African Desert Medium Beige Waterproof SPC | Republic Floor
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What is African Desert?
African Desert is a wood-look SPC floor built around a warm golden tan color, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a durable, easy-care finish.
Is it waterproof?
Yes — 100% waterproof. Everyday spills, pet accidents, and mop water won't swell, warp, or delaminate the planks when wiped up promptly; standing water should still be cleaned up quickly. Not approved for outdoor installation; test the subfloor for moisture before installing.
How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?
This floor has a 20 mil wear layer — approximately 0.51 mm — recommended for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, providing excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. It runs noticeably thicker than the entry-level wear layers.
Will it hold up to daily life?
African Desert's 20 mil wear layer and finish stand up to heavy daily traffic and everyday scuffs — the scratch resistance that matters in kitchens, entryways, and busy households. A few precautions go a long way: felt pads under furniture, trimmed pet nails, and lifting rather than dragging furniture keep the finish looking newer longer.
What does the plank surface look like?
Up close the plank surface is busy with fine, closely spaced grain lines that gather into feathered cathedral peaks down the center of each board. Small pin knots dot the face at a moderate spacing, and gentle figure variation keeps one length from looking identical to the next. The printed detail is fine and tightly packed rather than bold, so African Desert reads calm and even from standing height.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. African Desert's factory-attached 2mm solution EVA acoustic pad comes bonded to every plank and dampens footfall noise throughout the home — one less material decision and one less install step.
Will this color work in my room?
African Desert leans golden and warm, so it lends a room a welcoming glow instead of a cool, flat neutral. Under bright daytime light the honeyed tone lifts and looks sunnier; under softer evening lamplight it pulls toward a deeper, cozier honey. The warmth sits comfortably with white or greige walls and warm wood-tone pieces, and it gives cool grey or black accents something warmer to rest against.
Price & availability?
This product is available to order specifically for your project. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to verify the current lead time and get a quote. Whether you need nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or pickup, we can help. Ask about trade pricing if you're a verified contractor, designer, or architect. Our team is ready to help you move forward.
Overview
A honeyed-gold warmth runs through African Desert, softened by beige undertones that keep the golden cast mellow instead of brassy. The face runs dense with closely spaced grain lines that lift into feathered cathedral peaks, and small pin knots scatter lightly across each board for a touch of natural movement. It is a wood-look surface that stands up to everyday foot traffic, which makes African Desert an easy fit for entry halls, living rooms, and bedrooms where you want a warm, welcoming floor.
African Desert reads like sun-warmed sand -- golden, calm, and inviting underfoot.
Specifications
| SKU | RELC8201 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Republic Floor |
| Collection | The Creek Collection |
| Color | African Desert |
| Flooring Type | SPC |
| Plank size | 9 inches wide × 60 inches long |
| Thickness | 6.5mm |
| Wear layer | 20 mil |
| Locking system | Angle-drop click-lock |
| Underlayment | 2mm acoustic solution EVA (attached) |
| SF per carton | 22.88 sq ft |
| Installation grade | Above, On, Below grade |
| Waterproof | Yes — 100% |
| Warranty | 50 Years Residential / 10 Years Commercial. Covers manufacturing defects, wear-through, and staining under normal use. |
| Certifications | FloorScore |