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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.
  • 15269177 00 pdp e1a581de ee49 45c2 ac9b e99656bec605 Waterproof Engineered Hardwood Varuna Collection — Seashell / Waterproof
    Limited Offer
    Width: W: 5.0″
    Length: L: 20.08 - 48.03"
    Thickness: T: 0.28"
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    Waterproof Engineered Hardwood Varuna Collection - Seashell / Waterproof

    15269177

    $595 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $865 / sq ft
    31% OFF
  • 15275686 00 pdp d08ab2e9 b6f4 4d96 be46 02b1fc79c387 Kona Collection AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Nickel
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.7″
    Length: L: 47.8"
    Thickness: T: 14 mm
    (12)

    Kona Collection AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Nickel

    15275686

    $459 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $510 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • 15275579 00 pdp 4ca955ad 9ce6 4897 967c dbf2f88e1b30 Plush Carpet In A Box - 24" x 40"- 35oz - Serenity Collection — Harb
    On Sale
    Width: W: 24.0″
    Length: L: 40"
    Thickness: T: 0.75"
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    Plush Carpet In A Box - 24" x 40"- 35oz - Serenity Collection - Harb

    15275579

    $299 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $389 / sq ft
    23% OFF
  • 15275527 00 pdp eb3f9c78 7905 4dce bbfe f0a880e691ea Maverick Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Surf
    On Sale
    Width: W: 6.5″
    Thickness: T: 0.47"
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    Maverick Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Surf

    15275527

    $599 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $699 / sq ft
    14% OFF
  • 15274664 00 pdp Exquisite Rigidcore Stone-Look Luxury Vinyl Tile Planks — Light Sea
    Width: W: 11.81″
    Length: L: 23.62"
    Thickness: T: 5 mm
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    Exquisite Rigidcore Stone-Look Luxury Vinyl Tile Planks - Light Sea

    15274664

    $574 / sq ft
  • 15270521 00 pdp 84c1a832 373d 4966 9e1c 104703228dd8 LongHorn White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Willard
    On Sale
    Width: W: 6.5″
    Length: L: 24 - 74"
    Thickness: T: 0.38"
    (15)

    LongHorn White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Willard

    15270521

    $425 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $590 / sq ft
    28% OFF
  • 15267767 00 pdp Romulus XL Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring — Celestial Shadow
    On Sale
    Width: W: 9.0″
    Length: L: 60.4"
    Thickness: T: 8.5 mm
    (62)

    Romulus XL Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring - Celestial Shadow

    15267767

    $550 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $650 / sq ft
    15% OFF
  • 15270565 00 pdp Invicta Waterproof 6mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Planks — Mesa Tan
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 6 mm
    (10)

    Invicta Waterproof 6mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Planks - Mesa Tan

    15270565

    $495 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $565 / sq ft
    12% OFF
  • 15269179 00 pdp ebe4f474 a549 45b8 9dec 3e8388946dae Waterproof Engineered Hardwood Varuna Collection — Smoky Pearl / Waterproof
    Limited Offer
    Width: W: 5.0″
    Length: L: 20.08 - 48.03"
    Thickness: T: 0.28"
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    Waterproof Engineered Hardwood Varuna Collection - Smoky Pearl / Waterproof

    15269179

    $595 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $865 / sq ft
    31% OFF
  • 15275687 00 pdp 5c252445 3e5d 4aad b0f4 e72fa77a040c Kona Collection AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Pearl
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.7″
    Length: L: 47.8"
    Thickness: T: 14 mm
    (12)

    Kona Collection AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Pearl

    15275687

    $459 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $510 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • 15275580 00 pdp 420a40e6 f88a 46ba a4e2 e546889ab7a1 Plush Carpet In A Box - 24" x 40"- 35oz - Serenity Collection — Regis
    On Sale
    Width: W: 24.0″
    Length: L: 40"
    Thickness: T: 0.75"
    (19)

    Plush Carpet In A Box - 24" x 40"- 35oz - Serenity Collection - Regis

    15275580

    $299 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $389 / sq ft
    23% OFF
  • 15275528 00 pdp f4a99604 6b20 4b1d 8077 b057b628dc19 Maverick Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Sand
    On Sale
    Width: W: 6.5″
    Thickness: T: 0.47"
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    Maverick Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Sand

    15275528

    $599 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $699 / sq ft
    14% OFF
  • 15274665 00 pdp Exquisite Rigidcore Stone-Look Luxury Vinyl Tile Planks — Ridge Gray
    Width: W: 11.81″
    Length: L: 23.62"
    Thickness: T: 5 mm
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    Exquisite Rigidcore Stone-Look Luxury Vinyl Tile Planks - Ridge Gray

    15274665

    $574 / sq ft
  • 15274968 00 pdp 9dc86b0f 64ab 4fe5 b302 5b9eb28d35f5 LongHorn White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Kerry 1.2mm wear layer
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 24 - 74"
    Thickness: T: 0.38"
    (15)

    LongHorn White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Kerry 1.2mm wear layer

    15274968

    $415 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $520 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • 15267768 00 pdp Romulus XL Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring — Akaroa Ash
    On Sale
    Width: W: 9.0″
    Length: L: 60.4"
    Thickness: T: 8.5 mm
    (62)

    Romulus XL Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring - Akaroa Ash

    15267768

    $425 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $625 / sq ft
    32% OFF
  • Keystonegrey 4439f40f 94ec 441a 86a7 b98e17cfb688 Invicta Waterproof 6mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Planks — Keystone Grey
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 6 mm
    (10)

    Invicta Waterproof 6mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Planks - Keystone Grey

    15270566

    $445 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $565 / sq ft
    21% OFF
  • 15257621newthumbnail Waterproof Engineered Hardwood Varuna Collection — Desperado / Waterproof
    Limited Offer
    Width: W: 5.0″
    Length: L: 20.08 - 48.03"
    Thickness: T: 0.28"
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    Waterproof Engineered Hardwood Varuna Collection - Desperado / Waterproof

    15269181

    $595 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $865 / sq ft
    31% OFF
  • 15275688 00 pdp 8ae21a44 d8f9 422e 9f69 71db6e68fa24 Kona Collection AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Chestnut
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.7″
    Length: L: 47.8"
    Thickness: T: 14 mm
    (12)

    Kona Collection AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Chestnut

    15275688

    $459 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $510 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • 15275581 00 pdp 783bb494 62b6 410e a172 905509fc9be1 Plush Carpet In A Box - 24" x 40"- 35oz - Serenity Collection — Georgia
    On Sale
    Width: W: 24.0″
    Length: L: 40"
    Thickness: T: 0.75"
    (19)

    Plush Carpet In A Box - 24" x 40"- 35oz - Serenity Collection - Georgia

    15275581

    $299 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $389 / sq ft
    23% OFF
  • 15275531 00 pdp 1bba1172 2473 4f3e a0ee 2aa59bb58bbc Maverick Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Beach
    On Sale
    Width: W: 6.5″
    Thickness: T: 0.47"
    (54)

    Maverick Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Beach

    15275531

    $599 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $699 / sq ft
    14% OFF
  • 15274666 00 pdp Exquisite Rigidcore Stone-Look Luxury Vinyl Tile Planks — Marble Calacatta
    Width: W: 11.81″
    Length: L: 23.62"
    Thickness: T: 5 mm
    (13)

    Exquisite Rigidcore Stone-Look Luxury Vinyl Tile Planks - Marble Calacatta

    15274666

    $574 / sq ft
  • Arizona oak builders 15275535 angle LongHorn White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — 2.5mm Arizona
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 20 - 72"
    Thickness: T: 0.55"
    (15)

    LongHorn White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - 2.5mm Arizona

    15275535

    $545 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $789 / sq ft
    31% OFF
  • 15267769 00 pdp Romulus XL Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring — Burnished Fossil
    On Sale
    Width: W: 9.0″
    Length: L: 60.4"
    Thickness: T: 8.5 mm
    (62)

    Romulus XL Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring - Burnished Fossil

    15267769

    $425 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $625 / sq ft
    32% OFF
  • 15270567 00 pdp Invicta Waterproof 6mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Planks — Studio Russet
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 6 mm
    (10)

    Invicta Waterproof 6mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Planks - Studio Russet

    15270567

    $445 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $565 / sq ft
    21% 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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