California Buckeye Light Brown Waterproof SPC | Republic Floor
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What is California Buckeye?
California Buckeye is a rigid, wood-look SPC floor in a warm greige taupe shade, with a durable, heavy-traffic wear layer for a low-maintenance, practical finish.
Is it waterproof?
Yes — 100% waterproof. Built for daily life: mop-and-go cleaning, occasional spills, and pet accidents wiped up promptly; clean standing water quickly. Indoor use only — outdoor installation is not approved.
How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?
This floor has a 20 mil wear layer — equivalent to 0.51 mm — made for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, delivering 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?
Office chair wheels, spike-heel point loads, and dragged furniture all concentrate force. Protect California Buckeye's 20 mil wear layer with soft casters (Type W or U), a chair mat in high-use areas, and felt pads under furniture legs — the manufacturer's recommended precautions for keeping a rigid SPC core dent-free.
What does the plank surface look like?
The plank surface shows open cathedral grain with a flowing oval figure and long streaks running the length of each board. Scattered small knots and cat's-eye swirl centers break up the arcs, and the figure shifts gently from board to board so the printed surface never looks stamped. It stays a calm, natural pattern that lets the pale California Buckeye color be the main event.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
The 1.5mm Bio Guard anti-bacterial EVA acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. California Buckeye 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?
In the bright natural daylight of a coastal living room, California Buckeye lifts toward a soft, airy greige and stays warm without turning yellow or orange. Its light tone bounces the midday sun instead of soaking it up, which keeps a room full of windows feeling open and calm. In a dimmer space it reads a touch deeper and cozier, still warm at the core.
Price & availability?
This floor is a special-order item, ordered as needed. Call or text (408) 753-3220 for the latest lead time and a firm quote. Pickup, Bay Area delivery, and nationwide shipping are all available. Contact us to learn about trade pricing for verified contractors, designers, and architects. Reach out anytime with questions about your project.
Overview
Up close, California Buckeye pulls a greige-taupe cast over its light brown, warm but soft enough to read almost neutral in a bright room. Long cathedral arcs sweep across each board with a flowing oval figure and the occasional cat's-eye swirl at the center, so no two planks repeat exactly. In the photographed living room, that pale, airy tone opens up a window-filled coastal space rather than weighting it down.
A pale greige-taupe floor built for a light-filled, window-forward room.
Specifications
| SKU | REPO4003 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Republic Floor |
| Collection | The Pacific Oak Collection |
| Color | California Buckeye |
| Flooring Type | SPC |
| Plank size | 7.17188 inches wide × 48 inches long |
| Thickness | 6mm |
| Wear layer | 20 mil |
| Locking system | Angle-drop click-lock |
| Underlayment | 1.5mm Bio Guard anti-bacterial acoustic EVA (attached) |
| SF per carton | 23.73 sq ft |
| Installation grade | Above, On, Below grade |
| Waterproof | Yes — 100% |
| Warranty | 25 Years Residential / 10 Years Commercial. Covers manufacturing defects, wear-through, and staining under normal use. |
| Certifications | FloorScore |