Acorn Medium Beige Waterproof SPC | Paradigm Flooring

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in soft warm beige with a gentle natural undertone. Acorn from Paradigm Flooring — 5.3mm, 20 mil wear.
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Medium Beige Color Tone
5.3mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant
20 mil Wear Layer

Quick Answer

What is Acorn?

Acorn is a waterproof, wood-look SPC floor built around a soft warm beige color, with a durable, heavy-traffic wear layer for a low-maintenance, practical finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. Kitchen reality — dropped pots, splashes, and daily mop-and-go cleaning — won't faze the planks, as long as you wipe spills up promptly and dry any standing water. Not approved for outdoor installation; test the subfloor for moisture before installing.

How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?

The plank features a 20 mil wear layer — which works out to 0.51 mm — made for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, giving you excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. It's a step up from the standard-duty wear layers in everyday durability.

Will it hold up to daily life?

Dog nails, cat claws, litter grit, water-bowl splash — Acorn's 20 mil wear layer and finish resist the scratches and scuffs a pet household puts on a floor, whereas a thinner LVT wear layer marks more easily.

What does the plank surface look like?

Up close, Acorn keeps its character soft. Open cathedral arches flow across each board, dotted with scattered pin knots that carry small dark centers and faint mineral flecking along the grain. The figure shifts gently plank to plank, so the finished floor looks natural and unforced, a quiet partner to layered textures rather than a busy focal point.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

The 1mm EVA acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. Acorn is quieter underfoot than LVT with a loose pad — both for the walker and for rooms below in multi-story homes.

Is it safe for indoor air?

Yes — Acorn carries FloorScore certification, independently tested for low chemical emissions. That matters most for households with allergies, asthma, or young children.

Will this color work in my room?

In the soft daylight of this room, Acorn reads as a warm, gentle beige, its natural undertone keeping it friendly rather than flat. Good daylight shows the pin knots and mineral flecks; in a lower-light room the warm base deepens a touch without going grey. Its warmth is an easy match for the natural materials here, from cream upholstery to woven rattan and terrazzo.

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This product is available to order specifically for your project. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to confirm today's lead time and request a quote. Nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, and showroom pickup are available. Verified contractors, designers, and architects receive trade pricing. Reach out anytime with questions about your project.

Overview

Acorn is a soft warm beige with a gentle natural undertone, easygoing and light without being pale. Open cathedral grain arches across the boards with scattered pin knots and faint mineral flecking for quiet, natural interest. In the photographed living room it runs under a cream sectional and round wood coffee tables, layered with a woven rug, a rattan screen, and plenty of greenery. In soft daylight the room feels calm and textural, the warm beige floor grounding a serene, plant-filled scheme.

A soft warm beige with a natural undertone, an easy base for a textural, plant-filled Scandinavian room.

Specifications

SKU PPSPC2028
Brand Paradigm Flooring
Collection Paradigm Performer 20MIL
Color Acorn
Flooring Type SPC
Plank size 9 inches wide × 60 inches long
Thickness 5.3mm
Wear layer 20 mil
Edge profile Painted Bevel
Locking system Click
Underlayment 1mm EVA
SF per carton 30.24 sq ft
Installation grade Above, On, Below grade
Waterproof Yes — 100%
Warranty Lifetime Residential / 10 Year Commercial
Certifications FloorScore

Installation, Care & Warranty

Frequently asked questions

What does it look like installed in a real room?
In the photos Acorn runs through a Scandinavian-minimalist living room built on natural texture. A cream sectional wraps around round wood coffee tables and a side table, over a woven rug, with a rattan screen and a textured abstract canvas behind. Potted greenery fills the corners under soft daylight, and light natural-wood accents echo the floor. The warm beige floor keeps the layered naturals reading serene rather than plain.
Will it match my cabinets?
Acorn pairs beautifully with natural and light cabinetry. Its warm beige flatters light natural-wood cabinets, like the accents here, and keeps white or cream cabinets soft rather than stark. Greige and pale-green painted fronts sit comfortably over it too. Its gentle figure means most natural or painted cabinet colors read clearly above it, so only a very cool grey needs a sample.
How does this color read in a windowless basement?
Soft daylight gives Acorn its serene look, and its warm beige base holds up when the light drops. A windowless basement or interior room reads it a shade deeper and cozier under warm bulbs, not grey. That reliable warmth makes it a comfortable choice for rooms that lean on lamplight and rely on texture for interest.
Does this floor work with indoor plants?
The potted greenery filling this room is a natural cue for Acorn. Its warm beige is a soft, earthy backdrop for leafy plants of every size, from floor palms to tabletop pots, with no undertone to clash. More greenery only reinforces the calm, textural mood the room already has.

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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