Oak Riverstone Medium Grey Waterproof Vinyl | GemCore Flooring

Neutral-toned waterproof flooring in muted stone-grey with a soft warm-taupe glow. Oak Riverstone from GemCore Flooring — 3mm, 20 mil wear.
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GemCore Flooring Brand
Advantage II Collection
Grey (Medium) Color Tone
Vinyl Plank Flooring Flooring Type
3mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant

Quick Answer

What is Oak Riverstone?

Oak Riverstone is a wood-look LVT floor in a muted stone-grey shade, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a simple, carefree finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. Unlike engineered hardwood or laminate, surface spills don't soak in, and the solid vinyl body won't swell or delaminate. Wipe up spills and pet accidents promptly and don't leave standing water. Not approved for outdoor installation.

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

The construction includes a 20 mil wear layer — approximately 0.51 mm — made for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, so you get excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. It sits at the thicker, harder-wearing end of the range.

Will it hold up to daily life?

What 20 mil typically means in real homes: many years of everyday household use without visible wear-through. Oak Riverstone in heavy-traffic zones (kitchen, entry) works hardest and shows the first signs soonest; quieter rooms like bedrooms keep their look longest.

What does the plank surface look like?

Riverstone's plank surface carries an open cathedral grain -- tall, peaked figures rather than straight parallel lines -- with strong mineral streaking running through the pattern in dark, irregular threads. Sparse pin knots show up here and there, small and understated rather than a dominant feature. The overall effect is a bold, high-contrast figure rather than a quiet, uniform surface.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

There's no attached pad on Oak Riverstone — as a glue-down dryback LVT its underside bonds directly to the subfloor. That full bond lays the floor flat and quiet underfoot, with none of the hollow give a floating floor can have; for a condo or upstairs room that needs a rated sound assembly, ask about an acoustic membrane suited to glue-down LVT.

Is it safe for indoor air?

Yes — Oak Riverstone 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?

Riverstone reads as a neutral, medium-depth grey with a warm taupe undertone rather than a cool, blue-grey cast. In daylight the warmth comes through, keeping the floor from feeling sterile or flat. Under warmer incandescent or LED light it reads a shade deeper and cozier without drifting toward brown. It's an easy neutral to build a room around, whether the walls and furnishings lean warm or cool.

Price & availability?

This floor is placed on order for your project. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to confirm today's lead time and request a quote. 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. Reach out anytime with questions about your project.

Overview

Oak Riverstone belongs to GemCore's Grey (Medium) family, but it sits on the warmer end of that range. The shade itself is a stone grey carrying a soft taupe undertone, rather than a cooler, more silvered cast. The surface pattern runs tall and arcing, with strong mineral streaking threaded through peaked cathedral figures and the occasional sparse pin knot breaking up the field -- a busier, more expressive print than a quiet, uniform grain would give you. Riverstone is waterproof, so spills wipe up clean in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and other spill-prone spaces, along with everyday living rooms and bedrooms. Right for someone who wants a bold, dramatic grain figure with real presence underfoot -- if you'd rather a calmer, more uniform surface, a lighter-figured plank in the same family is the better fit.

A warm stone-grey with dramatic cathedral figure, built to make a statement underfoot.

Specifications

SKU advantage-ii-oak-riverstone
Brand GemCore Flooring
Collection Advantage II
Color Oak Riverstone
Flooring Type LVT
Plank size 7 inches wide × 48 inches long
Thickness 3mm
Wear layer 20 mil
Installation method Glue-Down (Dryback)
SF per carton 34.98 sq ft
Installation grade Above, On, Below grade
Waterproof Yes — 100%
Warranty By wear-layer tier (6mil=10yr, 8mil=15yr, 12mil=25yr, 20mil & 28mil=Lifetime Residential; Light Commercial 5-20 Years).
Certifications FloorScore

Installation, Care & Warranty

Frequently asked questions

Will it match my cabinets?
Because Riverstone is a neutral medium grey with a warm taupe cast, it pairs cleanly with white or cream cabinets for contrast, and just as well with warm wood-tone cabinetry, since the taupe undertone keeps the pairing from feeling cold. Deep navy or charcoal cabinets also work well against it, letting the bold grain pattern stand out rather than compete.
How does this color read in a windowless basement?
In a windowless or low-light room, a medium grey like Riverstone will read a touch deeper than it does in daylight, but its warm taupe undertone keeps it from going flat or cold the way a pure grey can. Paired with brighter trim or lighter furnishings, it still comes across as a warm neutral rather than a dark, closed-in 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