North Forest Collection — 12mm AC5 Laminate (Republic Floor)

The North Forest Collection is the largest single line in the Republic Floor lineup at Kapriz — fourteen colors, the broadest color selection of any Republic Floor collection, spanning light blonde and beige tones through medium brown and multi-tone rustic visuals. Each 9.3333″ x 72.25″ plank is built on a 12mm laminate core with an AC5 wear rating, the heaviest commercial-grade abrasion class Republic Floor offers, joined with a V-Groove, angle-drop click-lock edge. The floor is water-resistant, rated for up to 300 hours of topical-spill protection, though it does not ship with an attached pad — installation requires a separate Republic-approved underlayment such as EVA 3mm. Backed by a 25 Years Residential / 10 Years Light Commercial warranty and available to order through our Santa Clara showroom.

North Forest Collection specifications

• Core & thickness: 12mm laminate core
• Wear layer: AC5-rated — the heaviest commercial-grade laminate wear class in the Republic Floor line
• Plank size: 9.3333″ x 72.25″ · Edge: V-Groove
• Locking: Angle-drop click-lock · Underlayment: not pre-attached — requires a separate Republic-approved underlayment such as EVA 3mm, plus a vapor barrier over concrete subfloors
• Coverage: 23.31 sq ft/carton · Water-resistant: rated for up to 300 hours of topical-spill protection (not unconditionally waterproof)
• Warranty: 25 Years Residential / 10 Years Light Commercial
• Certifications: none published by Republic Floor for this collection
• Colors: 14 — blonde and light beige through medium beige, light brown, honey/golden, light grey, and multi-tone rustic visuals

Colors in the North Forest Collection

At 14 colors, North Forest carries the widest single-collection color range Republic Floor offers at Kapriz. The lineup opens with light, airy tones — blonde, light beige, and light grey — moves through warmer honey/golden and medium beige shades, and closes with deeper light-brown and multi-tone rustic visuals that read closer to reclaimed wood. That range means a bright, sun-lit room and a cozy, low-light room can both find a match within the same collection, without stepping outside its spec.

Best uses for North Forest Collection

• High-traffic living areas and hallways — AC5 is the heaviest commercial-grade wear rating in the Republic Floor lineup.
• Kitchens and spill-prone rooms — water-resistant, rated for up to 300 hours of topical-spill protection.
• Basements and below-grade rooms — approved for above, on, and below-grade installation.
• Radiant-heat rooms — compatible with radiant heat systems; keep the floor’s surface temperature at or below 85°F.
• Households with kids and pets — the AC5 wear layer is built to hold up to daily foot traffic.
• Whole-home and open-plan projects — 14 colors give enough range to carry one collection from room to room.

Choosing a color from the North Forest Collection

Lighter tones like blonde, light beige, and light grey open up a small or low-light room and pair easily with most cabinetry, while the honey/golden and medium beige shades add warmth to larger, brighter spaces. If you’re leaning toward one of the multi-tone rustic colors, bring your cabinet or trim samples with you — those visuals carry more color variation plank to plank, and it’s worth seeing a physical sample against your finishes at our Santa Clara showroom before you order.

Frequently asked questions about the North Forest Collection