Shannon Light Brown Waterproof SPC | GemCore Flooring
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What is Shannon?
Shannon is a waterproof, wood-look SPC floor built around a light honey-toned brown color, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a low-maintenance, practical finish.
Is it waterproof?
Yes — 100% waterproof. Everyday spills, pet accidents, and mop water won't swell, warp, or delaminate the planks when wiped up promptly; standing water should still be cleaned up quickly. Not approved for outdoor installation; test the subfloor for moisture before installing.
How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?
Shannon features a 20 mil wear layer — which works out to 0.51 mm — built 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?
Shannon's 20 mil wear layer and finish are rated for pet claws, chair legs, dragged furniture, and heavy daily traffic — the scratch resistance that matters in kitchens, entryways, and pet households where foot and paw traffic concentrates.
What does the plank surface look like?
Up close, the surface runs long and straight-grained, breaking into soft cathedral arches that loop and re-close along the board rather than repeating on a fixed interval. Small, round knots sit at moderate, uneven spacing, paired with faint mineral flecking that helps keep boards from reading alike.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. Shannon'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 — Shannon 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?
In bright, window-fed light like the midday kitchen mix of recessed and warm pendant fixtures shown here, Shannon's honey-gold undertone lifts rather than flattens, staying warm without tipping orange. In a dimmer or north-facing room, expect the same shade to shift into a deeper, more amber cast.
Price & availability?
This flooring is supplied on a special-order basis. For today's lead time and a quote, call or text (408) 753-3220. We can arrange nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or pickup. Trade pricing and trade accounts are available to verified contractors, designers, and architects. We'll be glad to help you get started.
Overview
Shannon shows a golden clarity that keeps it from reading as a flat, muddy tan -- the warmth sits close to the surface rather than buried under a gray undertone. The grain itself runs long and straight, breaking into soft looping figure with a scatter of small knots rather than a dense, busy field. Set inside a modern-transitional kitchen with a white waterfall island and brass pendant lighting overhead, this shade reads measurably more golden and saturated than its closest same-family kitchen counterpart, which comes across flatter and more neutral by comparison; Shannon is the pick when you want the color itself to register as warm in a bright room. Right for someone who wants real color warmth and visible grain movement in a well-lit kitchen -- if you'd rather have a quieter, more neutral tone with less pronounced knotting, a calmer shade in the family is the better fit.
A light brown with real golden warmth, brightened by loose, looping grain across every plank.
Specifications
| SKU | garnet-shannon |
|---|---|
| Brand | GemCore Flooring |
| Collection | Garnet |
| Color | Shannon |
| 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 |