Silverwood Medium Grey Waterproof SPC | GemCore Flooring

Neutral-toned waterproof flooring in smoky grey-brown taupe with a weathered, cool wash. Silverwood from GemCore Flooring — 5mm, 20 mil wear.
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GemCore Flooring Brand
Opal Collection
Grey (Medium) Color Tone
Vinyl Plank Flooring Flooring Type
5mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant

Quick Answer

What is Silverwood?

Silverwood is a rigid, wood-look SPC floor in a smoky grey-brown taupe tone, with a durable, heavy-traffic wear layer for a simple, carefree 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 plank features a 20 mil wear layer — which works out to 0.51 mm — appropriate for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, offering excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. It runs noticeably thicker than the entry-level wear layers.

How do I clean and maintain it?

Safe cleaners for Silverwood'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, Silverwood's plank face carries a flowing cathedral grain with a strong, sweeping arch that runs the length of each board. Fine checking breaks across the figure where the surface reads as if it's weathered over time, and dark mineral streaks thread through the arches for added depth. Small knots sit at a moderate, even spacing rather than clustering, so the character stays consistent without repeating a single pattern plank to plank.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. Silverwood'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 — Silverwood 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?

Grey-medium tones like Silverwood shift with the room's exposure: they read cooler and quieter in a north-facing or shaded space, and pick up warmth once afternoon sun reaches the surface, since a taupe undertone runs underneath the grey. In a bright room it stays a soft, weathered grey-taupe; in a dimmer room it leans a shade deeper and warmer without turning cold. Overall it's a calm, adaptable neutral rather than a bold accent color.

Price & availability?

This floor is placed on order for your project. Contact us by call or text at (408) 753-3220 for the current lead time and a quote. Whether you need nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or pickup, we can help. Trade pricing and trade accounts are available to verified contractors, designers, and architects. We're here to help you choose the right flooring.

Overview

Silverwood reads as a muted grey-brown taupe, cooler and quieter than a straight brown, with just enough warmth left in it to keep the color from going flat. Broad, sweeping cathedral arches run across each plank, broken up by fine surface checking and threads of dark mineral streaking that give the face a reclaimed, time-worked look. Small knots sit at a moderate spacing through the figure, so no two planks read from the same template. Because it's waterproof, this color works as well in a kitchen, bath, or laundry room as it does in a living room or hallway. Right for someone who wants real weathered movement underfoot -- if a plainer, more even surface suits your room better, a straighter-grained, lighter shade is the better fit.

A weathered grey-taupe with sweeping cathedral arches and quiet mineral streaking -- built for rooms that see daily life.

Specifications

SKU opal-silverwood
Brand GemCore Flooring
Collection Opal
Color Silverwood
Flooring Type SPC
Plank size 7 inches wide × 48.6 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 21.29 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

Installation, Care & Warranty

Frequently asked questions

Will it match my cabinets?
Silverwood's grey-taupe base is a flexible partner for cabinets. White, cream, and warm wood-tone cabinets create clean, easy contrast against the cooler floor tone, while soft grey or greige cabinets lean into the same family for a quieter, more tonal look. Dark cabinets -- charcoal, black, or deep wood-tone -- read crisp and grounded against this shade without fighting it. Avoid pairing it with a cabinet color that is nearly identical in tone, since the floor and cabinets can blend together and lose definition.
How does this color read in a windowless basement?
In a windowless or basement-style room without much daylight, a grey-medium shade like Silverwood tends to read a touch deeper and cooler than it does under natural light, since there's no daylight to lift the taupe underneath. Warm artificial lighting helps keep the tone from reading flat or too cold in a room that never sees the sun. It still stays a workable neutral in low light -- just plan on it leaning a shade darker than a sunlit room would show.

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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