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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.
  • Solara Waterproof Laminate in Silver Drift Solara Waterproof Laminate — Silver Drift
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.7″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.31"

    Solara Waterproof Laminate - Silver Drift

    15988064

    $350 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $420 / sq ft
    17% OFF
  • Sea to Sky Engineered Hardwood Collection in Cypress Oak Sea to Sky Engineered Hardwood Collection — Cypress Oak
    NEW
    Width: W: 5.0″
    Length: L: 16" - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.38"

    Sea to Sky Engineered Hardwood Collection - Cypress Oak

    15990852

    $345 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $479 / sq ft
    28% OFF
  • Clearwater Mill Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Modern Mill Clearwater Mill Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Modern Mill
    On Sale
    Width: W: 9.5″
    Length: L: 88
    Thickness: T: 0.625"

    Clearwater Mill Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Modern Mill

    15988310

    $495 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $594 / sq ft
    17% OFF
  • Evergreen Basin Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Moss Drift Evergreen Basin Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Moss Drift
    On Sale
    Width: W: 10.67″
    Length: L: 93.622"
    Thickness: T: 0.4375"

    Evergreen Basin Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Moss Drift

    15988308

    $375 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $450 / sq ft
    17% OFF
  • StoneBridge Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Archway Oak StoneBridge Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Archway Oak
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.48″
    Length: L: 16.14 - 72.05"
    Thickness: T: 7 mm

    StoneBridge Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Archway Oak

    15988307

    $375 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $450 / sq ft
    17% OFF
  • Big Sky Timber Engineered Hardwood Flooring in High Plain Big Sky Timber Engineered Hardwood Flooring — High Plain
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.48″
    Length: L: 16.142 - 72.047"
    Thickness: T: 7 mm

    Big Sky Timber Engineered Hardwood Flooring - High Plain

    15988309

    $375 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $450 / sq ft
    17% OFF
  • Okanagan Valley Rigid Core Standard Flooring in Orchard Path Okanagan Valley Rigid Core Standard Flooring — Orchard Path
    Width: W: 6.62″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm

    Okanagan Valley Rigid Core Standard Flooring - Orchard Path

    SPC101

    $324 / sq ft
  • Haro Parquet 2500 Oak Alabama Cocoa Brushed Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Warm Drift Haro Parquet 2500 Oak Alabama Cocoa Brushed Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Warm Drift
    Clearance
    Width: W: 7.09″
    Length: L: 86.63"

    Haro Parquet 2500 Oak Alabama Cocoa Brushed Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Warm Drift

    Anc-1034

    $575 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $738 / sq ft
    22% OFF
  • Solara Waterproof Laminate in Amber Sands Solara Waterproof Laminate — Amber Sands
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.7″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.31"

    Solara Waterproof Laminate - Amber Sands

    15988065

    $350 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $420 / sq ft
    17% OFF
  • Sea to Sky Engineered Hardwood Collection in Garibaldi Oak Sea to Sky Engineered Hardwood Collection — Garibaldi Oak
    NEW
    Width: W: 5.0″
    Length: L: 16" - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.38"

    Sea to Sky Engineered Hardwood Collection - Garibaldi Oak

    15990853

    $345 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $479 / sq ft
    28% OFF
  • Okanagan Valley Rigid Core Standard Flooring in Valley Trail Okanagan Valley Rigid Core Standard Flooring — Valley Trail
    Width: W: 6.62″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm

    Okanagan Valley Rigid Core Standard Flooring - Valley Trail

    SPC102

    $324 / sq ft
  • Haro Parquet 2500 Oak Alabama Cocoa Brushed Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Soft Brown Haro Parquet 2500 Oak Alabama Cocoa Brushed Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Soft Brown
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.09″
    Length: L: 86.63"

    Haro Parquet 2500 Oak Alabama Cocoa Brushed Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Soft Brown

    Anc-1033

    $650 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $767 / sq ft
    15% OFF
  • Solara Waterproof Laminate in Sahara Stripe Solara Waterproof Laminate — Sahara Stripe
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.7″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.31"

    Solara Waterproof Laminate - Sahara Stripe

    15988066

    $350 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $420 / sq ft
    17% OFF
  • Sea to Sky Engineered Hardwood Collection in Britannia Oak Sea to Sky Engineered Hardwood Collection — Britannia Oak
    NEW
    Width: W: 5.0″
    Length: L: 16" - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.38"

    Sea to Sky Engineered Hardwood Collection - Britannia Oak

    15990854

    $345 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $479 / sq ft
    28% OFF
  • Okanagan Valley Rigid Core Standard Flooring in Lakeview Walk Okanagan Valley Rigid Core Standard Flooring — Lakeview Walk
    Width: W: 6.62″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm

    Okanagan Valley Rigid Core Standard Flooring - Lakeview Walk

    SPC103

    $324 / sq ft
  • Solara Waterproof Laminate in Sierra Dune Solara Waterproof Laminate — Sierra Dune
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.7″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.31"

    Solara Waterproof Laminate - Sierra Dune

    15988067

    $350 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $420 / sq ft
    17% OFF
  • Sea to Sky Engineered Hardwood Collection in Shannon Falls Oak Sea to Sky Engineered Hardwood Collection — Shannon Falls Oak
    NEW
    Width: W: 5.0″
    Length: L: 16" - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.38"

    Sea to Sky Engineered Hardwood Collection - Shannon Falls Oak

    15990855

    $345 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $479 / sq ft
    28% OFF
  • Okanagan Valley Rigid Core Standard Flooring in Meadow Lane Okanagan Valley Rigid Core Standard Flooring — Meadow Lane
    Width: W: 6.62″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm

    Okanagan Valley Rigid Core Standard Flooring - Meadow Lane

    SPC104

    $324 / sq ft
  • Okanagan Valley Rigid Core Standard Flooring in Harvest Route Okanagan Valley Rigid Core Standard Flooring — Harvest Route
    Width: W: 6.62″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm

    Okanagan Valley Rigid Core Standard Flooring - Harvest Route

    SPC105

    $324 / sq ft
  • Okanagan Valley Rigid Core Standard Flooring in Ridge Trail Okanagan Valley Rigid Core Standard Flooring — Ridge Trail
    Width: W: 6.62″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm

    Okanagan Valley Rigid Core Standard Flooring - Ridge Trail

    SPC106

    $324 / sq ft
  • Okanagan Valley Rigid Core Standard Flooring in Vineyard Walk Okanagan Valley Rigid Core Standard Flooring — Vineyard Walk
    Width: W: 6.62″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm

    Okanagan Valley Rigid Core Standard Flooring - Vineyard Walk

    SPC107

    $324 / sq ft
  • Okanagan Valley Rigid Core Standard Flooring in Country Passage Okanagan Valley Rigid Core Standard Flooring — Country Passage
    Width: W: 6.62″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm

    Okanagan Valley Rigid Core Standard Flooring - Country Passage

    SPC108

    $324 / sq ft

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Vinyl Flooring Solid Hardwood Flooring Laminate Flooring Carpet Decking

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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