South Rose Collection — 14mm Waterproof SPC (Republic Floor)

The South Rose Collection is Republic Floor’s flagship SPC line, built on the brand’s thickest plank at 14mm total with a 28-mil wear layer — the deepest core and heaviest wear surface anywhere in the Republic Floor catalog. Each plank pairs a 100% waterproof SPC (Stone Polymer Core) with an attached acoustic EVA underlayment and an angle-drop click-lock system, milled to a 9″ x 72″ format for a long, wide-plank look. The line ships FloorScore certified and backed by a 50 Years Residential / 10 Years Commercial warranty across four colors spanning warm honey/golden to light brown tones. South Rose planks are available to order through our Santa Clara showroom.

South Rose Collection specifications

• Core & thickness: SPC (Stone Polymer Core), 14mm total — Republic Floor’s thickest plank
• Wear layer: 28 mil — the top wear-layer tier in the Republic Floor catalog
• Plank size: 9″ x 72″
• Locking: Angle-drop click-lock · Underlayment: attached acoustic EVA underlayment (pre-attached; no additional underlayment permitted except the mandatory 6-mil moisture barrier over concrete)
• Coverage: 13.47 sq ft/carton · Waterproof: 100% waterproof SPC core, no time limit
• Warranty: 50 Years Residential / 10 Years Commercial
• Certifications: FloorScore
• Colors: 4, ranging warm honey/golden through light brown

Colors in the South Rose Collection

The four colors in the South Rose Collection — Dynasty Camel, Paradiso Bash, Sahara Pental, and Sequoia Pale — move across a warm honey/golden and light brown palette, giving the line a cohesive, sun-warmed range rather than a stark light-to-dark spread. That makes any color in the set an easy pairing with warm or neutral cabinetry and trim, and it lets adjoining rooms mix colors from within the collection without a jarring transition.

Best uses for South Rose Collection

• Kitchens & bathrooms — the 100% waterproof SPC core handles spills, splashes, and humidity with no risk of swelling or warping.
• Basements & below-grade rooms — rated for above, on, and below-grade installation, provided the mandatory 6-mil poly moisture barrier goes down over concrete first.
• High-traffic households & pet owners — the 28-mil wear layer, the thickest in the Republic Floor catalog, stands up to daily foot traffic and pet claws.
• Radiant-heat homes — compatible with hydronic and embedded radiant systems as long as the floor’s surface temperature stays at or below 85 degrees F.
• Rentals & whole-home installs — the floating angle-drop click-lock system goes down without glue or nails, room to room.

Choosing a color from the South Rose Collection

Because the South Rose Collection stays within one warm honey/golden-to-light-brown family, the real decision is how light or saturated you want the room to read rather than choosing between contrasting tones. Hold a sample against your cabinetry and trim under your own lighting, since warm undertones can shift noticeably between daylight and incandescent fixtures. All four South Rose colors are available to view and compare in person at our Santa Clara showroom before you order.

Frequently asked questions about the South Rose Collection

Is the South Rose Collection 100% waterproof?

Yes. South Rose planks use an SPC (Stone Polymer Core) that is 100% waterproof with no soak-time limit, so they hold up in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and other spill-prone areas.

Can I install South Rose over radiant heat?

Yes. South Rose is compatible with hydronic and embedded radiant heat systems, provided the floor’s surface temperature never exceeds 85 degrees F.

Can I add my own underlayment under South Rose planks?

No — each South Rose plank already carries an attached acoustic EVA underlayment, and additional underlayment is not permitted. The one exception is a mandatory 6-mil poly moisture barrier, required under any installation over a concrete subfloor.

How many boxes of South Rose do I need?

Each carton covers 13.47 sq ft. Because South Rose is milled to the brand’s thickest 14mm plank with a 28-mil wear layer, cartons run heavier and cover a bit less area per box than Republic Floor’s thinner lines — plan on a few extra cartons for cuts and waste.

Can South Rose go below grade, like in a basement?

Yes. South Rose is rated for above-grade, on-grade, and below-grade installation, including basements, as long as a 6-mil poly vapor barrier goes down over any concrete subfloor first.