Walnut
    On Sale
    Width: W: 4.75″
    Length: L: 18 - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.63"
    (140)

    Acacia Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Exotic Walnut

    10076434

    $789 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $875 / sq ft
    10% 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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