Lochy Light Beige Waterproof Laminate | Lago Flooring

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in greige with a mellow taupe tint. Lochy from Lago Flooring AquaPro — 10mm, AC4 wear. Available at Kapriz Santa Clara.
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Lago Flooring Brand
Lago AquaPro Collection Collection
Light Beige Color Tone
Laminate Flooring Type
10mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant

Quick Answer

What is Lochy?

Lochy is a laminate floor in a greige tone, a wood-look surface over a high-density core for a simple, carefree finish.

How durable is it — what's the AC rating?

For a home, an AC4 rating is a strong, practical grade. Lochy is rated for busy households and general commercial areas like offices and shops, so daily family traffic, kids, and pets won't wear it early.

How realistic does the wood look?

Finish makes a big difference in how real laminate looks. Matte and low-sheen surfaces generally read more natural than high gloss, which can look plasticky. The finish on a given floor is part of what sells the effect.

Is it waterproof?

Waterproof describes the floor itself: Lochy won't swell from surface spills the way ordinary laminate can. It is not a moisture barrier, though, so the subfloor beneath it still needs to be dry before installation and kept that way after.

Can it be refinished?

If a laminate floor becomes worn or damaged, the fix is replacement, not refinishing. Because laminate usually floats, a damaged board can often be swapped out without redoing the whole room — especially if spare planks were set aside.

Will it hold up to daily life?

Pets and busy households test any surface. No laminate is scratch-proof, but the wear layer resists everyday scuffing well, and the printed grain helps small marks blend in rather than stand out.

What does the plank surface look like?

Up close, the Lochy plank shows an open, arching figure, with long straight streaks sweeping into bold curved peaks down the middle of each board. Fine mineral-like lines run alongside them, and small knots sit mainly toward the plank ends, sparse enough to read as character rather than clutter. The board-to-board variation is strong, so no two planks repeat the same pattern, and the printed surface keeps that detail crisp and consistent underfoot.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

Lochy's pre-attached acoustic underlayment cushions footfall and takes the hollow click out of a floating floor, so it stays quieter underfoot — the difference is easiest to hear upstairs or in a condo, and there's no separate pad to buy or roll out. If your building sets a specific floor sound rating (an IIC number), ask us and we'll confirm the assembly meets it.

Is it safe for indoor air?

Yes — Lochy carries FloorScore and GREENGUARD certifications, independently tested for low chemical emissions. That matters most for households with allergies, asthma, or young children.

Will this color work in my room?

Under the soft morning daylight of this room, Lochy reads as a warm, very-light greige, its taupe undertone keeping it from ever looking stark or cold. Because there is a window here, the color lifts and warms as the day brightens, staying gentle rather than washing out. That warm-neutral middle makes Lochy an easy partner for both cool tones like navy and marble grey and for warm creams and soft taupes, so you can change a room's accents without the floor fighting them.

Price & availability?

This product ships as a special order. Contact us by call or text at (408) 753-3220 for the current lead time and a quote. Select nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or convenient showroom pickup. If you're a verified contractor, designer, or architect, ask about our trade pricing. We're glad to help however works best for you.

Overview

Look closely at Lochy and a gentle taupe undertone runs through the warm greige face, giving it a softer, slightly cooler cast than a plain sand beige. Long mineral-like streaks travel the length of each board, broken by small knots that gather near the plank ends rather than scattering across the face. The figure shifts noticeably from board to board, so a floor of Lochy reads varied and hand-picked instead of repetitive. In the living room it was photographed in, that quiet warmth ties a taupe sectional and a dark marble coffee table together under soft morning light. Lochy suits a modern transitional space where you want a calm neutral base that leans warm without turning yellow.

A warm greige with a whisper of taupe: calm, and quietly varied.

Specifications

SKU AQ302
Brand Lago Flooring
Collection AquaPro
Color Lochy
Flooring Type Laminate
Plank size 9-3/8 inches wide × 60 inches long
Thickness 10mm
Wear layer AC4
Edge profile 4 Sides Painted Micro-Bevels
Locking system Uniclic®
Underlayment 2mm Super Acoustic Underlayment (pre-attached)
SF per carton 27.34 sq ft
Installation grade Above, On, Below grade
Waterproof Yes
Warranty Lifetime residential / 10-year light-commercial limited warranty against manufacturing defects under normal use.
Certifications FloorScore, GREENGUARD

Installation, Care & Warranty

Frequently asked questions

What does it look like installed in a real room?
In the photographed living room, Lochy runs beneath a low taupe sectional and a dark marble coffee table, with warm cream walls and white trim framing the space. A navy table lamp and a circular wall sculpture add the room's few points of contrast, while sheer drapes soften the morning light coming through the window. It reads as a calm, modern space where the warm floor keeps the cool marble and navy from feeling severe, and Lochy stays the quiet neutral that lets the sculptural pieces stand out.
Will it match my cabinets?
Lochy pairs easily with white cabinets and trim, because the warm greige gives crisp white a little warmth so the room doesn't feel clinical. It also works with soft grey or greige cabinetry for a tonal, low-contrast look, and with a wood-tone cabinet in a warm mid brown if you want more definition. Since the floor's taupe undertone sits between warm and cool, it won't clash with either a cool white or a creamier off-white.
Will it still look this bright in a windowless basement?
In a windowless basement or a low-light room, Lochy deepens a little, its taupe undertone reading closer to a warm mushroom than the pale greige you see in daylight. It stays warm rather than turning grey or flat, which keeps a dark room feeling inviting. Good warm-white artificial lighting brings back most of the lightness, so Lochy works well below grade, and as a waterproof floor it suits those spaces where the occasional spill or damp is a risk.
Is laminate an eco-friendly floor?
Laminate has a more mixed environmental story than a natural floor, so it's worth looking at honestly. On the positive side, laminate's core is made from compressed wood fibers that often include recycled or byproduct wood — material that might otherwise be waste — and it delivers a convincing wood look without using solid hardwood for the visible surface.

Its durability helps too: a well-rated laminate that lasts for years and never needs sanding or refinishing chemicals reduces some ongoing footprint over its life. Lochy is built to be a long-service, low-maintenance floor, which is part of the practical case for it.

An honest note: laminate is a manufactured product bonded with resins, so if indoor air quality matters to you, look for low-emission, low-formaldehyde products — the specific certifications are listed in the documentation. It also isn't a rapidly renewable material like cork or bamboo, and it can be harder to recycle at the end of its life. Weighed fairly, laminate is a reasonable, resource-conscious choice for many homes rather than the greenest option on the floor.

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Written by
Sergey Stotskiy

Managing Partner, Kapriz Hardwood Floors · Licensed California C-15 Flooring Contractor #875369 (active since 2006) · Established 2003