Country Gem — 8mm SPC (Republic Floor)
The Country Gem collection is Republic Floor’s rigid 8mm SPC line, built for the rooms that punish flooring hardest — kitchens, baths, basements, and anywhere pets and daily traffic collide with moisture. Each plank runs on a genuine stone polymer core with a 20 mil wear layer and a pre-attached acoustic EVA pad, so it installs floating over plywood, OSB, or concrete without an extra underlayment purchase. Planks measure 9″ × 60″ and lock together with an angle-drop click system for a tight, gap-free floor. Five colors span a medium beige through light brown range plus one medium grey, backed by FloorScore certification and a 50-Year Residential / 10-Year Commercial warranty. Country Gem is available to order through our Santa Clara showroom.
Country Gem specifications
- Core & thickness: SPC (Stone Polymer Core), 8mm total
- Wear layer: 20 mil
- Plank size: 9″ × 60″
- Locking: Angle-drop click-lock · Underlayment: attached acoustic EVA
- Coverage: 22.45 sq ft/carton · Waterproof: yes — 100% waterproof SPC core, no soak-time limit
- Warranty: 50 Years Residential / 10 Years Commercial
- Certifications: FloorScore
- Colors: 5 — medium beige through light brown, plus one medium grey
Colors in the Country Gem
Country Gem’s five colors sit in a warm, livable range: Dakota Mahogany and Rainforest Brown anchor the medium-to-dark brown end, Ginger Silk and Golden Apple bring lighter honey-beige tones, and Silver Elm is the collection’s one grey option for a more neutral, contemporary look. The mix works equally well in a bright, window-heavy room or a space that wants extra warmth underfoot, and every plank shares the same 20 mil wear layer and construction regardless of color.
Best uses for Country Gem
- Kitchens — the SPC core is 100% waterproof, so spills and standing water at the sink or dishwasher aren’t a risk.
- Bathrooms — the same waterproof core plus tight click-lock seams hold up to splash zones around tubs and showers.
- Basements — rated for above, on, and below-grade installation, so it can go straight over a concrete slab with the required moisture barrier.
- High-traffic and pet households — the 20 mil wear layer and rigid stone core resist scuffs, claw traffic, and daily wear.
- Open-concept spaces — 9″ × 60″ planks and a single angle-drop click system run a large, continuous floor without a seam pattern break.
Choosing a color from the Country Gem
Lighter colors like Ginger Silk or Golden Apple open up a room with limited natural light and pair well with darker cabinetry, while Dakota Mahogany or Rainforest Brown ground a bright, sun-filled space and hide everyday scuffs. Because screens shift undertones, bring your cabinet or trim sample into our Santa Clara showroom and compare Country Gem planks in person before ordering.
Frequently asked questions about the Country Gem
Is Country Gem SPC actually waterproof?
Can Country Gem go over radiant heat?
Can I install Country Gem myself?
Do I need an underlayment or moisture barrier?
How much Country Gem do I need per carton?
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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