American Hickory Light Beige Waterproof SPC | Gaia Floor
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What is American Hickory?
American Hickory is a wood-look SPC floor built around a soft beige color, with a heavy residential, light-commercial-ready wear layer for a durable, easy-care finish.
Is it waterproof?
Yes — 100% waterproof. American Hickory handles pet accidents, water-bowl spills, and tracked-in mud wiped up promptly without swelling. Clean up standing water quickly. Not approved for outdoor installation.
How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?
The surface is topped by a 20 mil wear layer — approximately 0.50 mm — well suited to heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, providing excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. It's a common step-up in wear-layer thickness, where the extra protection starts to matter.
Will it hold up to daily life?
American Hickory's 20 mil wear layer and UV-cured ceramic bead (EnduraPro) finish resist scratching and scuffing over years of use. It wipes clean with a vinyl-safe cleaner and a damp mop, and keeps the printed grain reading consistent across the floor.
What does the plank surface look like?
The plank surface is a smooth printed wood-look built on fine straight grain lines that run down each board, with only a subtle cathedral lift for movement. A few faint pin knots and gentle board-to-board variation appear at a sparse density, so the run stays orderly and uniform instead of busy. The top is sealed with a UV-cured ceramic-bead finish that resists scratches and stains and needs no waxing.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. American Hickory's factory-attached IXPE antimicrobial sound-deadening acoustic pad comes bonded to every plank and dampens footfall noise throughout the home — one less material decision and one less install step.
Is it safe for indoor air?
Yes — American Hickory carries FloorScore, GREENGUARD Gold certifications, independently tested for low chemical emissions. That matters most for households with allergies, asthma, or young children.
Will this color work in my room?
American Hickory sits firmly on the light side of beige with a blonde lean and a clean warm undertone, which gives a room an open, daylit feel. Because the tone is bright and the grain is restrained, it acts as a fresh, neutral base that lets strong accent pieces stand out, pairing easily with crisp white walls, cream upholstery, and saturated leather or jewel-tone furniture. Under broad daylight the blonde beige reads bright and clean, and under warmer lamps it relaxes a shade toward cream, so American Hickory keeps its airy, modern character through the day.
Price & availability?
This product is available to order specifically for your project. Call or text (408) 753-3220 for the current lead time and a quote. Choose nationwide shipping, local Bay Area delivery, or showroom pickup. We offer trade pricing to verified contractors, designers, and architects. We're happy to help you plan your order.
Overview
American Hickory is a pale blonde-leaning beige with a clean warm cast, a wood-look print laid over a stone-polymer core. The pattern is unusually quiet: fine straight grain lines run the length of each board with only a subtle cathedral lift, a few faint pin knots, and gentle board-to-board variation, so the floor reads crisp and uncluttered rather than rustic. The planks click together as a glueless floating floor and wear a UV-cured ceramic-bead finish that resists scratches and stains, which keeps the bright blonde-beige of American Hickory even across a high-traffic, open layout. In this modern-minimalist living room the floor stretches under many windows in bright midday light, set against bright white walls, cream sofas, burnt-orange leather armchairs, and a black grand piano on a gallery wall, with a potted orchid as the one living accent. That airy, daylight-filled feel makes American Hickory a strong pick for an open entertaining room, a sunlit great room, or a bright modern dining space where you want a light floor that lets bold furniture and art carry the color.
A bright blonde-leaning beige with quiet straight grain, an airy, daylight-filled floor for an open modern entertaining room.
Specifications
| SKU | GA651115 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Gaia Floor |
| Collection | eTerra White Series |
| Color | American Hickory |
| Plank size | 7.2 inches wide × 48 inches long |
| Thickness | 6.5mm |
| Wear layer | 20 mil |
| Finish | UV-cured ceramic bead (EnduraPro) |
| Locking system | Uniclic |
| Underlayment | IXPE antimicrobial sound-deadening pad |
| SF per carton | 19.23 sq ft |
| Installation grade | Above, On, Below grade |
| Waterproof | Yes — 100% |
| Warranty | 50 Years Residential / 10 Years Light Commercial limited warranty (prorated after the first 5 residential years). Covers manufacturing defects, the UV-cured ceramic-bead finish, and topical waterproof protection under normal use. Non-transferable; original purchaser, single-site installation. |
| Certifications | FloorScore, GREENGUARD Gold |