Fortress Light Brown Waterproof SPC | Paradigm Flooring
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What is Fortress?
Fortress is a waterproof, wood-look SPC floor built around a smoky brown color, with a durable, heavy-traffic wear layer for a low-maintenance, practical finish.
Is it waterproof?
Yes — 100% waterproof. Kitchen reality — dropped pots, splashes, and daily mop-and-go cleaning — won't faze the planks, as long as you wipe spills up promptly and dry any standing water. Not approved for outdoor installation; test the subfloor for moisture before installing.
How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?
The plank features a 20 mil wear layer — equal to about 0.51 mm — intended for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, with excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. That's a step above the standard-duty wear layers.
Will it hold up to daily life?
Dog nails, cat claws, litter grit, water-bowl splash — Fortress' 20 mil wear layer and finish resist the scratches and scuffs a pet household puts on a floor, whereas a thinner LVT wear layer marks more easily.
What does the plank surface look like?
Up close the Fortress planks show long, straight grain with weathered character marks and fine cross-grain flecks. A pronounced knot sits at the center of some boards, and the grain has real depth, giving the printed surface a rugged, lived-in look.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
The 1.5mm acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. Fortress is quieter underfoot than LVT with a loose pad — both for the walker and for rooms below in multi-story homes.
Is it safe for indoor air?
Yes — Fortress 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?
In the lobby's mix of warm ambient light and daylight, Fortress reads as a settled smoky brown, its greige undertone keeping the warmth in check so it never looks red. Low light deepens it toward espresso at the edges; daylight opens the greige and shows more of the grain. It is a mid-tone that feels rich without going dark.
Price & availability?
This floor is a special-order item, ordered as needed. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to confirm today's lead time and request a quote. Your order can be shipped nationwide, delivered throughout the Bay Area, or picked up from our showroom. Contact us to learn about trade pricing for verified contractors, designers, and architects. We're here to help you choose the right flooring.
Overview
Fortress is a smoky brown cut with cool greige, grounded and calm. Long straight grain runs with a weathered character, a prominent knot at the center of some boards, and real depth to the figure. In the photographed hotel lobby Fortress sits under a room of linen sofas and warm wood-tone panelling lit by a brass chandelier, where the smoky brown tone reads upscale and settled. The wood-look print covers a 100% waterproof stone-polymer core made for spaces that see constant traffic.
A smoky greige-brown that reads upscale and calm in a busy room.
Specifications
| SKU | CON2013PAD |
|---|---|
| Brand | Paradigm Flooring |
| Collection | Paradigm Conquest 20MIL |
| Color | Fortress |
| Flooring Type | SPC |
| Plank size | 9 inches wide × 72 inches long |
| Thickness | 8mm |
| Wear layer | 20 mil |
| Edge profile | Mini Enhanced Painted Bevel |
| Locking system | Unilin (5G) |
| Underlayment | 1.5mm attached pad |
| SF per carton | 17.67 sq ft |
| Installation grade | Above, On, Below grade |
| Waterproof | Yes — 100% |
| Warranty | Lifetime Residential / 15 Year Commercial |
| Certifications | FloorScore |