Bantry Medium Beige Waterproof SPC | GemCore Flooring
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What is Bantry?
Bantry is a waterproof, wood-look SPC floor built around a warm sandy beige color, with a durable, heavy-traffic wear layer for a low-maintenance, practical finish.
Is it waterproof?
Yes — 100% waterproof. The rigid core stands up to everyday surface water — spills, mop water, pet accidents — without swelling or delaminating when wiped up promptly. It won't substitute for fixing a standing leak; dry the floor and the source quickly. Not approved for outdoor installation; keep the subfloor dry before and during install.
How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?
The plank features a 20 mil wear layer — roughly 0.51 mm thick — ideal for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, offering 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?
Minor scratches on Bantry stay low-visibility — faint surface marks rather than the bright white scuff lines a glossy floor shows. The 20 mil wear layer hides minor wear within the printed grain pattern, so day-to-day marks blend in rather than standing out.
What does the plank surface look like?
Up close, each Bantry board shows a long, straight grain interrupted by soft cathedral arches, with scattered small pin knots carrying dark centers for genuine, natural-looking variation rather than a flat repeat. The plank edges carry a subtle kissed bevel, which leaves a light shadow line where boards meet once installed and adds a little definition to the surface.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
The acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. Bantry 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 — Bantry 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?
Bantry reads as a warm, light sandy beige rather than a cool or gray-leaning tone, which tends to keep it feeling inviting across most rooms and light conditions. Because the base tone runs warm, it stays comfortable and lived-in under everyday indoor lighting instead of drifting cool or washed out. It pairs easily with warm neutrals and wood-tone accents without competing for attention.
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 ship nationwide, deliver throughout the Bay Area, and offer showroom pickup. Contact us to learn about trade pricing for verified contractors, designers, and architects. We'll be glad to help you get started.
Overview
Bantry carries a warm sandy-beige tone with soft cathedral arches breaking up an otherwise straight, orderly grain, and scattered small pin knots with dark centers give individual boards a bit of quiet character instead of a flat, repeating run. The color leans light and warm rather than gray-beige, so it reads closer to sand than stone. Because the surface is a wood-look print over a rigid stone-polymer core, it stands up to daily foot traffic, pets, and occasional spills better than a real hardwood finish would, which makes it a practical choice for kitchens, entryways, and other rooms that see steady use. This color is right for someone who wants a warm, lightly figured floor with visible knot character in the grain -- if you'd rather have a calmer, more uniform surface with fewer knots, a straighter-grain color in the family is the better fit.
A warm sandy beige with just enough grain character to keep every board interesting.
Specifications
| SKU | garnet-bantry |
|---|---|
| Brand | GemCore Flooring |
| Collection | Garnet |
| Color | Bantry |
| Flooring Type | SPC |
| Plank size | 7 inches wide × 48 inches long |
| Thickness | 4.5mm |
| Wear layer | 20 mil |
| Edge profile | Subtle kissed bevel |
| Locking system | UniClic (Angle-Angle / Tap-Down) |
| Underlayment | Pre-attached pad (EVA / IXPE backing) |
| SF per carton | 26.29 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 |