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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.
  • Artisan Brushed Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring in 4mm Marcello Artisan Brushed Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — 4mm Marcello
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 20 - 84"
    Thickness: T: 0.55"
    (127)

    Artisan Brushed Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - 4mm Marcello

    15262720

    $629 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $786 / sq ft
    20% OFF
  • Acacia Engineered Hardwood Flooring in 3mm Acacia Smooth Natural Acacia Engineered Hardwood Flooring — 3mm Acacia Smooth Natural
    On Sale
    Width: W: 4.75″
    Length: L: 18 - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.63"
    (140)

    Acacia Engineered Hardwood Flooring - 3mm Acacia Smooth Natural

    10076435

    $799 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $875 / sq ft
    9% OFF
  • Oak Superior 7.5in Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring in 4mm Taupe Oak Superior 7.5in Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — 4mm Taupe
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 23.62 - 75.19"
    Thickness: T: 0.59"
    (63)

    Oak Superior 7.5in Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - 4mm Taupe

    15274460

    $779 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $879 / sq ft
    11% OFF
  • Contemporary Waterproof 8.7mm Luxury Vinyl Flooring in Weathered Contemporary Waterproof 8.7mm Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Weathered
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 8.7 mm
    (171)

    Contemporary Waterproof 8.7mm Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Weathered

    15239007

    $504 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $620 / sq ft
    19% OFF
  • Grand Width 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Sterling Grand Width 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Sterling
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 9.5″
    Length: L: 23.5 - 86.5"
    Thickness: T: 0.625"
    (73)

    Grand Width 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Sterling

    15274718

    $849 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1125 / sq ft
    25% OFF
  • Handscraped Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Hickory - Charlotte Handscraped Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Hickory - Charlotte
    On Sale
    Width: W: 5.0″
    Length: L: 20 - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.4375"
    (238)

    Handscraped Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Hickory - Charlotte

    10068965

    $485 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $649 / sq ft
    25% OFF
  • Elevation Waterproof 5.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring in Ayer Elevation Waterproof 5.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring — Ayer
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm
    (157)

    Elevation Waterproof 5.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring - Ayer

    15262455

    $355 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $470 / sq ft
    24% OFF
  • Baltic Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Black Chocolate Baltic Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Black Chocolate
    Limited Offer
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 20 - 84"
    Thickness: T: 0.55"
    (73)

    Baltic Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Black Chocolate

    15001754

    $495 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $765 / sq ft
    35% OFF
  • Artisan Brushed Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring in 3mm Nutmeg Artisan Brushed Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — 3mm Nutmeg
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 20 - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.55"
    (127)

    Artisan Brushed Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - 3mm Nutmeg

    15263343

    $745 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $965 / sq ft
    23% OFF
  • Acacia Engineered Hardwood Flooring in 3mm Acacia Handscraped Cognac Acacia Engineered Hardwood Flooring — 3mm Acacia Handscraped Cognac
    On Sale
    Width: W: 4.75″
    Length: L: 18 - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.63"
    (140)

    Acacia Engineered Hardwood Flooring - 3mm Acacia Handscraped Cognac

    10076436

    $799 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $875 / sq ft
    9% OFF
  • Oak Superior 7.5in Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring in 4mm Marcel Oak Superior 7.5in Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — 4mm Marcel
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 23.62 - 75.19"
    Thickness: T: 0.59"
    (63)

    Oak Superior 7.5in Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - 4mm Marcel

    15274461

    $779 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $879 / sq ft
    11% OFF
  • Contemporary Waterproof 8.7mm Luxury Vinyl Flooring in Natural Oak Contemporary Waterproof 8.7mm Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Natural Oak
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 8.7 mm
    (171)

    Contemporary Waterproof 8.7mm Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Natural Oak

    15239008

    $560 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $620 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • Grand Width 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Riverbed Grand Width 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Riverbed
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 9.5″
    Length: L: 23.5 - 86.5"
    Thickness: T: 0.625"
    (73)

    Grand Width 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Riverbed

    15274719

    $849 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1125 / sq ft
    25% OFF
  • Handscraped Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Hickory - Natural Handscraped Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Hickory - Natural
    On Sale
    Width: W: 5.0″
    Length: L: 20 - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.45"
    (238)

    Handscraped Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Hickory - Natural

    10068966

    $495 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $699 / sq ft
    29% OFF
  • Elevation Waterproof 5.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring in Rosetta Elevation Waterproof 5.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring — Rosetta
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm
    (157)

    Elevation Waterproof 5.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring - Rosetta

    15262456

    $355 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $470 / sq ft
    24% OFF
  • Baltic Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Rustic Nature Baltic Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Rustic Nature
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 20 - 72"
    Thickness: T: 0.55"
    (73)

    Baltic Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Rustic Nature

    15001756

    $619 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $689 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • Artisan Brushed Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring in 4mm Bianca Artisan Brushed Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — 4mm Bianca
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 24 - 74"
    Thickness: T: 0.56"
    (127)

    Artisan Brushed Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - 4mm Bianca

    15270511

    $725 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $955 / sq ft
    24% OFF
  • Acacia Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Acacia Aged Cognac Acacia Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Acacia Aged Cognac
    On Sale
    Width: W: 4.75″
    Length: L: 18 - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.63"
    (140)

    Acacia Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Acacia Aged Cognac

    15269383

    $799 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $875 / sq ft
    9% OFF
  • Oak Superior 7.5in Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring in 4mm Mist Oak Superior 7.5in Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — 4mm Mist
    Clearance
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 23.62 - 75.19"
    Thickness: T: 0.59"
    (63)

    Oak Superior 7.5in Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - 4mm Mist

    15274853

    $650 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $879 / sq ft
    26% OFF
  • Contemporary Waterproof 8.7mm Luxury Vinyl Flooring in Metro Brown Contemporary Waterproof 8.7mm Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Metro Brown
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 8.7 mm
    (171)

    Contemporary Waterproof 8.7mm Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Metro Brown

    15239009

    $560 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $620 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • Grand Width 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Bourbon Oak Grand Width 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Bourbon Oak
    On Sale
    NEW
    Width: W: 9.5″
    Length: L: 23.5 - 86.5"
    Thickness: T: 0.625"
    (73)

    Grand Width 9.5in White Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Bourbon Oak

    15988511

    $849 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1125 / sq ft
    25% OFF
  • Handscraped Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Oak - Charlotte Handscraped Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Oak - Charlotte
    On Sale
    Width: W: 5.0″
    Length: L: 20 - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.4375"
    (238)

    Handscraped Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Oak - Charlotte

    15275484

    $485 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $649 / sq ft
    25% OFF
  • Elevation Waterproof 5.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring in Aphrodite Elevation Waterproof 5.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring — Aphrodite
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 5.5 mm
    (157)

    Elevation Waterproof 5.5mm Rigid Core Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring - Aphrodite

    15262458

    $355 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $470 / sq ft
    24% OFF
  • Baltic Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring in 1.2mm Sedona Silver Baltic Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — 1.2mm Sedona Silver
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 20 - 72"
    Thickness: T: 0.5"
    (73)

    Baltic Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - 1.2mm Sedona Silver

    15275533

    $509 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $615 / sq ft
    17% 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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