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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.
  • 15260962 00 pdp Old Town Waterproof Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Tai Mountain
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    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 7.5 mm
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    Old Town Waterproof Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Tai Mountain

    15260962

    $367 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $408 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • Tuscany2 Riviera Engineered Hardwood Flooring — 2mm Walnut Tuscany
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    Width: W: 6.0″
    Length: L: 24 - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.56"
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    Riviera Engineered Hardwood Flooring - 2mm Walnut Tuscany

    15987879

    $495 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $619 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • 15269366 00 pdp 908bbacb 25d5 4c25 a39b 7d98d96ce201 Phoenix Engineered Hardwood Flooring — French Roasted
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    Width: W: 4.88″
    Length: L: 20 - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.38"
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    Phoenix Engineered Hardwood Flooring - French Roasted

    15269366

    $420 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $460 / sq ft
    9% OFF
  • Laminate capilano 15275926 misty web angle d542711a 3198 4f59 9e02 1cb2309a55ae Capilano Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Misty
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    Width: W: 7.75″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
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    Capilano Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Misty

    15275926

    $310 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $360 / sq ft
    14% OFF
  • 15272204 00 pdp 3f871de0 59a7 406a 843c 02b574f9336d Oak Herringbone Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Arizona Plateau
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    Width: W: 4.5″
    Length: L: 17.5 - 17.5"
    Thickness: T: 0.56"
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    Oak Herringbone Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Arizona Plateau

    15272204

    $595 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $775 / sq ft
    23% OFF
  • 15162380 00 pdp 90a04969 d18b 4daa b3be 3a9f93c9503b Long Length 12mm Legendary Collection — Pitch Amber
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    Width: W: 7.71″
    Length: L: 72"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
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    Long Length 12mm Legendary Collection - Pitch Amber

    15162380

    $275 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $318 / sq ft
    14% OFF
  • 15271528 00 pdp a690122d 81b6 4c35 a0e4 0ebc3813d372 Meraki 7mm Rigid Core Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Tranquil Grey
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    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 7 mm
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    Meraki 7mm Rigid Core Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Tranquil Grey

    15271528

    $527 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $585 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • 15269458 00 pdp XL Endure Waterproof 6mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Planks — Lamborn
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    Width: W: 9.0″
    Length: L: 72"
    Thickness: T: 6 mm
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    XL Endure Waterproof 6mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Planks - Lamborn

    15269458

    $275 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $382 / sq ft
    28% OFF
  • Lunaoak Riviera Engineered Hardwood Flooring — 1.5mm Luna Oak
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    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 24 - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.5"
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    Riviera Engineered Hardwood Flooring - 1.5mm Luna Oak

    15987880

    $495 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $619 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • Laminate capilano 15275927 amber web angle ac8afa6a 822d 4822 a680 51cf95771d94 Capilano Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Amber
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    Width: W: 7.75″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
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    Capilano Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Amber

    15275927

    $310 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $360 / sq ft
    14% OFF
  • 15275750 00 pdp 360e79f9 10ea 443f 8aad 740482674eeb Oak Herringbone Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Red Oak Natural
    Width: W: 3.5″
    Length: L: 17.5 - 17.5"
    Thickness: T: 0.56"
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    Oak Herringbone Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Red Oak Natural

    15275750

    $665 / sq ft
  • 15271531 00 pdp b9af86e1 e3fe 46ea b45a 1a0ff0dad19f Meraki 7mm Rigid Core Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Demure Natural
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    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 7 mm
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    Meraki 7mm Rigid Core Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Demure Natural

    15271531

    $527 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $585 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • 15269459 00 pdp XL Endure Waterproof 6mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Planks — Herencia
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    Width: W: 9.0″
    Length: L: 72"
    Thickness: T: 6 mm
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    XL Endure Waterproof 6mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Planks - Herencia

    15269459

    $275 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $382 / sq ft
    28% OFF
  • Sunset oak1 Riviera Engineered Hardwood Flooring — 3mm Beverly Sunset Oak
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    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 24 - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.56"
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    Riviera Engineered Hardwood Flooring - 3mm Beverly Sunset Oak

    15987881

    $495 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $619 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • Laminate capilano 15275929 monterey web angle e289f9f0 d044 4895 a734 853350b01447 Capilano Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Monterey
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    Width: W: 7.75″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
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    Capilano Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Monterey

    15275929

    $310 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $360 / sq ft
    14% OFF
  • Sunset oak2 Riviera Engineered Hardwood Flooring — 3mm Hickory Bay
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    Width: W: 6.0″
    Length: L: 24 - 84"
    Thickness: T: 0.56"
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    Riviera Engineered Hardwood Flooring - 3mm Hickory Bay

    15987882

    $445 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $636 / 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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