Riverfront — 12mm Waterproof Laminate Flooring (GemCore Flooring)

Riverfront is GemCore’s widest and longest waterproof laminate line — a 12mm plank at 9-3/8″ × 72″, carrying a commercially rated AC4 melamine surface and a true-to-wood V-shaped micro-bevel edge, and clicking together as a floating floor with GemCore’s angle-snap system. The 10-color range spans blonde and light brown through medium brown, with one rustic multi-tone shade. Riverfront is FloorScore certified and carries a warranty up to Lifetime Residential. Order any Riverfront color through our Santa Clara showroom.

Riverfront specifications

  • Core & thickness: 12mm waterproof laminate
  • Wear layer: Commercially Rated AC4 Melamine
  • Plank size: 9-3/8″ × 72″ — the widest and longest board in the GemCore laminate lineup · Edge: True-to-Wood V-Shaped Micro-Bevel
  • Locking: Angle-Snap (UniClic) floating click · Underlayment: not pre-attached — follow GemCore’s Waterproof Laminate installation instructions for underlayment
  • Coverage: 23.44 sq ft/carton · Waterproof: yes
  • Warranty: Lifetime Residential / 10-Year Light-to-Medium Commercial
  • Certifications: FloorScore
  • Colors: 10 — blonde and light brown through medium brown, with one rustic multi-tone

Colors in the Riverfront collection

Riverfront’s 10 colors open with Hudson’s blonde tone, run through a cluster of light browns (Amstel, Arno, Brisbane, Providence, Strasbourg) and Seine’s medium beige, deepen into Porto and Spokane’s medium brown, and close with Charles as the collection’s rustic multi-tone shade.

Best uses for Riverfront

  • Large or open-concept rooms — the 9-3/8″ × 72″ board is GemCore’s widest and longest laminate plank, showing fewer seams across a big room.
  • Higher-traffic commercial-adjacent spaces — the commercially rated AC4 melamine surface is built for a busier room than a standard residential-grade laminate.
  • Kitchens, laundry rooms & other spill-prone spaces — the waterproof core is rated for spills as long as standing water doesn’t sit; avoid flooding or leaving liquid pooled on the surface.
  • Rooms wanting a true-to-wood surface feel — the V-shaped micro-bevel edge is designed to read closer to a real hardwood board than a flatter, painted-bevel laminate.
  • Households with pets — the scratch-resistant AC4 surface stands up to claw traffic better than an unfinished or lower-rated laminate.

Choosing a color from the Riverfront collection

Hudson’s blonde and the collection’s lighter browns (Amstel, Arno, Brisbane, Providence) open up a room with limited natural light, while Porto and Spokane’s deeper medium brown carries better in a sunlit space without washing out. Charles’s rustic multi-tone pattern hides everyday wear well in a high-traffic commercial-adjacent room. Because the wide 9-3/8″ × 72″ board shows more of each plank’s color per piece, we especially recommend ordering a sample or visiting our Santa Clara showroom to see a full plank under your own lighting before ordering cartons.

Frequently asked questions about the Riverfront collection

How is Riverfront different from GemCore’s other laminate lines?
Riverfront runs the widest and longest board in the GemCore laminate lineup — 9-3/8″ × 72″ — with a commercially rated AC4 melamine surface and a true-to-wood V-shaped micro-bevel edge, versus the painted-bevel edge on Lakeshore and Seaside.
Is Riverfront waterproof?
Yes — Riverfront is built as a waterproof laminate, rated for spill-prone rooms. Avoid flooding the floor or letting standing liquid sit, and wipe up spills immediately.
Can I install Riverfront myself?
Riverfront clicks together as a floating floor with GemCore’s angle-snap system, which is DIY-friendly. The subfloor must be fully dry with any construction dampness resolved, and the room’s HVAC should be running for at least 7 days before installation.
How much Riverfront do I need to order?
Each carton covers 23.44 sq ft. Measure your room and add a standard overage for cuts and waste before ordering.

Written by Sergey Stotskiy

Managing Partner, Kapriz Hardwood Floors · Licensed California C-15 Flooring Contractor #875369 (active since 2006) · Established 2003

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