Vellichor Floors — SPC Vinyl Plank & Engineered Hardwood Flooring

Vellichor Floors spans two flooring families, and Kapriz Hardwood Floors carries both — eight collections in all, available to order through our Santa Clara showroom. The waterproof side is a zero-formaldehyde SPC (stone-polymer core) vinyl plank line: 21 colors across three collections — Gemstone, Galaxy, and Summit — each pairing a rigid stone-polymer core with a 20 mil commercial-grade wear layer and a pre-attached 1.5mm IXPE acoustic pad, certified to FloorScore and GREENGUARD Gold with a Lifetime residential warranty. The real-wood side adds five engineered hardwood collections — River Run, Throne, Artist, Prime, and Metropolitan — for buyers who want natural timber underfoot. Whichever direction you lean, you can compare them side by side under real light at our showroom.

Vellichor SPC vinyl collections

The 100% waterproof line — three thicknesses, one consistent wood-look — built for kitchens, baths, basements, and busy whole-home installs.

Vellichor engineered hardwood collections

Alongside the SPC vinyl, Vellichor offers five engineered hardwood collections — real wood over a dimensionally stable engineered core. Species, finishes, and plank sizes vary by collection; we carry all five, and the best way to choose is to see and feel them under your own light. Open a collection to browse its floors, or visit our Santa Clara showroom to compare them in person.

What makes the Vellichor SPC collections different

• 20 mil commercial-grade wear layer. Thicker than the 6–12 mil on most entry and mid-tier LVT, so it shrugs off pet claws, chair legs, and daily foot traffic without showing wear.
• Pre-attached 1.5mm IXPE acoustic pad. Quieter underfoot and one fewer install step — no separate underlayment to buy, align, or tape (and a second pad can compromise the click-lock).
• Zero added formaldehyde. Certified to FloorScore, GREENGUARD Gold, and CARB Phase 2 for low indoor-air emissions — the spec that matters in homes with kids, pets, or anyone sensitive to VOCs.
• 100% waterproof SPC core. The rigid stone-polymer core won’t swell, cup, or warp, so it goes where solid wood can’t — kitchens, baths, and basements.
• Lifetime residential warranty. Backed for a lifetime in the home (12-year light commercial) when installed to manufacturer spec.
• Glueless click-lock, any grade. A floating install over a prepared subfloor on, above, or below grade — DIY-friendly with a tapping block, no adhesive.
• Three thicknesses, one look. 6.5, 7.5, and 8.5mm let you match budget and underfoot feel room by room while keeping a consistent wood-look across the home.

Best uses for Vellichor flooring

• Kitchens & bathrooms — the 100% waterproof SPC collections handle spills, splashes, and mop water without swelling.
• Basements & below-grade rooms — the SPC lines are rated for below-grade installation over a prepared concrete subfloor.
• Pet & high-traffic homes — the SPC 20 mil wear layer resists the scratches and scuffs that wear thinner floors fast.
• Living rooms, bedrooms & formal spaces — the engineered hardwood collections bring real-wood warmth where moisture isn’t the main concern.
• Open-concept whole homes — pick one family and carry a consistent look from room to room.

Choosing the right Vellichor floor

Start with the room. For wet or below-grade areas — kitchens, baths, basements — and for the lowest-maintenance whole-home option, the waterproof SPC collections are the pick: the 6.5mm Gemstone is the value choice for bright, budget-aware rooms, the 7.5mm Galaxy sits in the middle for everyday family spaces, and the 8.5mm Summit gives the most substantial underfoot feel plus a herringbone option. For living rooms and bedrooms where you want genuine wood underfoot, the engineered hardwood collections — River Run, Throne, Artist, Prime, and Metropolitan — are the real-timber alternative. Species, finishes, and sizes vary by collection, so see a sample under your own light before committing; our Santa Clara showroom team can walk you through both families and cross-check dye lots so a larger floor stays consistent.

Frequently asked questions about Vellichor

Where can I buy Vellichor Floors?

Vellichor Floors is available to order through Kapriz Hardwood Floors at our Santa Clara showroom, serving San Jose and the wider Bay Area. We carry both the SPC vinyl and the engineered hardwood collections — stop in to see and feel samples in person, or order a sample to view under your own lighting.

What kind of flooring is Vellichor?

Vellichor makes two kinds. The Gemstone, Galaxy, and Summit collections are rigid SPC (stone-polymer core) vinyl plank — a printed wood-look over a 100% waterproof stone core, with a 20 mil wear layer and a factory-attached 1.5mm IXPE acoustic pad. The River Run, Throne, Artist, Prime, and Metropolitan collections are engineered hardwood — real wood over a dimensionally stable core. The SPC is waterproof; engineered hardwood is genuine timber and is best kept out of wet areas.

Which Vellichor floor works in kitchens, bathrooms, and basements?

The SPC vinyl collections. Their waterproof stone-polymer core will not swell or warp from spills, humidity, or mop water, and the planks are rated for installation on, above, or below grade over a prepared concrete subfloor. Engineered hardwood is real wood, so it is better suited to living rooms and bedrooms than to wet or below-grade spaces. Wipe up any standing water promptly on either floor.

Does Vellichor work with radiant heat?

The SPC collections are generally compatible with in-floor radiant heat — follow the manufacturer’s temperature guidance, ramp the system gradually, and let the planks acclimate before installation. Radiant compatibility for an engineered hardwood collection varies by product, so confirm it for that specific collection before you begin. Our showroom team can check the spec for your project.

What is the warranty?

The Vellichor SPC collections carry a Lifetime residential warranty and a 12-year light-commercial warranty when installed and maintained to manufacturer specification. The engineered hardwood collections carry their own manufacturer warranty, which varies by collection — ask our showroom team for the terms on a specific floor.

Is Vellichor easy to install myself?

The SPC collections use a glueless click-lock floating system that a confident DIYer can install with a tapping block: prepare a flat subfloor, leave a 5/16 in (8.2 mm) expansion gap at the walls, and follow the format-specific acclimation step — no adhesive. Engineered hardwood installs differently by collection (it may be nailed, glued, or floated), so check that collection’s instructions or ask our team before you start.