Forbes Names Lumber Liquidators #1 Best Small Company Of 2009

TOANO, Va., Oct. 19 / PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lumber Liquidators, Inc.,
(NYSE: LL) the largest specialty retailer of hardwood flooring in the U.S.,
today announced that it has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as the number
one best performing company in the magazine's list of "America's 200 Best
Small Companies Of 2009." This is the first year that the Company has been
included in the annual list.

"We are honored to be named the #1 Best Small Company in America by the
prestigious Forbes Magazine," said Jeffrey W. Griffiths, President and Chief
Executive Officer. "This achievement represents the hard work and dedication
of all of our employees who are the foundation of our success. We look forward
to continuing to leverage the Lumber Liquidator's value proposition to drive
growth and gain market share within the hardwood flooring industry."

Forbes' list of 200 Best Small Companies in America is comprised of companies
that have shown both sales and earnings growth. Candidates must have annual
revenue between $5 million and $750 million, be publicly traded for at least a
year, and have a stock price no lower than $5. Rankings are based on earnings
growth, sales growth and return on equity in the past 12 months and over five
years. Each company's stock performance was also compared with those of its
peers.

The list is featured in the November 2nd issue of Forbes Magazine.

About Lumber Liquidators, Inc.

Lumber Liquidators is the largest specialty retailer of hardwood flooring in
the United States. With more than 180 stores and 150 varieties of flooring,
including solid and engineered hardwood, bamboo, cork and laminate, and
featuring premier brands such as Bellawood (which features a 50-year
warranty), Dream Home, Schon, Virginia Mill Works, and Morning Star, Lumber
Liquidators has one of the most extensive selections of prefinished and
unfinished hardwood flooring in the industry. Its hardwood line is made up of
more than 25 domestic and exotic wood species in both prefinished and
unfinished brands of various lengths and widths. For more information, visit
www.lumberliquidators.com.

While keeping costs down is part of the Company's philosophy, Lumber
Liquidators is also committed to offering high-quality, name-brand products
that it stands behind with confidence.

For further information contact:

Lumber Liquidators, Inc. FD
Daniel Terrell/Ashleigh McDermott Leigh Parrish/Jessica Greenberger
Tel: 757.566.7512 Tel. 212.850.5600

SOURCE Lumber Liquidators, Inc.

Daniel Terrell, or Ashleigh McDermott, both of Lumber Liquidators, Inc.,
+1-757-566-7512; Leigh Parrish, or Jessica Greenberger, both of FD,
+1-212-850-5600