Honolua Bay Rustic Waterproof WPC | Paradigm Flooring

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in warm tan greige with mellow wheat undertones. Honolua Bay from Paradigm Flooring — 8mm, 20 mil wear.
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Multi-tone/Rustic Color Tone
8mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant
20 mil Wear Layer

Quick Answer

What is Honolua Bay?

Honolua Bay is a wood-look WPC floor built around a warm tan greige color, with a thick, high-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 surface is topped by a 20 mil wear layer — equivalent to 0.51 mm — well suited to heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, providing excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. It's a step up from the standard-duty wear layers in everyday durability.

Will it hold up to daily life?

Dog nails, cat claws, litter grit, water-bowl splash — Honolua Bay's 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?

The plank surface is full of movement: deep cathedral arches sweep the boards, scattered with dark knots and threaded with fine mineral streaks for pronounced grain. The printed surface keeps that lively figure even underfoot, so the floor looks characterful board to board while staying perfectly smooth.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

The 1mm IXPE acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. Honolua Bay 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 — Honolua Bay 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 soft natural daylight Honolua Bay's wheaten tan reads warm and welcoming, its greige side keeping the color from tipping too gold. Under brighter light it lifts sandy and light; in the evening it deepens toward a toasted wheat. The tone is easy company for white, green, marble, and natural fibers, warming a cool contemporary room.

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Overview

Honolua Bay is a warm tan greige with a mellow wheat warmth, an inviting, sun-baked mid-tone. Its boards move: deep cathedral arches sweep the length of each plank, with dark scattered knots and fine mineral streaks giving pronounced grain movement across the floor. The photographed living room is warm and contemporary, a tufted modular sofa, a marble side table, a green accent pillow, and sheer curtains, set against white walls with a brown lower wainscot. Because Honolua Bay is a wood-look plank over a rigid, fully waterproof core, that wheat-toned warmth comes fully spill-proof and everyday-durable, with an attached pad that keeps the room quiet underfoot. FloorScore certification means the inviting look also brings low-VOC air.

A warm, wheaten tan-greige with sweeping cathedral grain: an inviting floor for a relaxed modern living room.

Specifications

SKU PI20024
Brand Paradigm Flooring
Collection Paradigm Insignia 20MIL
Color Honolua Bay
Flooring Type WPC
Plank size 9 inches wide × 60 inches long
Thickness 8mm
Wear layer 20 mil
Edge profile Pillow Pressed Bevel
Locking system Unilin Uniclic
Underlayment 1mm IXPE
SF per carton 26.18 sq ft
Installation grade Above, On, Below grade
Waterproof Yes — 100%
Warranty Lifetime Residential / 15 Year Commercial
Certifications FloorScore

Installation, Care & Warranty

Frequently asked questions

What does it look like installed in a real room?
In the photo Honolua Bay spreads under a tufted modular sofa and a marble side table, with a green accent pillow, a line-art print, and sheer curtains softening the light. White walls with a brown lower wainscot frame the room, and the wheaten tan floor keeps the whole contemporary scene warm and relaxed.
Will it match my cabinets?
Honolua Bay is shown with white walls and a warm brown wainscot, a pairing that shows its range: it brightens white cabinetry while echoing warm wood-tone trim. Cream, greige, and sage cabinets flatter it too; only a cool blue-grey cabinet would sit slightly off against its wheat warmth.
How does this color read in a windowless basement?
In a windowless room Honolua Bay's warm wheaten base keeps a lamp-lit space feeling sunny rather than cold. Warm-to-neutral bulbs suit it best, and the sweeping, knotted grain gives a basement or interior lounge real depth even without a window.

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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