Best Flooring for Entryways & Foyers

Rich brown hardwood flooring in an entryway foyer with a console table and wood front door

What to Consider for Entryway Flooring

Moisture and dirt resistance

Entryways are where outdoor meets indoor. Snow, rain, mud, and tracked-in dirt all land here first. Waterproof or highly water-resistant flooring should be your first consideration.

Scratch and impact resistance

Dropped keys, dragged shoes, roller skates, and outdoor toys make their way indoors. The wear layer needs to be substantial.

Easy cleaning

Entryways get swept and mopped more than most rooms. Easy to maintain and wipeable surfaces win.

Visual impact

The entry sets the tone. The flooring contributes to whether your home reads warm and welcoming or sleek and modern from the first step in.

Our Top Entryway Flooring Recommendations

Gray-toned wood plank flooring in a bright entryway with a bench and frosted glass front door

Laminate

Our top entryway recommendation. Waterproof, the best scratch and dent resistance of any flooring, and available in stone, tile, and wood visuals that fit any style of home. Easy to clean even after a muddy weekend.

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Luxury Vinyl

A close second to waterproof laminate for entryways. Comparable scratch and dent resistance but better waterproofing means either choice will perform for decades. Premium LVP has fantastic visuals with EIR -  available in stone, tile, and wood styles that fit any decor of the home.

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Hardwood

A welcoming, traditional choice that will hold up well if paired with an entryway mat to soak up any moisture, as we recommend for all flooring. White oak and hickory hold up particularly well in entryway traffic.

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Sheet Vinyl

A budget-friendly waterproof option, especially for utility-style entryways or mudrooms. Modern sheet vinyl looks far better than its reputation suggests.

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A Note on Carpet

Wall-to-wall carpet in an entryway gets dirty quickly and is hard to clean. If you want a soft surface at the door, a removable runner or rug works better than installed carpet.

Browse Our Entryway Flooring Collection

Browse our entryway and foyer flooring collection below — durable, easy-clean options that make a strong first impression. Filter by product type, brand, color, or price.

SALESummerhill Chase - Baylor
Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)

Summerhill Chase

Summerhill Chase Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) by Karastan delivers the authentic look of hardwood with the...

$7.49 $9.99/ Sqft
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Wallingford - Burlap Birch
Hardwood

Wallingford

Elevate your home with Wallingford hardwood flooring from Mohawk, a timeless flooring choice that adds warmth,...

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SALEWalland Hickory - Butter Brown
Hardwood

Walland Hickory

Elevate your home with Walland Hickory hardwood flooring from Tapestry, a timeless flooring choice that adds...

$4.94 $6.59/ Sqft
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SALEVinland - Natural Hickory
Hardwood

Vinland

Elevate your home with Vinland hardwood flooring from Monarch Plank, a timeless flooring choice that adds...

$15.44 $20.59/ Sqft
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Get Started

Two ways to start your entryway flooring project:

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Walk through full-size durable flooring installations, feel each surface underfoot, and take samples home to see how they read against your front door and adjacent rooms.

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Shop At Home

Our team brings the products you're considering directly to your entryway, looks at how it flows into the rest of the home, and leaves you with a written estimate.

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