Description

Greige transitioning cool to warm midtones · 100% waterproof · Performer PLUS collection

Overview

Close in on a Hummingbird plank and the detail organizes itself: low-relief wire-brush texture, board-to-board variation in cool deep register, scattered pin and small knots. The balanced character-knot character of the surface is what separates premium SPC from printed-vinyl tier — the visual variation comes from real embossing, not pattern repetition. The open grain cathedral, naturally horizontal flows in directional sweeps that the painted bevel profile follows — meaning the texture you see at standing height continues through the micro-bevel rather than terminating awkwardly at the seam. The warm grey with barely-there cool notes photographs slightly cooler than it reads in person — but under warm ambient lighting with concealed strip accent lighting (the typical condition in Bay Area homes with western exposure), the warmth corrects. The ceramic bead with maaxguard finish gives the surface a low-gloss read — bright enough to catch detail, matte enough that scratches and footprints don’t show as glare lines. At 9-inch widths, the per-plank surface area is large enough that the natural variation across the catalog reads as authentic rather than printed-pattern repetition.

Specifications

Features and build quality

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Color & pairing. In the install photo our supplier shipped, Hummingbird sits beneath deep navy walls and warm walnut wall-mounted floating media console cabinetry — the medium grey tone carries the floor without competing for attention. That’s what we look for when matching Hummingbird to cabinet, paint, or tile samples in our showroom.

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Thickness & core. The 6mm total plank thickness combines the rigid SPC core with the attached acoustic pad in a single factory-bonded stack. Noticeably firmer and quieter underfoot than thinner SPC at the same step. 100% waterproof — safe for every room including kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and laundry rooms.

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Wear layer & finish. The 20 mil commercial-grade wear layer is rated for kitchens, entryways, and pet households — tested for chair legs, pet claws, and daily mop-and-go cleaning. FloorScore certification confirms emissions meet CDPH/EHLB v1.2-2017 — California’s strictest indoor air standard, LEED + WELL accepted, GreenPoint Rated qualifying. Safe for families with infants, asthma, or chemical sensitivities — tested annually by SCS Global.

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Acoustic pad. The attached 1mm EVA acoustic underlayment arrives factory-bonded to the SPC core, ready to install over the subfloor — no separate purchase, no extra-underlayment decisions. The attached pad is the only approved underlayment under the manufacturer warranty; installing additional pad above or below voids the warranty (the plank itself remains physically waterproof regardless). Dampens footfall noise throughout the home.

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Surface & edge. Close inspection of Hummingbird reveals low-relief wire-brush texture, board-to-board variation in cool deep register, scattered pin and small knots — what actually distinguishes premium SPC from printed-vinyl tier. The open horizontal cathedral grain relaxed figure catches light directionally; the balanced character-knot character of small character knots reads as authentic floor texture, not flat-printed pattern. That’s what makes the floor read as wood at 5 feet rather than vinyl at 18 inches.

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Locking & grade. Installs over wood, concrete, or existing hard flooring. No adhesive, no acclimation wait, DIY-friendly with a tapping block. Hummingbird’s Unilin Angle-Angle system plus 6mm rigid build works above, on, and below grade — basement to second floor, no construction-type restrictions.

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Showroom & installer. Kapriz Santa Clara: supplied and installed flooring across 3,000+ Bay Area projects since 2003 (installed through 2016, retail since). 80+ brands of flooring, Boxy Cabinetry, and tile collections under one roof — only a fraction shown online. Designers and architects browse the full showroom inventory in person, pulling cabinet + tile + flooring samples side-by-side in one visit instead of three. Don’t see what you want? Stop by — we likely have it.
General contractors and flooring installers source through us because we don’t install — never your competitor — and deliver always-on-truck. Trade pricing with verified license. Whole-home, kitchen/bath, commercial, and rental projects across Cupertino, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, San Jose, and Santa Clara — concentrated install referrals in Sunnyvale and Cupertino. Homeowner installer referrals: CSLB-licensed pros.

How it compares

Hummingbird at 6mm vs other Paradigm SPC lines:

Prices are estimated ranges. Call (408) 753-3220 for exact pricing and project quotes on Hummingbird and comparable Paradigm SPC collections we special-order from our Santa Clara showroom.

Installation & care

Below are Paradigm’s manufacturer specifications plus installer best-practice notes (author byline at top of page). Paradigm’s warranty follows manufacturer spec; real-world installation often benefits from the extra steps below.

Frequently asked questions