Austin Medium Beige Waterproof SPC | Republic Floor

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in soft warm greige-beige with a mellow glow. Austin from Republic Floor — 8mm, 20 mil wear. Available at Kapriz Santa Clara.
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Republic Floor Brand
Country Gem Collection
Medium Beige Color Tone
SPC Flooring Type
8mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant

Quick Answer

What is Austin?

Austin is a wood-look SPC floor in a soft warm greige-beige tone, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a simple, carefree finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. Austin handles pet accidents, water-bowl spills, and tracked-in mud without swelling, as long as they are wiped up promptly. Clean up standing water quickly. Not approved for outdoor installation.

How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?

Austin has 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?

Austin's 20 mil wear layer and finish resist scratching and scuffing over years of use. It wipes clean with a vinyl-safe cleaner and a damp mop, and keeps the printed grain reading consistent across the floor.

What does the plank surface look like?

Up close, Austin runs a flowing straight grain that sweeps into soft peaks toward the middle of each board, with faint mineral streaks tracing the length. Small knots sit scattered across the face at a relaxed, moderate spacing, adding gentle interest without turning busy or rustic. Board to board, the printed figure shifts just enough that no two lengths look identical.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. Austin's factory-attached EVA acoustic pad comes bonded to every plank and dampens footfall noise throughout the home — one less material decision and one less install step.

Will this color work in my room?

Under the bright midday side light pouring in from the windows, Austin lifts to a clean, airy greige that never feels cold. A gentle warm undertone keeps the beige from sliding cool or flat, so it stays soft rather than stark. As the daylight drops toward evening, Austin deepens to a cozier sand-tan while staying light overall.

Price & availability?

This floor is placed on order for your project. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to verify the current lead time and get a quote. Whether you need nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or pickup, we can help. We offer trade pricing to verified contractors, designers, and architects. We're glad to help however works best for you.

Overview

Austin shows a soft, sandy warmth beneath its greige surface, with long straight grain that eases up into gentle peaks and small knots scattered at an easy pace. Faint mineral streaks thread across the boards for quiet movement without busy character. In an open penthouse living room, Austin keeps the whole space feeling light and airy -- an unfussy neutral that lets marble, brick, and dark cabinetry read as the accents.

Austin is the calm, light-filled floor an open, glass-walled penthouse is built around.

Specifications

Brand Republic Floor
Collection Country Gem
Color Austin
Flooring Type SPC
Plank size 9 inches wide × 60 inches long
Thickness 8mm
Wear layer 20 mil
Locking system Angle-drop click-lock
Underlayment Attached acoustic EVA underlayment
SF per carton 22.45 sq ft
Installation grade Above, On, Below grade
Waterproof Yes — 100%
Warranty 50 Years Residential / 10 Years Commercial. Covers manufacturing defects, wear-through, and staining under normal use.
Certifications FloorScore

Installation, Care & Warranty

Frequently asked questions

What does it look like installed in a real room?
In the photographed room, Austin runs wall to wall in a modern penthouse living room, under floor-to-ceiling windows framing an ocean view. A low sectional sofa, a marble coffee table, and a pair of wood-tone stools sit against white painted brick, with a dark charcoal island and walnut counter just beyond. Small touches -- a candle centerpiece, dried stems, a little fruit bowl -- keep the airy space warm, and Austin's soft greige ties the cool marble and dark cabinetry together without competing.
Will it match my cabinets?
Austin is a flexible base for cabinets. Against the dark charcoal island and warm walnut counter in this space, the soft greige floor keeps the lower cabinets from feeling heavy and picks up the walnut's warmth. It works just as easily with white or greige cabinetry, and its warm undertone flatters wood-tone fronts.
How does this color read in a windowless basement?
Austin's warm undertone means it reads well even away from windows. In a windowless room or a basement, it deepens slightly to a cozier sand and never turns grey or muddy, so the space still feels open rather than closed-in. Pair it with warm LED lighting to keep that soft, inviting tone.
Does this floor work with indoor plants?
Austin works nicely with greenery. Its calm, warm neutral lets a single statement plant -- a tall fig or palm -- stand out, the green reading crisp and fresh against the soft greige. Group a few smaller pots and the floor stays quiet underfoot while the foliage does the talking.

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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