The Ridge — 6.5mm SPC Vinyl Plank (Republic Floor)

The Ridge is Republic Floor’s angle-drop click SPC line, built on a 6.5mm stone polymer core with a 20 mil wear layer for everyday durability. Every plank carries a 2mm acoustic solution EVA underlayment pre-attached at the factory, so the angle-drop click-lock system goes down as a floating floor over most existing subfloors. Planks measure 9″ x 72″ and cover 27.17 sq ft per carton, and the line comes in 3 colors — Countryside Lake, Desert Beach, and Sea Pearl — all drawn from Republic’s lightest palette: Blonde, Light Beige, and Light Grey. Backed by a 50 Years Residential / 10 Years Commercial warranty and FloorScore certified for indoor air quality, The Ridge is available to order through our Santa Clara showroom.

The Ridge specifications

• Core & thickness: SPC (Stone Polymer Core), 6.5mm total
• Wear layer: 20 mil
• Plank size: 9″ x 72″
• Locking: Angle-drop click-lock · Underlayment: 2mm acoustic solution EVA, pre-attached
• Coverage: 27.17 sq ft/carton · Waterproof: yes, 100% waterproof core with no time limit
• Warranty: 50 Years Residential / 10 Years Commercial
• Certifications: FloorScore
• Colors: 3, all light and pale — Blonde, Light Beige, and Light Grey tones

Colors in The Ridge

The Ridge skews notably light across all 3 of its colors — there’s no dark or high-contrast option in the line. Countryside Lake, Desert Beach, and Sea Pearl move between soft blonde, light beige, and pale grey, giving the collection a consistently airy, sun-washed character rather than a spread from light to dark. That makes The Ridge a focused pick for anyone set on brightening a room rather than browsing a full light-to-dark range, and it reads well against both warm and cool wall colors since none of its three tones lean heavily either way.

Best uses for The Ridge

• Kitchens and bathrooms — the SPC core is fully waterproof with no time limit, so spills and splashes around sinks and tubs aren’t a concern.
• Basements and below-grade rooms — rated for above, on, and below grade installation, with a mandatory 6-mil poly vapor barrier over concrete subfloors.
• Homes with radiant heat — compatible with hydronic and embedded radiant systems as long as the floor surface stays at or below 85 degrees F.
• High-traffic and pet-friendly households — the 20 mil wear layer and rigid SPC core stand up to daily foot traffic and pet claws.
• Rentals and quick turnarounds — the angle-drop click-lock floats over most existing hard-surface floors without glue or nails, with a pre-attached pad already built in.
• Rooms that need more light — the palette’s blonde, light beige, and light grey tones open up smaller or dim rooms more than a darker floor would.

Choosing a color from The Ridge

Because all three Ridge colors run light, the choice comes down to undertone rather than light-versus-dark: Countryside Lake and Sea Pearl lean cooler and pair well with white or grey cabinetry, while Desert Beach’s warmer beige suits wood-tone trim and warmer wall colors. Since SPC dye lots and lighting can shift a color’s look from a screen, we recommend seeing a physical sample against your own cabinets and lighting at our Santa Clara showroom before ordering.

Frequently asked questions about The Ridge