The best flooring for dining rooms is scratch-resistant laminate or luxury vinyl plank, as these materials handle dropped utensils, chair movement, and food spills with ease while maintaining their appearance. Both options deliver the authentic look of timber flooring at a lower cost and with significantly less maintenance than hardwood. Choose products with strong wear layers, water-resistant surfaces, and realistic embossed textures that can withstand daily family meals and entertaining without showing wear.
Based on years of customer feedback and product performance, our Store Managers have two standout recommendations for dining room flooring.
Our Dining Room Picks
Dining rooms are where spills, scuffs, and everyday use are all part of real life. Whether you’re hosting dinner parties or managing family mealtimes, your flooring needs to be both practical and stylish. We’ve got two excellent options that deliver on both fronts:
Robert Malcolm Moduleo Select — Luxury Vinyl Plank
Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) is a practical and stylish flooring choice for dining rooms. It delivers the look of timber or stone while offering excellent durability, easy care, and a warm feel underfoot.
Robert Malcolm Moduleo Select is designed for everyday living, featuring beautifully realistic designs with scratch resistance and performance you can rely on – perfect for busy households and entertaining alike.
With cutting-edge European colours and unique textures, Moduleo Select can modernise any space or blend seamlessly into a classic setting. Choose from 14 stunning colours including Amber, Aspen, Baltic, Brandy, Canvas, Cloud, and more. At 2.35mm thick with a 0.40mm wear layer, it’s built to withstand daily use while maintaining its beauty.
Backed by a 20-year residential wear warranty, Moduleo Select gives you peace of mind without compromising on looks.
Godfrey Hirst Amor — Laminate Flooring
Introducing Amor – the latest from Godfrey Hirst laminate floors, crafted with Scandinavian aesthetics for those who live on the go. These floors are scratch-resistant, water-resistant, and easy to clean, with high resistance to colour fading, making them perfect for the strong Kiwi sun.
As close as it gets to real wood with all the benefits of laminate, Amor floors are perfect for playing with kids, dancing to your favourite tunes, or hosting memorable dinner parties. Designed to life-proof your home, Amor handles high-traffic areas like dining rooms where life gets messy.
Choose from 12 beautiful colours including Eloise, Summer, Hazel, Daisy, Sienna, Etta May, Marguerite, Lily, Willow, Olivia Rose, Isabella, and Zara. At 8mm thick with embossed-in-register technology and a matte finish, Amor delivers authentic wood textures without the maintenance.
With its Uniclic® Watertight Locking System, waterproof surface, and affordable price point, Amor is an excellent choice for busy dining rooms that need to look good and perform even better.
