American Elm Rustic Waterproof SPC | Republic Floor
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What is American Elm?
American Elm is a wood-look SPC floor in a greige-brown shade, with a tough, resilient surface for a durable, easy-care finish.
Is it waterproof?
Yes — 100% waterproof. Powder-room splashes, daily wet feet, and towel drops wipe up without harm when cleaned promptly. Indoor use only — not for installation inside showers or wet rooms, and outdoor installation is not approved.
How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?
The surface is topped by a 12 mil wear layer — approximately 0.30 mm — a good match for everyday residential use across the busy areas of most homes, giving you solid everyday scratch and scuff resistance. It sits right in the mainstream of the range.
Will it hold up to daily life?
Kitchen stress test: dropped cutlery, pans slid from oven to counter, refrigerator casters, and dishwasher spray — American Elm's 12 mil wear layer and finish handle the spills, dropped pots, and dragged stools of daily kitchen use, and wipe clean with a vinyl-safe cleaner.
What does the plank surface look like?
Up close, the American Elm surface is all sawn character: cross-hatched kerf marks cut across a long, flowing grain, so the texture reads both along and against the length of each board. Small pin knots scatter at a moderate spacing, most of them trailing short dark mineral flecks that break up the face. Each board carries a different weathered figure, which keeps American Elm looking rough-milled rather than machine-smooth.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. American Elm's factory-attached 1.5mm 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?
American Elm reads as a weathered greige-brown, and which side shows depends on your light. In bright daylight the grey in the blend lifts and the floor looks cooler and more driftwood-toned; under evening lamplight the warmer brown pockets deepen and come forward, so the same floor feels cozier at night. That warm-cool swing lets American Elm work beside both cool greys and warmer wood-tone furniture without locking the room into one temperature.
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. We can arrange nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or pickup. Contact us to learn about trade pricing for verified contractors, designers, and architects. We're happy to help you plan your order.
Overview
Cross-hatched saw-kerf marks tick across the grain of American Elm, giving each board a rough-milled, hand-worked face you rarely see on a printed floor. The color is a weathered greige-brown -- cool and grey on the surface, with pockets of warmer brown depth breaking through -- and scattered small pin knots and dark mineral flecks keep the figure honest and varied from board to board. Sold as a wide floating click-lock plank, American Elm stands up to daily traffic, spills, and pet claws, which suits it to hard-working mudrooms, entryways, casual kitchens, and busy family rooms where a bit of character is welcome.
American Elm wears its saw marks like a floor milled from rough-sawn barn boards, not stamped from a mold.
Specifications
| Brand | Republic Floor |
|---|---|
| Collection | The Cliffs XL |
| Color | American Elm |
| Flooring Type | SPC |
| Plank size | 7.125 inches wide × 60 inches long |
| Thickness | 5mm |
| Wear layer | 12 mil |
| Locking system | Angle-drop click-lock |
| Underlayment | 1.5mm acoustic solution EVA (attached) |
| SF per carton | 30.0 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 |