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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.
  • Engineered Hardwood - Foundation Collection - Limited Release in Skeena Oak Engineered Hardwood - Foundation Collection - Limited Release — Skeena Oak
    Width: W: 4.38″
    Length: L: 12 - 84"
    Thickness: T: 0.75"
    (47)

    Engineered Hardwood - Foundation Collection - Limited Release - Skeena Oak

    15273552

    $1135 / sq ft
  • Essential European Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring in English Dawn Essential European Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — English Dawn
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 24 - 72"
    Thickness: T: 0.5"
    (1)

    Essential European Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - English Dawn

    15247427

    $875 / sq ft
  • Engineered Hardwood Wide Width Reliable Collection in Southcut Engineered Hardwood Wide Width Reliable Collection — Southcut
    On Sale
    Width: W: 9.45″
    Thickness: T: 0.59"

    Engineered Hardwood Wide Width Reliable Collection - Southcut

    15275703

    $1609 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1788 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • Wild Terrain Collection Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Dry Grass Wild Terrain Collection Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Dry Grass
    On Sale
    Width: W: 5.0″
    Length: L: 47"
    Thickness: T: 12mm

    Wild Terrain Collection Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Dry Grass

    15988671

    $595 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $755 / sq ft
    21% OFF
  • Vinyl Planks - 6mm Rigid Core Click Lock - Fidelis Collection in Toned Ash Vinyl Planks - 6mm Rigid Core Click Lock - Fidelis Collection — Toned Ash
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 6 mm

    Vinyl Planks - 6mm Rigid Core Click Lock - Fidelis Collection - Toned Ash

    15268749

    $401 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $446 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • Engineered Hardwood Reliable Collection in Southcut Engineered Hardwood Reliable Collection — Southcut
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.48″
    Thickness: T: 0.47"

    Engineered Hardwood Reliable Collection - Southcut

    15275698

    $1149 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1276 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • Nordic Plank 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Collection in Amber Ridge Nordic Plank 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Collection — Amber Ridge
    On Sale
    Width: W: 9.5″
    Length: L: 86.6"
    Thickness: T: 12mm

    Nordic Plank 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Collection - Amber Ridge

    15988682

    $745 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $931 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • Engineered Hardwood - Foundation Collection - Limited Release in Natural Oak Engineered Hardwood - Foundation Collection - Limited Release — Natural Oak
    Width: W: 4.38″
    Length: L: 12 - 84"
    Thickness: T: 0.75"
    (47)

    Engineered Hardwood - Foundation Collection - Limited Release - Natural Oak

    15273553

    $1135 / sq ft
  • Engineered Hardwood Wide Width Reliable Collection in Canvas Engineered Hardwood Wide Width Reliable Collection — Canvas
    On Sale
    Width: W: 9.45″
    Thickness: T: 0.59"

    Engineered Hardwood Wide Width Reliable Collection - Canvas

    15275704

    $1609 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1788 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • Wild Terrain Collection Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Canyon Clay Wild Terrain Collection Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Canyon Clay
    On Sale
    Width: W: 5.0″
    Length: L: 47"
    Thickness: T: 12mm

    Wild Terrain Collection Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Canyon Clay

    15988672

    $595 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $755 / sq ft
    21% OFF
  • Vinyl Planks - 6mm Rigid Core Click Lock - Fidelis Collection in Urban Tusk Vinyl Planks - 6mm Rigid Core Click Lock - Fidelis Collection — Urban Tusk
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 6 mm

    Vinyl Planks - 6mm Rigid Core Click Lock - Fidelis Collection - Urban Tusk

    15268750

    $401 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $446 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • Engineered Hardwood Reliable Collection in Canvas Engineered Hardwood Reliable Collection — Canvas
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.48″
    Thickness: T: 0.47"

    Engineered Hardwood Reliable Collection - Canvas

    15275699

    $1149 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1276 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • Nordic Plank 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Collection in Birch Frost Nordic Plank 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Collection — Birch Frost
    On Sale
    Width: W: 9.5″
    Length: L: 86.6"
    Thickness: T: 12mm

    Nordic Plank 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Collection - Birch Frost

    15988681

    $745 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $931 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • Engineered Hardwood - Foundation Collection - Limited Release in Rupert Oak Engineered Hardwood - Foundation Collection - Limited Release — Rupert Oak
    Width: W: 4.38″
    Length: L: 12 - 84"
    Thickness: T: 0.75"
    (47)

    Engineered Hardwood - Foundation Collection - Limited Release - Rupert Oak

    15273554

    $1135 / sq ft
  • Engineered Hardwood Wide Width Reliable Collection in Linton Engineered Hardwood Wide Width Reliable Collection — Linton
    On Sale
    Width: W: 9.45″
    Thickness: T: 0.61"

    Engineered Hardwood Wide Width Reliable Collection - Linton

    15275705

    $1609 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1788 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • Wild Terrain Collection Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Tobacco Root Wild Terrain Collection Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Tobacco Root
    On Sale
    Width: W: 5.0″
    Length: L: 47"
    Thickness: T: 12mm

    Wild Terrain Collection Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Tobacco Root

    15988673

    $595 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $755 / sq ft
    21% OFF
  • Engineered Hardwood Reliable Collection in Linton Engineered Hardwood Reliable Collection — Linton
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.48″
    Thickness: T: 0.47"

    Engineered Hardwood Reliable Collection - Linton

    15275700

    $1149 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1277 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • Nordic Plank 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Collection in Glacier Linen Nordic Plank 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Collection — Glacier Linen
    On Sale
    Width: W: 9.5″
    Length: L: 86.6"
    Thickness: T: 12mm

    Nordic Plank 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Collection - Glacier Linen

    15988684

    $745 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $931 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • Engineered Hardwood - Foundation Collection - Limited Release in Thompson Hard Maple Engineered Hardwood - Foundation Collection - Limited Release — Thompson Hard Maple
    Width: W: 4.38″
    Length: L: 12 - 84"
    Thickness: T: 0.75"
    (47)

    Engineered Hardwood - Foundation Collection - Limited Release - Thompson Hard Maple

    15273555

    $1135 / sq ft
  • Engineered Hardwood Wide Width Reliable Collection in London Clay Engineered Hardwood Wide Width Reliable Collection — London Clay
    On Sale
    Width: W: 9.45″
    Thickness: T: 0.59"

    Engineered Hardwood Wide Width Reliable Collection - London Clay

    15275706

    $1609 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1788 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • Wild Terrain Collection Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Sunbleached Oak Wild Terrain Collection Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Sunbleached Oak
    On Sale
    Width: W: 5.0″
    Length: L: 47"
    Thickness: T: 12mm

    Wild Terrain Collection Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Sunbleached Oak

    15988674

    $595 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $755 / sq ft
    21% OFF
  • Engineered Hardwood Reliable Collection in London Clay Engineered Hardwood Reliable Collection — London Clay
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.48″
    Thickness: T: 0.47"

    Engineered Hardwood Reliable Collection - London Clay

    15275701

    $1149 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1276 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • Nordic Plank 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Collection in Pale Heather Nordic Plank 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Collection — Pale Heather
    On Sale
    Width: W: 9.5″
    Length: L: 86.6"
    Thickness: T: 12mm

    Nordic Plank 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Collection - Pale Heather

    15988685

    $745 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $931 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • Engineered Hardwood - Foundation Collection - Limited Release in Rupert Hard Maple Engineered Hardwood - Foundation Collection - Limited Release — Rupert Hard Maple
    Width: W: 4.38″
    Length: L: 12 - 84"
    Thickness: T: 0.75"
    (47)

    Engineered Hardwood - Foundation Collection - Limited Release - Rupert Hard Maple

    15273557

    $1135 / 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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