Performer PLUS — 6mm Waterproof SPC (Paradigm Flooring)

Performer PLUS is Paradigm’s pet-focused SPC collection — a 6mm stone-core plank built around MaaXguard surface technology and the brand’s strongest pet coverage. It’s the one Paradigm line that carries both a Pet Scratch and a Pet Stain warranty, covering everyday damage from dogs and cats. The 9″ × 60″ boards lock with a Unilin Angle/Angle system as a floating floor, and the line is FloorScore certified and 100% waterproof. Performer PLUS offers 27 colors, with a strong lineup of rustic and warm-brown character boards — available to order through our Santa Clara showroom.

Performer PLUS specifications

  • Core & thickness: 6mm total — 4.5mm rigid SPC (stone polymer) core + wear + 1mm attached pad
  • Wear layer: 20 mil, with MaaXguard surface technology
  • Plank size: 9″ × 60″
  • Locking: Unilin Angle/Angle · Underlayment: 1mm pre-attached pad (do not add a second pad)
  • Waterproof: 100% — rated above-, on-, and below-grade (basements included)
  • Warranty: Lifetime Residential / 10-Year Commercial · Pet Scratch and Pet Stain warranty
  • Certifications: FloorScore (low-VOC indoor air quality)
  • Colors: 27 — led by rustic multi-tone character boards and warm medium browns

Colors in the Performer PLUS

Performer PLUS has the most character-driven palette of the Performer lines. About half the collection is rustic multi-tone boards — planks with visible mineral streaking, pin knots, cathedral graining, and board-to-board variation that read as reclaimed or lived-in wood — backed by a strong run of warm medium browns and a handful of soft beiges and light browns. It’s a natural, forgiving look that hides scuffs and pet traffic well, which pairs neatly with the collection’s pet-focused warranties.

Best uses for Performer PLUS

  • Homes with dogs & cats — the only Paradigm line with both a Pet Scratch and a Pet Stain warranty.
  • High-traffic living areas — MaaXguard surface tech plus a 20-mil wear layer stands up to daily use.
  • Kitchens & bathrooms — the 100% waterproof SPC core handles wet zones.
  • Rustic & farmhouse looks — the character multi-tone boards suit a lived-in aesthetic.
  • Basements & below-grade rooms — rated for below-grade floating installation.

Choosing a color from the Performer PLUS

Because so much of the collection is rustic and warm, the choice is mostly how busy a look you want: the multi-tone character boards have the most movement and hide wear and pet hair best, while the smoother medium browns and beiges read calmer and more uniform. Warmer tones suit wood and cream cabinetry; keep an eye on how much contrast the character boards carry, since heavy graining can dominate a small room. See a sample under your own light at our Santa Clara showroom before deciding.

Frequently asked questions about the Performer PLUS

What makes Performer PLUS better for pets?
Performer PLUS is the only Paradigm line with both a Pet Scratch and a Pet Stain warranty — so it covers claw scratches as well as urine, feces, and vomit from dogs and cats. Combined with MaaXguard surface technology and a busy grain that hides scuffs, it’s the brand’s most pet-ready floor.
What is MaaXguard?
MaaXguard is Performer PLUS’s surface technology — a protective top treatment that adds scratch and wear resistance to the 20-mil wear layer. It’s part of what backs the collection’s pet warranties.
Is Performer PLUS waterproof and basement-safe?
Yes. The SPC core is 100% waterproof and warranted against water damage under normal use, and the floor is rated for below-grade floating installation — so bathrooms, laundry rooms, and finished basements are all suitable.
Can I install it myself?
Yes — the Unilin Angle/Angle lock assembles as a floating floor with no glue or nails over a clean, flat, dry subfloor. The pad is pre-attached, so you don’t add a separate underlayment (a second pad can void the warranty).
Can I get a sample first?
Yes. Order a sample or visit our Santa Clara showroom to see any Performer PLUS color under real light before ordering — the rustic boards vary board to board, so seeing one in person helps, and our team can confirm the current dye lot.

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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