Baroda Light Brown Waterproof SPC | GemCore Flooring

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in mellow mid-tone beige with gentle golden light. Baroda from GemCore Flooring — 6.5mm, 28 mil wear.
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GemCore Flooring Brand
Diamond Collection
Light Brown Color Tone
SPC Flooring Type
6.5mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant

Quick Answer

What is Baroda?

Baroda is a rigid, wood-look SPC floor in a mellow mid-tone beige tone, with a thick, heavy-wear surface for a durable, easy-care finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. Baroda handles pet accidents, water-bowl spills, and tracked-in mud wiped up promptly without swelling. Clean up standing water quickly. Not approved for outdoor installation.

How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?

Baroda features a 28 mil wear layer — measuring about 0.71 mm — built for heavy residential use and many commercial applications, with outstanding resistance to scratches, scuffs, and long-term abrasion. A notably thick, hard-wearing surface for its class.

Will it hold up to daily life?

Baroda's 28 mil wear layer and finish resist scratching and scuffing over years of use. It wipes clean with a vinyl-safe cleaner and a damp mop, and keeps the printed grain reading consistent across the floor.

What does the plank surface look like?

Up close, Diamond Baroda runs long, clean grain lines with only faint character flecks scattered through -- sparse, pin-sized marks rather than anything bold. The figure stays very even and quiet from plank to plank, with just a subtle shift in tone from board to board.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. Baroda's factory-attached acoustic pad comes bonded to every plank and dampens footfall noise throughout the home — one less material decision and one less install step.

Is it safe for indoor air?

Yes — Baroda carries FloorScore certification, 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 bright, window-filled daylight this color was photographed in, Diamond Baroda's golden undertones lift and warm, keeping the beige from reading flat even at midday. In a room with fewer windows or more shaded light, expect the same warm base to sit a shade deeper and quieter rather than disappear.

Price & availability?

This floor is available by special order rather than from stock. For today's lead time and a quote, call or text (408) 753-3220. Whether you need nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or pickup, we can help. Contact us to learn about trade pricing for verified contractors, designers, and architects. We'll be glad to help you get started.

Overview

Diamond Baroda is a warm mid-tone beige with soft golden undertones, paired with a quiet, restrained grain that stays understated rather than busy. In the entryway where it was photographed, bright daylight from a run of windows pulls the gold forward against crisp white walls and trim, while a rustic wood side table and the dark metal staircase railing give the warmth something to play off. The plank-to-plank shift is subtle, so the color stays consistent from the front door on in. Right for someone who wants a bright entryway floor with a calm, easy-on-the-eye grain -- if you'd rather more visible movement from board to board, a livelier grain elsewhere in the Diamond line is the better fit.

A soft golden-beige with calm, understated grain -- the kind of floor that keeps a sunlit entry feeling easy, not busy.

Specifications

SKU diamond-baroda
Brand GemCore Flooring
Collection Diamond
Color Baroda
Flooring Type SPC
Plank size 9 inches wide × 60 inches long
Thickness 6.5mm
Wear layer 28 mil
Locking system UniClic (Angle-Angle / Tap-Down)
Underlayment Pre-attached pad (EVA / IXPE backing)
SF per carton 22.64 sq ft
Installation grade Above, On, Below grade
Waterproof Yes — 100%
Warranty By wear-layer tier: Residential up to Lifetime; Light Commercial 5-20 Years; Commercial 5-10 Years (GemCore Stone Composite warranty, pre-attached pad).
Certifications FloorScore

Installation, Care & Warranty

Frequently asked questions

What does it look like installed in a real room?
Photographed in a bright modern-transitional entryway, Diamond Baroda sits beneath a staircase with a black metal railing and glass front doors, with a rustic wood side table and upholstered bench along the wall. Crisp white walls and trim keep the space feeling open, while a framed abstract print and a single potted plant add warmth. Set against the weathered dark wood of the table, the beige floor reads bright and warm rather than washed out.
Will it match my cabinets?
This warm mid-tone beige pairs cleanly with white and off-white cabinetry -- the crisp trim and baseboards in the photographed entryway are proof. It also works with lighter wood-tone cabinets. Very dark or black cabinetry is the trickier pairing, since the contrast can make the warm tone read lighter than it actually is.
Will it still look this bright in a windowless basement?
In a windowless or low-light room, Diamond Baroda's golden undertone keeps it from reading flat the way a cooler, greyer beige can under artificial light alone. Expect the tone to sit a shade deeper and quieter than it does under the bright daylight shown here.
Does this floor work with indoor plants?
Diamond Baroda is waterproof, so a dropped leaf, overflow from watering, or everyday soil around a potted plant wipes up without soaking into the floor. The single potted plant styled in the entryway shown here reads as a deliberate accent against the warm beige rather than clutter.

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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