Kenmare Medium Beige Waterproof SPC | GemCore Flooring
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What is Kenmare?
Kenmare is a rigid, wood-look SPC floor in a balanced warm greige shade, with a durable, heavy-traffic wear layer for a low-maintenance, practical finish.
Is it waterproof?
Yes — 100% waterproof. Day-to-day life — a dropped glass, a pet bowl, a tracked-in puddle — wipes up without swelling or delamination when cleaned promptly; standing water should not be left to sit. Outdoor use is not approved.
How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?
The surface of Kenmare is finished with a 20 mil wear layer — measuring about 0.51 mm — recommended for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, so you get excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. That's a step above the standard-duty wear layers.
How do I clean and maintain it?
Safe cleaners for Kenmare's 20 mil wear layer: vinyl-safe cleaners, damp microfiber mops, vacuum on hard-floor setting. The finish rules out abrasive scrubbers, bleach, ammonia, and solvent-based cleaners — these dull the wear layer permanently.
What does the plank surface look like?
Up close, Kenmare's grain runs long and straight, with fine grain lines and soft cathedral arches rather than a busy pattern. Two small knots with dark centers sit inside open crown figures, and the variation from board to board stays gentle -- enough to avoid a stamped, repetitive look without turning chaotic. A Mineral Enhanced UV Coating protects the surface, and underneath, a 1mm anti-microbial EVA foam pad is already attached, adding a little cushion and quiet underfoot.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. Kenmare's factory-attached acoustic pad comes bonded to every plank and dampens footfall noise throughout the home — one less material decision and one less install step.
Is it safe for indoor air?
Yes — Kenmare 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?
Kenmare's warm greige stays balanced rather than swinging warm or cool as the light in a room shifts through the day, which makes it easy to build a palette around. It leans light enough to keep a room feeling open, and its airy, neutral mood pairs comfortably with warm whites, soft grays, or a muted sage accent without fighting any of them.
Price & availability?
This floor is available by special order rather than from stock. Call or text (408) 753-3220 for the latest lead time and a firm 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. Let us know how we can help with your project.
Overview
Kenmare settles into a warm greige with just enough depth to keep it from reading flat -- a soft, even balance of taupe and putty tones rather than a stark neutral. The long, straight grain runs mostly calm, broken only by two small knots with dark centers and a couple of open cathedral crowns that keep the plank from feeling repetitive. Each 7-inch by 48-inch plank has a subtle kissed bevel at the edge, and the narrower format means more seam lines across a room than some of Kenmare's wider-board family relatives -- a busier, more line-driven rhythm rather than one long continuous sweep. Because the floor is waterproof, it's a practical pick for kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and other spaces where spills happen. Right for someone who wants the movement of frequent seam lines across the room -- if you'd rather have a calmer, more continuous field, a wider-format plank elsewhere in the collection is the better fit.
A quiet warm greige with soft cathedral figure and just enough grain movement to keep every plank honest.
Specifications
| SKU | garnet-kenmare |
|---|---|
| Brand | GemCore Flooring |
| Collection | Garnet |
| Color | Kenmare |
| 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 |