Sarita Medium Beige Waterproof SPC | GemCore Flooring

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in soft neutral beige warmed by a gentle tan. Sarita from GemCore Flooring — 5mm, 20 mil wear. Available at Kapriz Santa Clara.
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GemCore Flooring Brand
Crystal Collection
Medium Beige Color Tone
SPC Flooring Type
5mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant

Quick Answer

What is Sarita?

Sarita is a waterproof, wood-look SPC floor in a medium beige shade, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a simple, carefree finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. Stable against concrete-slab humidity and seasonal moisture variation, so Sarita suits below-grade rooms once the slab passes a moisture test; clean up standing water promptly. Not approved for outdoor installation.

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

The surface is topped by a 20 mil wear layer — that's approximately 0.51 mm — built for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, providing excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. In everyday use, it's a step up from the standard-duty wear layers.

Will it hold up to daily life?

At 20 mil, Sarita's wear layer sits on the thicker end for residential flooring, which is why it stands up well to heavy day-to-day use. The 5mm construction gives it a solid, stable feel underfoot in busy rooms.

What does the plank surface look like?

Up close, Sarita's cathedral grain flows across each board in long, sweeping arcs, broken up by small dark knots and pin fissures that appear on every plank rather than just a few. The grain shifts and the knot placement shifts board to board, and the overall effect helps avoid the stamped, repetitive look a printed floor can fall into. At nine inches, the plank is on the wider side for this format, so that same knot-and-grain variation covers more surface per board and fewer seams break up the pattern.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

The acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. Sarita 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 — Sarita 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?

Sarita's tan-warmed beige sits on the lighter side of medium, keeping it a flexible neutral rather than a bold style statement. It reads warm without slipping toward orange and light without washing out, so it stays a consistent base tone across most home lighting. Because the undertone leans warm, it pairs easily with warm-white or cream walls and works just as well against cooler gray tones.

Price & availability?

This flooring is brought in as a special order. Call or text (408) 753-3220 for the current lead time and a quote. We offer nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or showroom pickup. If you're a verified contractor, designer, or architect, ask about our trade pricing. Reach out anytime with questions about your project.

Overview

Sarita pairs a warm beige base with real tan depth, giving the surface a soft neutral cast that never tips too yellow or too gray. At nine inches, the plank runs wider than several of this beige family's other members, which means fewer breaks in the field across a typical room even though the grain itself stays busy. That grain runs in a flowing cathedral pattern, but unlike a quiet run, small dark knots and pin fissures show up on every board, and the figure shifts enough from board to board to avoid an obvious repeat. The result reads as a genuinely varied wood-look surface rather than a flat, evenly-stamped one. Because it's built waterproof, Sarita suits kitchens, baths, laundry rooms, and other spill-prone spaces, as well as any general living area where more knot activity and a wider board are wanted rather than a plain backdrop. Right for someone who wants a wider board with real board-to-board character -- if you'd rather have a calmer, more even grain with fewer knots, a quieter member of this beige family is the better fit.

A warm medium beige with a wider board and knot detail that varies from plank to plank.

Specifications

SKU crystal-sarita
Brand GemCore Flooring
Collection Crystal
Color Sarita
Flooring Type SPC
Plank size 9 inches wide × 60 inches long
Thickness 5mm
Wear layer 20 mil
Locking system UniClic (Angle-Angle / Tap-Down)
Underlayment Pre-attached pad (EVA / IXPE backing)
SF per carton 26.41 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

Will it match my cabinets?
Sarita's warm, tan-leaning beige pairs naturally with wood-tone cabinetry in honey, oak, or warm-brown finishes, since the floor and cabinets share the same warm base. It also works well against white or cream cabinets, where the beige reads as a quiet neutral. The one pairing to watch is a cool gray or charcoal cabinet -- the contrast still works, but it reads as a deliberate warm-cool mix rather than a seamless blend.
How does this color read in a windowless basement?
In a windowless or low-light space like a basement, Sarita's warm undertone works in its favor -- cooler, more neutral beiges can turn flat or gray under artificial light, but a tan-warmed color like this tends to hold its warmth under LED or incandescent light instead of washing out. The scattered knot detail also stays visible without daylight, since it comes from real color contrast in the print rather than depending on natural light to show texture.

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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