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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.
  • 15274226 00 pdp 1f67450e e6ef 4f43 910c 77b6848ecd5e Sensational Water Resistant AC6 Laminate Flooring — Mayon
    Width: W: 9.69″
    Length: L: 70"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm
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    Sensational Water Resistant AC6 Laminate Flooring - Mayon

    15274226

    $445 / sq ft
  • 15270041 00 pdp XL Jumbo Waterproof 6.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring — Espresso Texture French Oak
    Clearance
    Width: W: 9.0″
    Length: L: 72"
    Thickness: T: 6.5 mm
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    XL Jumbo Waterproof 6.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring - Espresso Texture French Oak

    15270041

    $353 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $470 / sq ft
    25% OFF
  • 15275480 00 pdp a6ae4557 4e27 4bbb 8ff1 94d9646d7ed9 Reliable Waterproof Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Cortes
    On Sale
    Width: W: 6.5″
    Thickness: T: 0.28"
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    Reliable Waterproof Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Cortes

    15275480

    $677 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $753 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • 15270784 00 pdp Veritas 7mm Rigid Core Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Provincial Swan
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.25″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 7 mm
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    Veritas 7mm Rigid Core Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Provincial Swan

    15270784

    $495 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $575 / sq ft
    14% OFF
  • 15275629 00 pdp d80d29f9 8de1 46ce bd9e 4254f85c1b52 Traditional Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Vintage Oak
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    Width: W: 5.0″
    Length: L: 20 - 60"
    Thickness: T: 0.38"
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    Traditional Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Vintage Oak

    15275629

    $375 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $485 / sq ft
    23% OFF
  • 10074811 00 pdp 969bac4d b3d5 4806 b277 5749bbf3375b Old West Handscraped Maple Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Maple - Latte
    Clearance
    Width: W: 4.5″
    Length: L: 20 - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.5"
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    Old West Handscraped Maple Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Maple - Latte

    10074811

    $345 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $563 / sq ft
    39% OFF
  • 15095016 00 pdp 0fdfe497 85d8 41a9 8a58 fe8e5c93fce9 Whitewash European Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — 4mm Robin Bandsawn
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 18 - 72"
    Thickness: T: 0.63"
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    Whitewash European Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - 4mm Robin Bandsawn

    15095016

    $988 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1098 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • 15181323 00 pdp Gradient Waterproof Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring — Ampera
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 8.5 mm
    (65)

    Gradient Waterproof Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring - Ampera

    15181323

    $425 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $550 / sq ft
    23% OFF
  • 15274228 00 pdp 109c7201 afb9 4955 a35f 536d6dd5f669 Sensational Water Resistant AC6 Laminate Flooring — Mauna Loa
    Width: W: 9.69″
    Length: L: 70"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm
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    Sensational Water Resistant AC6 Laminate Flooring - Mauna Loa

    15274228

    $445 / sq ft
  • 15270042 00 pdp XL Jumbo Waterproof 6.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring — Stone Texture French Oak
    Clearance
    Width: W: 9.0″
    Length: L: 72"
    Thickness: T: 6.5 mm
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    XL Jumbo Waterproof 6.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring - Stone Texture French Oak

    15270042

    $353 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $470 / sq ft
    25% OFF
  • 15275481 00 pdp c00cbb4d cfa6 4aaf be47 25c219228d09 Reliable Waterproof Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Calvert
    On Sale
    Width: W: 6.5″
    Thickness: T: 0.28"
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    Reliable Waterproof Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Calvert

    15275481

    $677 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $753 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • 15270785 00 pdp Veritas 7mm Rigid Core Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Lively Fallow
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.25″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 7 mm
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    Veritas 7mm Rigid Core Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Lively Fallow

    15270785

    $495 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $575 / sq ft
    14% OFF
  • 15095017 00 pdp 954508ec 4aae 448c 960b c2d8bb05d65b Whitewash European Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — 4mm Dover Bandsawn
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 18 - 72"
    Thickness: T: 0.63"
    (19)

    Whitewash European Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - 4mm Dover Bandsawn

    15095017

    $988 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1098 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • 15181324 00 pdp Gradient Waterproof Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring — Azusa
    Limited Offer
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 8.5 mm
    (65)

    Gradient Waterproof Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring - Azusa

    15181324

    $375 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $550 / sq ft
    32% OFF
  • 15274229 00 pdp 67e3fb79 8bd1 4d83 8fa9 abed24ba80c5 Sensational Water Resistant AC6 Laminate Flooring — Caldera
    Width: W: 9.69″
    Length: L: 70"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm
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    Sensational Water Resistant AC6 Laminate Flooring - Caldera

    15274229

    $445 / sq ft
  • 15270036 00 pdp XL Jumbo Waterproof 6.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring — Grey Brushed French Oak
    Clearance
    Width: W: 9.0″
    Length: L: 72"
    Thickness: T: 6.5 mm
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    XL Jumbo Waterproof 6.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring - Grey Brushed French Oak

    15270036

    $353 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $470 / sq ft
    25% OFF
  • 15275482 00 pdp dee563b9 b720 45fc aa25 3ec5cda60d24 Reliable Waterproof Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Massett
    On Sale
    Width: W: 6.5″
    Thickness: T: 0.28"
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    Reliable Waterproof Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Massett

    15275482

    $677 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $753 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • 15270786 00 pdp Veritas 7mm Rigid Core Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Enriched Cedar
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.25″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 7 mm
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    Veritas 7mm Rigid Core Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Enriched Cedar

    15270786

    $495 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $575 / sq ft
    14% OFF
  • 15181326 00 pdp Gradient Waterproof Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring — Anata
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 8.5 mm
    (65)

    Gradient Waterproof Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring - Anata

    15181326

    $425 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $550 / sq ft
    23% OFF
  • 15274230 00 pdp 038bcec6 9af7 4975 9f08 653b0894107e Sensational Water Resistant AC6 Laminate Flooring — Glacier Peak
    Width: W: 9.69″
    Length: L: 70"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm
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    Sensational Water Resistant AC6 Laminate Flooring - Glacier Peak

    15274230

    $445 / sq ft
  • 15275483 00 pdp fb83387a 0ecc 4389 9023 23e57cfc5e2e Reliable Waterproof Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Inlet
    On Sale
    Width: W: 6.5″
    Thickness: T: 0.28"
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    Reliable Waterproof Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Inlet

    15275483

    $677 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $753 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • 15270787 00 pdp Veritas 7mm Rigid Core Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Rooted Graphite
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.25″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 7 mm
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    Veritas 7mm Rigid Core Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Rooted Graphite

    15270787

    $495 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $575 / sq ft
    14% OFF
  • 15274231 00 pdp f049de99 c53b 424e ad86 74b36514b33e Sensational Water Resistant AC6 Laminate Flooring — Hekla
    Width: W: 9.69″
    Length: L: 70"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm
    (51)

    Sensational Water Resistant AC6 Laminate Flooring - Hekla

    15274231

    $445 / sq ft
  • 15270788 00 pdp Veritas 7mm Rigid Core Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Vivid Copper
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.25″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 7 mm
    (8)

    Veritas 7mm Rigid Core Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Vivid Copper

    15270788

    $495 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $575 / sq ft
    14% 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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