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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.
  • American Walnut Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Natural American Walnut Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Natural
    Limited Offer
    Width: W: 6.0″
    Length: L: 20 - 50"
    Thickness: T: 0.55"
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    American Walnut Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Natural

    15275578

    $445 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $636 / sq ft
    30% OFF
  • Coastal Square-Edge Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Frosty Coastal Square-Edge Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Frosty
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.19″
    Length: L: 86.2 - 86.2"
    Thickness: T: 0.5"
    (143)

    Coastal Square-Edge Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Frosty

    15274003

    $723 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $760 / sq ft
    5% OFF
  • Legendary 4.2mm Rigid Core Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring in Buena Vista Legendary 4.2mm Rigid Core Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Buena Vista
    Clearance
    Width: W: 7.12″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 4.2 mm
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    Legendary 4.2mm Rigid Core Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Buena Vista

    15270625

    $217 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $229 / sq ft
    5% OFF
  • Harbor Hickory Distressed Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Venice Harbor Hickory Distressed Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Venice
    Width: W: 5.0″
    Length: L: 15 - 47.75"
    Thickness: T: 0.38"
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    Harbor Hickory Distressed Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Venice

    15273702

    $425 / sq ft
  • XL Noble Oak Waterproof 7mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Flooring in The Alps XL Noble Oak Waterproof 7mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Flooring — The Alps
    On Sale
    Width: W: 9.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 7 mm
    (9)

    XL Noble Oak Waterproof 7mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Flooring - The Alps

    15273691

    $365 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $608 / sq ft
    40% OFF
  • Riviera Engineered Hardwood Flooring in 2mm Walnut Tuscany Riviera Engineered Hardwood Flooring — 2mm Walnut Tuscany
    On Sale
    NEW
    Width: W: 6.0″
    Length: L: 24 - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.56"
    (47)

    Riviera Engineered Hardwood Flooring - 2mm Walnut Tuscany

    15987879

    $495 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $619 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • XL Opus Waterproof 8mm Click-Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring in Prime Chestnut XL Opus Waterproof 8mm Click-Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Prime Chestnut
    On Sale
    Width: W: 9.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 8 mm

    XL Opus Waterproof 8mm Click-Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Prime Chestnut

    15268751

    $475 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $630 / sq ft
    25% OFF
  • Ethereal Waterproof 6.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring in Calamus Ethereal Waterproof 6.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring — Calamus
    Clearance
    Width: W: 7.2″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 6.5 mm
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    Ethereal Waterproof 6.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring - Calamus

    15274677

    $336 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $447 / sq ft
    25% OFF
  • Coastal Square-Edge Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Ivory Coastal Square-Edge Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Ivory
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.19″
    Length: L: 86.2 - 86.2"
    Thickness: T: 0.5"
    (143)

    Coastal Square-Edge Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Ivory

    15274004

    $723 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $760 / sq ft
    5% OFF
  • Legendary 4.2mm Rigid Core Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring in Hanzell Legendary 4.2mm Rigid Core Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Hanzell
    Clearance
    Width: W: 7.12″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 4.2 mm
    (62)

    Legendary 4.2mm Rigid Core Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Hanzell

    15270623

    $217 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $229 / sq ft
    5% OFF
  • XL Noble Oak Waterproof 7mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Flooring in Tianchi XL Noble Oak Waterproof 7mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Tianchi
    On Sale
    Width: W: 9.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 7 mm
    (9)

    XL Noble Oak Waterproof 7mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Tianchi

    15273693

    $365 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $608 / sq ft
    40% OFF
  • Riviera Engineered Hardwood Flooring in 1.5mm Luna Oak Riviera Engineered Hardwood Flooring — 1.5mm Luna Oak
    On Sale
    NEW
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 24 - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.5"
    (47)

    Riviera Engineered Hardwood Flooring - 1.5mm Luna Oak

    15987880

    $495 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $619 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • XL Opus Waterproof 8mm Click-Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring in Sourced Platinum XL Opus Waterproof 8mm Click-Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Sourced Platinum
    On Sale
    Width: W: 9.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 8 mm

    XL Opus Waterproof 8mm Click-Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Sourced Platinum

    15268752

    $395 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $630 / sq ft
    37% OFF
  • Ethereal Waterproof 6.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring in Pinna Ethereal Waterproof 6.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring — Pinna
    Clearance
    Width: W: 7.2″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 6.5 mm
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    Ethereal Waterproof 6.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring - Pinna

    15274678

    $336 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $447 / sq ft
    25% OFF
  • Coastal Square-Edge Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Smokey Coastal Square-Edge Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Smokey
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.19″
    Length: L: 86.2 - 86.2"
    Thickness: T: 0.5"
    (143)

    Coastal Square-Edge Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Smokey

    15274005

    $723 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $760 / sq ft
    5% OFF
  • XL Noble Oak Waterproof 7mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Flooring in Mt. Topaz XL Noble Oak Waterproof 7mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Mt. Topaz
    On Sale
    Width: W: 9.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 7 mm
    (9)

    XL Noble Oak Waterproof 7mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Mt. Topaz

    15273695

    $365 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $608 / sq ft
    40% OFF
  • Riviera Engineered Hardwood Flooring in 3mm Beverly Sunset Oak Riviera Engineered Hardwood Flooring — 3mm Beverly Sunset Oak
    On Sale
    NEW
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 24 - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.56"
    (47)

    Riviera Engineered Hardwood Flooring - 3mm Beverly Sunset Oak

    15987881

    $495 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $619 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • XL Opus Waterproof 8mm Click-Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring in Luxe Ivory XL Opus Waterproof 8mm Click-Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Luxe Ivory
    On Sale
    Width: W: 9.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 8 mm

    XL Opus Waterproof 8mm Click-Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Luxe Ivory

    15268753

    $475 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $630 / sq ft
    25% OFF
  • Ethereal Waterproof 6.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring in Gossamer Ethereal Waterproof 6.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring — Gossamer
    Clearance
    Width: W: 7.2″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 6.5 mm
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    Ethereal Waterproof 6.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring - Gossamer

    15274682

    $336 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $447 / sq ft
    25% OFF
  • Coastal Square-Edge Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Brushed Coastal Square-Edge Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Brushed
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.19″
    Length: L: 86.2 - 86.2"
    Thickness: T: 0.5"
    (143)

    Coastal Square-Edge Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Brushed

    15274006

    $723 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $760 / sq ft
    5% OFF
  • Riviera Engineered Hardwood Flooring in 3mm Hickory Bay Riviera Engineered Hardwood Flooring — 3mm Hickory Bay
    On Sale
    NEW
    Width: W: 6.0″
    Length: L: 24 - 84"
    Thickness: T: 0.5"
    (47)

    Riviera Engineered Hardwood Flooring - 3mm Hickory Bay

    15987882

    $445 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $636 / sq ft
    30% OFF
  • XL Opus Waterproof 8mm Click-Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring in Vested Shadow XL Opus Waterproof 8mm Click-Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Vested Shadow
    On Sale
    Width: W: 9.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 8 mm

    XL Opus Waterproof 8mm Click-Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Vested Shadow

    15268755

    $395 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $630 / sq ft
    37% OFF
  • Coastal Square-Edge Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Amber Coastal Square-Edge Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Amber
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.19″
    Length: L: 86.2 - 86.2"
    Thickness: T: 0.5"
    (143)

    Coastal Square-Edge Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Amber

    15274007

    $723 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $760 / sq ft
    5% OFF
  • XL Opus Waterproof 8mm Click-Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring in Prime Chestnut XL Opus Waterproof 8mm Click-Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Edition Taupe
    Width: W: 9.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 8mm

    XL Opus Waterproof 8mm Click-Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Edition Taupe

    15991522

    $598 / sq ft

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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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