American Maple Blonde Waterproof SPC | Gaia Floor
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What is American Maple?
American Maple is a rigid, wood-look SPC floor in a light blonde shade, with a heavy residential, light-commercial-ready wear layer for a durable, easy-care 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 top of American Maple carries a 20 mil wear layer — about 0.50 mm — built 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?
Dog nails, cat claws, litter grit, water-bowl splash — American Maple's 20 mil wear layer and UV-cured ceramic bead (EnduraPro) 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 the plank surface shows open cathedral grain with lively peaks repeating down each board, a scattering of small knots, and a fine flecked grain across a smooth printed surface. The print sits under a UV-cured ceramic-bead finish, so the texture you see reads as natural pale wood-tone variation board to board rather than a glossy, uniform sheet.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
The IXPE antimicrobial sound-deadening acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. American Maple 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 — American Maple 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?
This is a very-light, warm-leaning shade, so American Maple opens a room up and makes the space feel larger and more airy. The creamy blonde tone pairs easily with cream, soft neutrals, and pale wood-tone furnishings, and it keeps its quiet warmth in lower light rather than turning cold or gray the way a true white can.
Price & availability?
This floor is available by special order rather than from stock. Contact us at (408) 753-3220 by call or text for the current lead time and a quote. We ship nationwide, deliver throughout the Bay Area, and offer showroom pickup. Trade pricing and trade accounts are available to verified contractors, designers, and architects. Reach out anytime with questions about your project.
Overview
American Maple is a light blonde with a creamy, pale natural tone, a wood-look print pressed over a rigid stone-polymer core. The grain reads as open cathedral figure with lively peaks repeating down each board, scattered small knots, and a fine flecked grain that keeps the surface from looking flat. It is a very-light, airy shade that suits open living rooms, bedrooms, and bright everyday spaces where you want a floor to recede and let the room feel larger. Because American Maple is built on an SPC core with a 20 mil wear layer and a UV-cured ceramic-bead finish, it resists scratches and stands up to daily foot traffic, and it is waterproof against spills that are wiped up promptly. Come see how the pale blonde of American Maple reads at our Santa Clara showroom on Laurelwood Rd, where the Bay Area light shifts from foggy morning to golden-hour sun.
A very-light creamy blonde with lively cathedral grain, built to take real daily wear.
Specifications
| SKU | GA650190 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Gaia Floor |
| Collection | eTerra White Series |
| Color | American Maple |
| 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 |