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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.
  • Whitewash European Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring in 4mm Robin Bandsawn Whitewash European Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — 4mm Robin Bandsawn
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 18 - 72"
    Thickness: T: 0.63"
    (19)

    Whitewash European Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - 4mm Robin Bandsawn

    15095016

    $988 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1098 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • Engineered Hardwood - Ideal Oak Collection in Beach Sand Engineered Hardwood - Ideal Oak Collection — Beach Sand
    ON SALE
    Width: W: 6.5″

    Engineered Hardwood - Ideal Oak Collection - Beach Sand

    15275289

    $750 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $873 / sq ft
    14% OFF
  • Engineered Hardwood Progressive Collection in Vesper Engineered Hardwood Progressive Collection — Vesper
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.4″
    Length: L: 12 - 84"
    Thickness: T: 0.5"
    (47)

    Engineered Hardwood Progressive Collection - Vesper

    15274883

    $949 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1099 / sq ft
    14% OFF
  • Elm Odyssey Handscraped Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Handscraped Zeus Elm Odyssey Handscraped Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Handscraped Zeus
    Width: W: 5.0″
    Length: L: 15.6 - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.56"
    (54)

    Elm Odyssey Handscraped Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Handscraped Zeus

    15247440

    $730 / sq ft
  • Gradient Waterproof Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring in Ampera Gradient Waterproof Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring — Ampera
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 8.5 mm
    (65)

    Gradient Waterproof Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring - Ampera

    15181323

    $425 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $550 / sq ft
    23% OFF
  • Hutrindo 8.5mm WPC Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring in Kakanda Hutrindo 8.5mm WPC Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Kakanda
    Limited Offer
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 8.5 mm
    (58)

    Hutrindo 8.5mm WPC Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Kakanda

    15266905

    $375 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $550 / sq ft
    32% OFF
  • Lamton Waterproof Laminate - 14mm Collection in Light Gray Lamton Waterproof Laminate - 14mm Collection — Light Gray
    On Sale
    Width: W: 6.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 14 mm
    (6)

    Lamton Waterproof Laminate - 14mm Collection - Light Gray

    15275646

    $295 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $433 / sq ft
    32% OFF
  • Yellowknife Glue Down Luxury Vinyl Flooring in Aurora Yellowknife Glue Down Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Aurora
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.25″
    Length: L: 48.19"
    Thickness: T: 2.5 mm
    (9)

    Yellowknife Glue Down Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Aurora

    15275989

    $199 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $225 / sq ft
    12% OFF
  • Whitewash European Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring in 4mm Dover Bandsawn Whitewash European Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring — 4mm Dover Bandsawn
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.5″
    Length: L: 18 - 72"
    Thickness: T: 0.63"
    (19)

    Whitewash European Oak Engineered Hardwood Flooring - 4mm Dover Bandsawn

    15095017

    $988 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1098 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • Engineered Hardwood - Ideal Oak Collection in Deer Valley Engineered Hardwood - Ideal Oak Collection — Deer Valley
    ON SALE
    Width: W: 7.5″

    Engineered Hardwood - Ideal Oak Collection - Deer Valley

    15275290

    $865 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1015 / sq ft
    15% OFF
  • Engineered Hardwood Progressive Collection in Collins Engineered Hardwood Progressive Collection — Collins
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.4″
    Length: L: 12 - 84"
    Thickness: T: 0.5"
    (47)

    Engineered Hardwood Progressive Collection - Collins

    15274884

    $949 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1099 / sq ft
    14% OFF
  • Elm Odyssey Handscraped Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Handscraped Athena Elm Odyssey Handscraped Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Handscraped Athena
    Width: W: 5.0″
    Length: L: 15.6 - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.56"
    (54)

    Elm Odyssey Handscraped Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Handscraped Athena

    15247441

    $730 / sq ft
  • Gradient Waterproof Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring in Azusa Gradient Waterproof Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring — Azusa
    Limited Offer
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 8.5 mm
    (65)

    Gradient Waterproof Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring - Azusa

    15181324

    $375 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $550 / sq ft
    32% OFF
  • Hutrindo 8.5mm WPC Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring in Ibunda Hutrindo 8.5mm WPC Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Ibunda
    Limited Offer
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 8.5 mm
    (58)

    Hutrindo 8.5mm WPC Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Ibunda

    15266907

    $375 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $550 / sq ft
    32% OFF
  • Lamton Waterproof Laminate - 14mm Collection in Greige Natural Lamton Waterproof Laminate - 14mm Collection — Greige Natural
    On Sale
    Width: W: 6.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 14 mm
    (6)

    Lamton Waterproof Laminate - 14mm Collection - Greige Natural

    15275647

    $295 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $433 / sq ft
    32% OFF
  • Yellowknife Glue Down Luxury Vinyl Flooring in Midnight Yellowknife Glue Down Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Midnight
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.25″
    Length: L: 48.19"
    Thickness: T: 2.5 mm
    (9)

    Yellowknife Glue Down Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Midnight

    15275990

    $199 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $225 / sq ft
    12% OFF
  • Engineered Hardwood - Ideal Oak Collection in Woodland Barrel Engineered Hardwood - Ideal Oak Collection — Woodland Barrel
    ON SALE
    Width: W: 7.5″

    Engineered Hardwood - Ideal Oak Collection - Woodland Barrel

    15275291

    $865 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1015 / sq ft
    15% OFF
  • Engineered Hardwood Progressive Collection in Manhattan Engineered Hardwood Progressive Collection — Manhattan
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.4″
    Length: L: 12 - 84"
    Thickness: T: 0.5"
    (47)

    Engineered Hardwood Progressive Collection - Manhattan

    15274885

    $949 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1099 / sq ft
    14% OFF
  • Elm Odyssey Handscraped Engineered Hardwood Flooring in Handscraped Apollo Elm Odyssey Handscraped Engineered Hardwood Flooring — Handscraped Apollo
    Width: W: 5.0″
    Length: L: 15.6 - 48"
    Thickness: T: 0.56"
    (54)

    Elm Odyssey Handscraped Engineered Hardwood Flooring - Handscraped Apollo

    15247479

    $730 / sq ft
  • Gradient Waterproof Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring in Anata Gradient Waterproof Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring — Anata
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 8.5 mm
    (65)

    Gradient Waterproof Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring - Anata

    15181326

    $425 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $550 / sq ft
    23% OFF
  • Hutrindo 8.5mm WPC Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring in Adinda Hutrindo 8.5mm WPC Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Adinda
    Limited Offer
    Width: W: 7.0″
    Length: L: 60"
    Thickness: T: 8.5 mm
    (58)

    Hutrindo 8.5mm WPC Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Adinda

    15266908

    $375 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $550 / sq ft
    32% OFF
  • Lamton Waterproof Laminate - 14mm Collection in Cloud Gray Lamton Waterproof Laminate - 14mm Collection — Cloud Gray
    On Sale
    Width: W: 6.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 14 mm
    (6)

    Lamton Waterproof Laminate - 14mm Collection - Cloud Gray

    15275648

    $295 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $433 / sq ft
    32% OFF
  • Yellowknife Glue Down Luxury Vinyl Flooring in Ice Yellowknife Glue Down Luxury Vinyl Flooring — Ice
    On Sale
    New
    Width: W: 7.25″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 2.5 mm
    (9)

    Yellowknife Glue Down Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Ice

    15275991

    $199 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $225 / sq ft
    12% OFF
  • Engineered Hardwood - Ideal Oak Collection in Tavern Ale Engineered Hardwood - Ideal Oak Collection — Tavern Ale
    ON SALE
    Width: W: 7.5″

    Engineered Hardwood - Ideal Oak Collection - Tavern Ale

    15275292

    $865 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $1015 / sq ft
    15% 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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