Parkway Medium Beige Waterproof SPC | GemCore Flooring
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What is Parkway?
Parkway is a wood-look SPC floor in a warm greige tone, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a durable, easy-care finish.
Is it waterproof?
Yes — 100% waterproof. Kitchen reality — dropped pots, splashes, and daily mop-and-go cleaning — won't faze the planks, as long as you wipe spills up promptly and dry any standing water. Not approved for outdoor installation; test the subfloor for moisture before installing.
How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?
Parkway features a 20 mil wear layer — measuring about 0.51 mm — appropriate for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, providing excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. It runs noticeably thicker than the entry-level wear layers.
Will it hold up to daily life?
Dog nails, cat claws, litter grit, water-bowl splash — Parkway's 20 mil wear layer and finish resist the scratches and scuffs a pet household puts on a floor, whereas a thinner LVT wear layer marks more easily.
What does the plank surface look like?
Close up, each Parkway plank stays clean through the body of the board, with the figure gathering into a soft loop only right near the ends -- the rest of the run stays calm and unbroken. One or two faint pin knots surface here and there, pale and small rather than dark or heavy.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
The acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. Parkway 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 — Parkway 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?
Parkway reads as a light, warm greige-beige, kept from turning golden or flat gray by its blush undertone. In a bright room it lifts toward its softest, airiest cast; in a room with less natural light it reads a shade deeper without turning cool or muddy.
Price & availability?
This product ships as a special order. For a fast answer, call or text (408) 753-3220 for today's lead time and a quote. Choose nationwide shipping, local Bay Area delivery, or showroom pickup. Trade pricing and trade accounts are available to verified contractors, designers, and architects. We're happy to help you plan your order.
Overview
Parkway leans warm and greige, lifted by a gentle blush undertone that no other member of this 24-color family quite carries, even though a couple of them sit within a shade of it on the chart. The grain stays quiet through most of the board, giving it a composed, easy-to-place presence rather than a showy one, with just a hint of pin-knot character keeping it from feeling flat. Each plank runs 9 inches wide, which keeps a room-sized run open and continuous with fewer seams breaking up the field. Underneath, the waterproof SPC core means the same floor works as well in a kitchen, bath, or laundry room as it does in a living room or bedroom. Right for someone who wants a quiet, composed color story with a touch of grain interest -- if you'd rather have a plank with knots and figure spread across the whole board, a busier option elsewhere in the collection is the better fit.
A quiet, blush-warmed beige that stays calm across the field and lets a soft loop of grain do the talking only at the plank ends.
Specifications
| SKU | sapphire-parkway |
|---|---|
| Brand | GemCore Flooring |
| Collection | Sapphire |
| Color | Parkway |
| Flooring Type | SPC |
| Plank size | 9 inches wide × 72.5 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 | 22.6 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 |