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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.
  • Whistler Ridge Rigid Core Standard Flooring in High Pass Whistler Ridge Rigid Core Standard Flooring — High Pass
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm

    Whistler Ridge Rigid Core Standard Flooring - High Pass

    SPC110

    $291 / sq ft
  • Haro Tritty 200 8mm AC6 Oak Laminate Flooring in Mossy Path Haro Tritty 200 8mm AC6 Oak Laminate Flooring — Mossy Path
    Clearance
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 50.47"
    (192)

    Haro Tritty 200 8mm AC6 Oak Laminate Flooring - Mossy Path

    Anc-1051

    $415 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $520 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • Unfinished Yellow Birch Flooring - 2nd Grade in 3.25" Unfinished Yellow Birch Flooring - 2nd Grade — 3.25"
    Width: W: 3.25″
    Length: L: 10 - 78"
    Thickness: T: 0.78"

    Unfinished Yellow Birch Flooring - 2nd Grade - 3.25"

    15988352

    $645 / sq ft
  • Unfinished White Oak Hardwood Flooring in S&B 3.25" Unfinished White Oak Hardwood Flooring — S&B 3.25"
    Width: W: 3.25″
    Length: L: 12 - 78"
    Thickness: T: 0.78"

    Unfinished White Oak Hardwood Flooring - S&B 3.25"

    15988345

    $945 / sq ft
  • European White Oak 7.5 inch Engineered Hardwood Collection in Brittany European White Oak 7.5 inch Engineered Hardwood Collection — Brittany
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 18 - 84"
    Thickness: T: 0.75"

    European White Oak 7.5 inch Engineered Hardwood Collection - Brittany

    15990847

    $1745 / sq ft
  • Niagara Crest Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Flowline Niagara Crest Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Flowline
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 15.75 - 82.67"
    Thickness: T: 3/8"

    Niagara Crest Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Flowline

    HW38-060

    $539 / sq ft
  • Yukon Trail Rigid Core XL Flooring in Prospect Path Yukon Trail Rigid Core XL Flooring — Prospect Path
    Width: W: 9.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 7 mm

    Yukon Trail Rigid Core XL Flooring - Prospect Path

    SPC501

    $332 / sq ft
  • Pacific Grove Rigid Core XL Flooring in Forest Route Pacific Grove Rigid Core XL Flooring — Forest Route
    Width: W: 9.45″
    Length: L: 74.4"
    Thickness: T: 6.5 mm

    Pacific Grove Rigid Core XL Flooring - Forest Route

    SPC509

    $372 / sq ft
  • Whistler Ridge Rigid Core Standard Flooring in Open Range Whistler Ridge Rigid Core Standard Flooring — Open Range
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm

    Whistler Ridge Rigid Core Standard Flooring - Open Range

    SPC111

    $291 / sq ft
  • Haro Tritty 200 8mm AC6 Oak Laminate Flooring in Forest Ember Haro Tritty 200 8mm AC6 Oak Laminate Flooring — Forest Ember
    Clearance
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 50.47"
    (192)

    Haro Tritty 200 8mm AC6 Oak Laminate Flooring - Forest Ember

    Anc-1048

    $415 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $520 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • Unfinished White Oak Hardwood Flooring in S&B 3.25"
    Width: W: 3.25″
    Length: L: 10 - 78"
    Thickness: T: 0.78"

    Unfinished White Oak Hardwood Flooring - #1 Common 3.25"

    15988346

    $595 / sq ft
  • European White Oak 7.5 inch Engineered Hardwood Collection in Cotswold European White Oak 7.5 inch Engineered Hardwood Collection — Cotswold
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 18 - 84"
    Thickness: T: 0.75"

    European White Oak 7.5 inch Engineered Hardwood Collection - Cotswold

    15990848

    $1997 / sq ft
  • Niagara Crest Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Riverbend Niagara Crest Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Riverbend
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 15.75 - 82.67"
    Thickness: T: 3/8"

    Niagara Crest Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Riverbend

    HW38-061

    $539 / sq ft
  • Yukon Trail Rigid Core XL Flooring in Northern Trail Yukon Trail Rigid Core XL Flooring — Northern Trail
    Width: W: 9.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 7 mm

    Yukon Trail Rigid Core XL Flooring - Northern Trail

    SPC502

    $332 / sq ft
  • Pacific Grove Rigid Core XL Flooring in Meadow Trail Pacific Grove Rigid Core XL Flooring — Meadow Trail
    Width: W: 9.45″
    Length: L: 74.4"
    Thickness: T: 6.5 mm

    Pacific Grove Rigid Core XL Flooring - Meadow Trail

    SPC510

    $372 / sq ft
  • Whistler Ridge Rigid Core Standard Flooring in Ridgeline Drift Whistler Ridge Rigid Core Standard Flooring — Ridgeline Drift
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm

    Whistler Ridge Rigid Core Standard Flooring - Ridgeline Drift

    SPC112

    $291 / sq ft
  • Haro Tritty 200 8mm AC6 Oak Laminate Flooring in Shadow Fir Haro Tritty 200 8mm AC6 Oak Laminate Flooring — Shadow Fir
    Clearance
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 50.47"
    (192)

    Haro Tritty 200 8mm AC6 Oak Laminate Flooring - Shadow Fir

    Anc-1053

    $415 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $520 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • European White Oak 7.5 inch Engineered Hardwood Collection in Tuscan European White Oak 7.5 inch Engineered Hardwood Collection — Tuscan
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 18 - 84"
    Thickness: T: 0.75"

    European White Oak 7.5 inch Engineered Hardwood Collection - Tuscan

    15990849

    $1997 / sq ft
  • Yukon Trail Rigid Core XL Flooring in Boundary Path Yukon Trail Rigid Core XL Flooring — Boundary Path
    Width: W: 9.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 7 mm

    Yukon Trail Rigid Core XL Flooring - Boundary Path

    SPC503

    $332 / sq ft
  • Whistler Ridge Rigid Core Standard Flooring in Timber Ridge Whistler Ridge Rigid Core Standard Flooring — Timber Ridge
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm

    Whistler Ridge Rigid Core Standard Flooring - Timber Ridge

    SPC113

    $291 / sq ft
  • Haro Tritty 200 8mm AC6 Oak Laminate Flooring in Quiet Canyon Haro Tritty 200 8mm AC6 Oak Laminate Flooring — Quiet Canyon
    Clearance
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 50.47"
    (192)

    Haro Tritty 200 8mm AC6 Oak Laminate Flooring - Quiet Canyon

    Anc-1050

    $415 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $520 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • European White Oak 7.5 inch Engineered Hardwood Collection in Bavaria European White Oak 7.5 inch Engineered Hardwood Collection — Bavaria
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 18 - 84"
    Thickness: T: 0.75"

    European White Oak 7.5 inch Engineered Hardwood Collection - Bavaria

    15990850

    $1997 / sq ft
  • Yukon Trail Rigid Core XL Flooring in Gold Route Yukon Trail Rigid Core XL Flooring — Gold Route
    Width: W: 9.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 7 mm

    Yukon Trail Rigid Core XL Flooring - Gold Route

    SPC504

    $332 / sq ft
  • Whistler Ridge Rigid Core Standard Flooring in Boulder Creek Whistler Ridge Rigid Core Standard Flooring — Boulder Creek
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm

    Whistler Ridge Rigid Core Standard Flooring - Boulder Creek

    SPC114

    $291 / 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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