Silver Lake Collection — 6mm Waterproof SPC (Republic Floor)
The Silver Lake Collection is Republic Floor’s 6mm SPC line, built as a rigid stone-polymer floor for busy, water-prone rooms. Each plank pairs a 20 mil wear layer with a genuinely waterproof SPC (Stone Polymer Core) core and a pre-attached 1.8mm Bio Guard anti-bacterial acoustic EVA pad, so there’s no separate underlayment to buy or install. Planks measure 9″ x 60″ and join with an angle-drop click-lock system for a floating, glue-free install rated for above, on, and below grade installation. The line currently ships in a single color, Dynamic Beige, a medium beige tone, and it carries FloorScore certification plus a 50 Years Residential / 10 Years Commercial warranty. Silver Lake planks are available to order through our Santa Clara showroom.
Silver Lake Collection specifications
- Core & thickness: SPC (Stone Polymer Core), 6mm total
- Wear layer: 20 mil
- Plank size: 9″ x 60″
- Locking: Angle-drop click-lock · Underlayment: Pre-attached 1.8mm Bio Guard anti-bacterial acoustic EVA underlayment
- Coverage: 26.19 sq ft/carton · Waterproof: Yes — SPC core, 100% waterproof
- Warranty: 50 Years Residential / 10 Years Commercial
- Certifications: FloorScore
- Colors: 1 — Dynamic Beige (Medium Beige)
Colors in the Silver Lake Collection
The Silver Lake Collection currently ships in one color, Dynamic Beige, a medium beige tone that reads as a soft, warm neutral rather than a stark white-oak look or a deep espresso shade. Rather than offering a spread of shades, this line puts its focus into getting that single tone right as a versatile base that opens up a room and pairs easily with most cabinetry and trim colors. Because there’s only one color in the collection, every carton you order comes from the same tone family, which keeps a larger install consistent from room to room.
Best uses for Silver Lake Collection
- Kitchens and bathrooms — the waterproof SPC core and attached pad handle spills, splashes, and humidity without swelling or delaminating.
- Basements and below-grade rooms — rated for above, on, and below grade installation over concrete, with a mandatory 6-mil vapor barrier under any slab install.
- High-traffic hallways and living areas — the 20 mil wear layer resists scuffing and wear-through under daily foot traffic.
- Pet households — a rigid SPC core and waterproof surface stand up to claws, accidents, and everyday cleanup.
- Open-concept spaces — floating click-lock planks run continuously from kitchen to living area without a transition at every doorway.
- Rooms with radiant heat — compatible with hydronic and embedded radiant systems as long as the floor’s surface temperature stays at or below 85 degrees F.
Choosing a color from the Silver Lake Collection
Because the Silver Lake Collection ships in a single color, choosing Dynamic Beige mostly comes down to confirming it fits your room’s light and existing finishes rather than comparing it against sibling shades. In a bright, north-facing room the medium beige tone reads soft and open, while against warm-toned cabinetry or trim it picks up complementary undertones. Because SPC color can read differently under LED versus natural light, bring home a sample or view it against your cabinets and countertops before ordering a full carton — our Santa Clara showroom keeps a physical Dynamic Beige sample on hand to compare in person.
Frequently asked questions about the Silver Lake 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
