Malta Islands Collection — 12.3mm Laminate (Republic Floor)
The Malta Islands Collection is Republic Floor’s water-resistant laminate line, built on a 12.3mm laminate core with an AC4-rated wear layer for everyday household traffic. Each plank measures 7-2/3″ x 47-13/16″ and locks together with a V-Groove angle-drop click-lock system for a tight, glueless floating floor. It does not ship with an attached pad, so plan on a separate compatible foam underlayment at install. The line comes in 7 colors running from light beige through light brown and a soft grey, and it’s available to order through our Santa Clara showroom.
Malta Islands Collection specifications
- Core & thickness: Laminate core, 12.3mm total
- Wear layer: AC4-rated (residential and light-commercial laminate abrasion class)
- Plank size: 7-2/3″ x 47-13/16″
- Locking: V-Groove angle-drop click-lock · Underlayment: requires a separate compatible foam underlayment (not pre-attached)
- Coverage: 20.4 sq ft/carton · Water-resistant: rated for up to 10 hours of topical-spill protection
- Warranty: 25 Years Residential / 5 Years Commercial
- Colors: 7, spanning medium beige and light brown through a light grey
Colors in the Malta Islands Collection
The Malta Islands Collection’s seven colors stay in a warm, coastal-leaning palette. Coastal Ivory, Cooper Dune, Fusion Beige, and Opal Cream sit in the medium beige family for a soft, light-filling base; Amazon Gold and Colorado Gold add warmer light-brown character; and Ash Grey brings in a light, neutral grey. None of the colors run into very dark tones, so the line reads bright and airy in both sun-filled and lower-light rooms.
Best uses for Malta Islands Collection
- Living rooms and family rooms — the AC4-rated wear layer holds up to daily foot traffic and furniture movement.
- Bedrooms and hallways — the floating click-lock system installs quickly across whole-home runs.
- Kitchens — water-resistant to up to 10 hours of topical spills when wiped up promptly, though it’s not built for standing water or full wet areas.
- Basements and below-grade rooms — rated for installation above, on, or below grade.
- Light-commercial spaces — the AC4 wear class extends to light-commercial traffic, not residential use only.
Choosing a color from the Malta Islands Collection
In north-facing or low-light rooms, the lighter beige tones like Opal Cream or Coastal Ivory help a space feel brighter, while Amazon Gold or Colorado Gold add warmth against white or light cabinetry. Ash Grey pairs well with cooler, more contemporary color schemes. Because laminate color and grain can read differently under different lighting, bring your cabinet or trim sample to compare against a physical plank at our Santa Clara showroom before you order.
Frequently asked questions about the Malta Islands Collection
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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
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