Oak Riverstone Medium Grey Waterproof Vinyl | GemCore Flooring
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What is Oak Riverstone?
Oak Riverstone is a wood-look LVT floor in a muted stone-grey shade, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a simple, carefree finish.
Is it waterproof?
Yes — 100% waterproof. Unlike engineered hardwood or laminate, surface spills don't soak in, and the solid vinyl body won't swell or delaminate. Wipe up spills and pet accidents promptly and don't leave standing water. Not approved for outdoor installation.
How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?
The construction includes a 20 mil wear layer — approximately 0.51 mm — made for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, so you get excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. It sits at the thicker, harder-wearing end of the range.
Will it hold up to daily life?
What 20 mil typically means in real homes: many years of everyday household use without visible wear-through. Oak Riverstone in heavy-traffic zones (kitchen, entry) works hardest and shows the first signs soonest; quieter rooms like bedrooms keep their look longest.
What does the plank surface look like?
Riverstone's plank surface carries an open cathedral grain -- tall, peaked figures rather than straight parallel lines -- with strong mineral streaking running through the pattern in dark, irregular threads. Sparse pin knots show up here and there, small and understated rather than a dominant feature. The overall effect is a bold, high-contrast figure rather than a quiet, uniform surface.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
There's no attached pad on Oak Riverstone — as a glue-down dryback LVT its underside bonds directly to the subfloor. That full bond lays the floor flat and quiet underfoot, with none of the hollow give a floating floor can have; for a condo or upstairs room that needs a rated sound assembly, ask about an acoustic membrane suited to glue-down LVT.
Is it safe for indoor air?
Yes — Oak Riverstone 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?
Riverstone reads as a neutral, medium-depth grey with a warm taupe undertone rather than a cool, blue-grey cast. In daylight the warmth comes through, keeping the floor from feeling sterile or flat. Under warmer incandescent or LED light it reads a shade deeper and cozier without drifting toward brown. It's an easy neutral to build a room around, whether the walls and furnishings lean warm or cool.
Price & availability?
This floor is placed on order for your project. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to confirm today's lead time and request a quote. Whether you need nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or pickup, we can help. Contact us to learn about trade pricing for verified contractors, designers, and architects. Reach out anytime with questions about your project.
Overview
Oak Riverstone belongs to GemCore's Grey (Medium) family, but it sits on the warmer end of that range. The shade itself is a stone grey carrying a soft taupe undertone, rather than a cooler, more silvered cast. The surface pattern runs tall and arcing, with strong mineral streaking threaded through peaked cathedral figures and the occasional sparse pin knot breaking up the field -- a busier, more expressive print than a quiet, uniform grain would give you. Riverstone is waterproof, so spills wipe up clean in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and other spill-prone spaces, along with everyday living rooms and bedrooms. Right for someone who wants a bold, dramatic grain figure with real presence underfoot -- if you'd rather a calmer, more uniform surface, a lighter-figured plank in the same family is the better fit.
A warm stone-grey with dramatic cathedral figure, built to make a statement underfoot.
Specifications
| SKU | advantage-ii-oak-riverstone |
|---|---|
| Brand | GemCore Flooring |
| Collection | Advantage II |
| Color | Oak Riverstone |
| Flooring Type | LVT |
| Plank size | 7 inches wide × 48 inches long |
| Thickness | 3mm |
| Wear layer | 20 mil |
| Installation method | Glue-Down (Dryback) |
| SF per carton | 34.98 sq ft |
| Installation grade | Above, On, Below grade |
| Waterproof | Yes — 100% |
| Warranty | By wear-layer tier (6mil=10yr, 8mil=15yr, 12mil=25yr, 20mil & 28mil=Lifetime Residential; Light Commercial 5-20 Years). |
| Certifications | FloorScore |