Light Sand Rustic Waterproof SPC | Republic Floor
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What is Light Sand?
Light Sand is a rigid, wood-look SPC floor in a warm mid-tone brown tone, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a simple, carefree finish.
Is it waterproof?
Yes — 100% waterproof. Built for daily life: mop-and-go cleaning, occasional spills, and pet accidents wiped up promptly; clean standing water quickly. Indoor use only — outdoor installation is not approved.
How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?
Light Sand is protected by a 20 mil wear layer — equal to about 0.51 mm — intended for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, delivering 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?
Office chair wheels, spike-heel point loads, and dragged furniture all concentrate force. Protect Light Sand's 20 mil wear layer with soft casters (Type W or U), a chair mat in high-use areas, and felt pads under furniture legs — the manufacturer's recommended precautions for keeping a rigid SPC core dent-free.
What does the plank surface look like?
Up close, each Light Sand board is dominated by broad, open cathedral arches that flow the full length of the plank. The figure is deliberately quiet -- a few sparse pin knots and subtle mineral flecks are all that break the sweep, so there is little board-to-board contrast. It is a clean, printed wood-look face rather than a knotty or weathered one.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
The 1.5mm Bio Guard anti-bacterial EVA acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. Light Sand is quieter underfoot than LVT with a loose pad — both for the walker and for rooms below in multi-story homes.
Will this color work in my room?
Light Sand reads as a gentle, warming mid-brown, its caramel undertone giving a soft warmth rather than a bold or reddish cast. Under the diffused daylight of a Bay Area room it stays mellow and even, and once you switch to warm evening lamplight the brown deepens toward toffee. Because the tone is warm but restrained, it pairs easily with cooler colors and keeps a living room feeling open.
Price & availability?
This product is available to order specifically for your project. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to confirm today's lead time and request 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'll be glad to help you get started.
Overview
Light Sand runs a warm mid-brown with a soft caramel undertone, its boards defined by broad open cathedral arches that sweep clean from end to end. The figure stays quiet -- just the odd pin knot and a scatter of fine mineral flecks -- so Light Sand reads calm rather than busy. In a contemporary living room it gives you a warm, low-contrast base that cool colors can play against, and its rigid wood-look surface takes daily traffic, spills, and pet claws in stride.
A warm caramel base with broad, quiet grain -- calm enough to let cool teal accents take the lead.
Specifications
| SKU | REWH5503 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Republic Floor |
| Collection | Walnut Hills Collection |
| Color | Light Sand |
| Flooring Type | SPC |
| Plank size | 7.17188 inches wide × 48 inches long |
| Thickness | 6mm |
| Wear layer | 20 mil |
| Locking system | Angle-drop click-lock |
| Underlayment | 1.5mm Bio Guard anti-bacterial acoustic EVA (attached) |
| SF per carton | 23.73 sq ft |
| Installation grade | Above, On, Below grade |
| Waterproof | Yes — 100% |
| Warranty | 25 Years Residential / 10 Years Commercial. Covers manufacturing defects, wear-through, and staining under normal use. |
| Certifications | FloorScore |