Black Eye Light Beige Waterproof SPC | Vellichor Floors

Neutral-toned waterproof flooring in cool cream-cast oatmeal beige. Black Eye from Vellichor Floors — 7.5mm, 20 mil wear. Available at Kapriz Santa Clara.
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Vellichor Floors Brand
Galaxy Collection Collection
SPC Flooring Type
7.5mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant
20 mil Wear Layer

Quick Answer

What is Black Eye?

Black Eye is a rigid, wood-look SPC floor built around a cool cream-cast oatmeal beige color, with a heavy residential, light-commercial-ready wear layer for a low-maintenance, practical space.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. Black Eye 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?

Black Eye has a 20 mil wear layer — equal to about 0.50 mm — recommended for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, providing excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. It sits at the thicker, harder-wearing end of the range.

Will it hold up to daily life?

Black Eye's 20 mil wear layer and 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?

Each Black Eye plank shows long, unbroken grain with a quiet cathedral figure and faint hairline lines, and no knots at all. The effect is calm and continuous rather than rustic. The printed surface is protected by a 20 mil wear layer, and every plank arrives with a 1.5mm IXPE acoustic underlayment attached to soften sound underfoot.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. Black Eye's factory-attached 1.5mm IXPE 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 — Black Eye carries FloorScore, GREENGUARD Gold, CARB Phase 2, Zero Formaldehyde, EPA TSCA Title VI, Lacey Act, FSC 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?

Black Eye leans cool and pale, which makes it a natural fit for coastal, transitional, and airy modern rooms. It sits naturally against soft greens, blues, and warm whites without tipping yellow. Because the cream cast is gentle rather than stark, Black Eye keeps a bright room feeling soft instead of clinical, and it gives darker furniture a clean, calm field to stand on.

Price & availability?

This flooring is brought in as a special order. 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. Verified trade accounts for contractors, designers, and architects come with trade pricing. We'll be happy to walk you through the next steps.

Overview

Black Eye is a pale oatmeal beige with a cool cream cast, chosen for a dining room where the floor should recede and let the table take the room. Its long flowing grain stays quiet, with a soft cathedral figure and no knots to interrupt the boards, so the surface reads almost seamless underfoot. The 9-inch planks run 60 inches long, and a 20 mil wear layer keeps the dining zone resilient against chairs pulled in and out. In a transitional coastal scheme, Black Eye brings the light, sandy neutrality that palette depends on.

Black Eye is the pale, knot-free beige that lets a dining table be the center of attention.

Specifications

SKU VC-602
Brand Vellichor Floors
Collection Galaxy Collection
Color Black Eye
Plank size 9 inches wide × 60 inches long
Thickness 7.5mm
Wear layer 20 mil
Locking system Angle-tap click (floating)
Underlayment 1.5mm IXPE acoustic underlayment
SF per carton 22.44 sq ft
Installation grade Above, On, Below grade
Waterproof Yes — 100%
Warranty Lifetime Residential / 12 Years Light Commercial
Certifications FloorScore, GREENGUARD Gold, CARB Phase 2, Zero Formaldehyde, EPA TSCA Title VI, Lacey Act, FSC

Installation, Care & Warranty

Frequently asked questions

What does it look like installed in a real room?
In the photographed dining room, Black Eye spreads beneath a dark dining table and woven rattan chairs, with soft sage-green walls and tall garden windows framing the space. The pale beige floor balances the charcoal table and navy accents, keeping the coastal palette light and open. In midday daylight the boards look almost continuous, their cool cream cast reading fresh against the natural rattan and pampas grass.
Will it match my cabinets?
Black Eye pairs cleanly with white trim and pale, off-white cabinets, the crisp framing shown in the room. Its cool cast also flatters soft blue or sage-green cabinetry, a common move in coastal kitchens. If you have warm wood-tone cabinets, the pale beige keeps them from feeling heavy by staying light underfoot.
Will it still look this bright in a windowless basement?
In a basement or a room with few windows, Black Eye is a strong choice because its pale, light-reflecting tone opens the space up. The cool cream cast can read slightly warmer under incandescent bulbs, so cooler LED lighting keeps it truest to the sample. With layered light, Black Eye keeps a dim room feeling bright and uncramped.
Does this floor work with indoor plants?
Black Eye works well with indoor plants and greenery. Its waterproof stone-polymer core shrugs off splashes from watering, which lift away with a damp mop, and the zero-added-formaldehyde, GREENGUARD Gold construction supports cleaner indoor air alongside your plants. Keep potted plants on felt-backed pads instead of rubber-backed trays, which can mark the floor.

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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