Bay Laurel Light Grey Waterproof SPC | Republic Floor

Neutral-toned waterproof flooring in soft light grey, subtle warm neutral wash. Bay Laurel from Republic Floor — 5mm, 12 mil wear.
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Republic Floor Brand
The Cliffs XL Collection
Grey (Light) Color Tone
SPC Flooring Type
5mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant

Quick Answer

What is Bay Laurel?

Bay Laurel is a wood-look SPC floor in a soft light grey shade, with a tough, resilient surface for a durable, easy-care finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. Stable against concrete-slab humidity and seasonal moisture variation, so Bay Laurel suits below-grade rooms once the slab passes a moisture test; clean up standing water promptly. Not approved for outdoor installation.

How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?

The top of Bay Laurel carries a 12 mil wear layer — equivalent to 0.30 mm — made for everyday residential use across the busy areas of most homes, with solid everyday scratch and scuff resistance. Thicker than the entry-level layers, without the cost of the heavy-duty ones.

Will it hold up to daily life?

At 12 mil, Bay Laurel's wear layer sits on the thicker end for residential flooring, which is why it stands up well to heavy day-to-day use. The 5mm construction gives it a solid, stable feel underfoot in busy rooms.

What does the plank surface look like?

Up close the Bay Laurel plank shows fine pore lines threading along a long, flowing grain that rises into quiet cathedral peaks near each board's center. The figure stays fine and even rather than bold, with sparse pin knots and gentle board-to-board variation for a natural, uncluttered face. The printed wood-look surface keeps that detail crisp across a full run without an obvious repeat.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

The 1.5mm solution EVA acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. Bay Laurel is quieter underfoot than LVT with a loose pad — both for the walker and for rooms below in multi-story homes.

Will this color work in my room?

Bay Laurel sits right between warm and cool, so it works with both cooler and warmer decor without fighting either. Under bright daylight it reads clean and airy, a pale grey with just enough warmth to stay inviting; under evening lamplight it eases a shade toward a soft greige instead of going flat or steely. That in-between balance makes Bay Laurel forgiving to decorate around in almost any room.

Price & availability?

This product is available to order specifically for your project. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to check the latest lead time and request a written quote. We can arrange nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or pickup. Trade pricing is available for verified contractors, designers, and architects. Reach out anytime with questions about your project.

Overview

A soft, warm-neutral undertone keeps Bay Laurel from reading cold or steely the way a bluer grey can, and the grain stays quiet -- fine even pore lines tracing a long flowing figure that lifts into gentle cathedral peaks, with only a few pin knots scattered across each board. On a wide printed wood-look plank, that low-drama figure repeats naturally rather than looking stamped from board to board. As a rigid floating click-lock floor, Bay Laurel stands up to daily foot traffic, everyday spills, and pet claws, which makes it an easy light-grey choice for busy kitchens, entryways, and open living as well as quieter bedrooms.

A calm, warm-leaning light grey that reads clean in daylight and airy underfoot.

Specifications

Brand Republic Floor
Collection The Cliffs XL
Color Bay Laurel
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

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Frequently asked questions

Will it match my cabinets?
Bay Laurel reads calm and airy, a soft light grey carrying just enough warm undertone to stay inviting. It flatters cool whites, pale greys, and soft blue-grey cabinetry for a calm tonal look, and it's the ideal floor for black or graphite cabinets when you want sharp contrast. Warm cream cabinets work too, borrowing the floor's subtle warmth to soften the grey.
Will it still look this bright in a windowless basement?
Bay Laurel is a soft light grey with quiet warm-neutral undertones, so it belongs in a low-light room. Pale floors like this bounce what little light there is and keep a dim space or basement feeling brighter and more open. Because the grey shows a touch of warmth rather than pure cool, it resists the flat, chilly look grey can take on under weak light. Pair it with warm-white bulbs and it stays airy and calm instead of washed-out.

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Written by
Sergey Stotskiy

Managing Partner, Kapriz Hardwood Floors · Licensed California C-15 Flooring Contractor #875369 (active since 2006) · Established 2003