Waterproof LVP Insignia 20MIL WPC Cashmere PI20007 8mm — Paradigm
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Description
Soft neutral beige leaning warmly toward sand · 100% waterproof · Insignia 20MIL collection
FloorScore Certified
Independently tested against indoor air quality standards
20 mil Wear Layer
Engineered for the punishment of high-traffic residential spaces
Lifetime Residential Warranty
Elite Flooring Solutions warranty spans the life of the original owner
What is Cashmere?
Soft neutral beige leaning warmly toward sand that reads light under both foggy Bay Area mornings and golden-hour afternoons. Cashmere grounds open-plan kitchens and family rooms without competing with cabinet and paint selections.
Is it waterproof?
Yes — 100% waterproof. Unlike engineered hardwood or laminate, spills don’t soak in; unlike floating engineered floors, the rigid core won’t cup or buckle. Cashmere survives dishwasher leaks, pet accidents, plumbing events. Outdoor and mold/mildew exposure excluded.
Who’s it best for?
Pet owners tired of hardwood scratches and laminate swelling. Cashmere handles claw traffic, water bowl spills, and pet accidents without showing wear. Bay Area buyers with large dogs or multiple pets choose it for whole-home and basement installs.
How thick is it?
8mm total. Floor transitions across rooms stay flat without shimming — important for whole-home installs where Cashmere runs from kitchen through hallway to bedrooms without visual step. See Specs for construction breakdown.
Price range?
Cashmere prices at $7 to $8 per square foot. Quantity pricing available for whole-home installs (1,500+ sqft). Plus CA sales tax. Trade pricing for verified contractors, designers, architects. Call (408) 753-3220.
Sergey Stotskiy
Overview
Close in on a Cashmere plank and the detail organizes itself: subtle wire-brush relief, even board-to-board tone, narrow 7-inch width, very few visible knots, refined surface read. The minimal-knot, refined character of the surface is what separates premium WPC from printed-vinyl tier — the visual variation comes from real embossing, not pattern repetition. The smooth grain flow, tight and orderly flows in directional sweeps that the pillowed pressed bevel profile follows — meaning the texture you see at standing height continues through the micro-bevel rather than terminating awkwardly at the seam. The creamy beige with soft tan undertones photographs slightly cooler than it reads in person — but under diffused natural daylight with neutral wall wash lighting (the typical condition in Bay Area homes with western exposure), the warmth corrects. The rts scratch-resistant coating finish gives the surface a low-gloss read — bright enough to catch detail, matte enough that scratches and footprints don’t show as glare lines. At 9-inch widths, the per-plank surface area is large enough that the natural variation across the catalog reads as authentic rather than printed-pattern repetition.
Specifications
| SKU | PI20007 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Paradigm Flooring |
| Collection | Paradigm Insignia 20MIL |
| Color | Cashmere — Warm tone, soft neutral beige leaning warmly toward sand |
| Plank size | 9 inches wide × 60 inches long |
| Thickness | 8mm total (7mm WPC core + 1mm attached IXPE acoustic pad) |
| Wear layer | 20 mil |
| Surface texture | Embossed (Natural) |
| Edge profile | Pillowed Pressed Bevel |
| Finish | RTS Scratch-Resistant Coating |
| Locking system | Unilin Uniclic click |
| SF per carton | 26.18 sq ft |
| Installation grade | Above, On, Below grade |
| Waterproof | Yes — 100% |
| Warranty | Lifetime Residential / 15-Year Commercial |
| Certifications | FloorScore certified, low-VOC compliant per CDPH/EHLB v1.2-2017 (CDPH/EHLB v1.2-2017 indoor air quality — LEED, WELL, and GreenPoint Rated qualifying) |
Reasons it stands out
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Color & pairing. In the install photo our supplier shipped, Cashmere sits beneath white walls and no visible cabinetry — the medium beige tone carries the floor without competing for attention. That’s what we look for when matching Cashmere to cabinet, paint, or tile samples in our showroom.
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Thickness & core. The 8mm total plank thickness combines the rigid WPC core with the attached acoustic pad in a single factory-bonded stack. Noticeably firmer and quieter underfoot than thinner WPC at the same step. 100% waterproof — safe for every room including kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and laundry rooms.
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Wear layer & finish. The 20 mil commercial-grade wear layer is rated for kitchens, entryways, and pet households — tested for chair legs, pet claws, and daily mop-and-go cleaning. FloorScore certification confirms emissions meet CDPH/EHLB v1.2-2017 — California’s strictest indoor air standard, LEED + WELL accepted, GreenPoint Rated qualifying. Safe for families with infants, asthma, or chemical sensitivities — tested annually by SCS Global.
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Acoustic pad. The attached 1mm IXPE acoustic underlayment arrives factory-bonded to the WPC core, ready to install over the subfloor — no separate purchase, no extra-underlayment decisions. The attached pad is the only approved underlayment under the manufacturer warranty; installing additional pad above or below voids the warranty (the plank itself remains physically waterproof regardless). Dampens footfall noise throughout the home.
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Surface & edge. Close inspection of Cashmere reveals subtle wire-brush relief, even board-to-board tone, narrow 7-inch width, very few visible knots, refined surface read — what actually distinguishes premium WPC from printed-vinyl tier. The tight straight grain with vertical figure catches light directionally; the minimal-knot, refined character of scattered pin knots (under ¼-inch) reads as authentic floor texture, not flat-printed pattern. That’s what makes the floor read as wood at 5 feet rather than vinyl at 18 inches.
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Locking & grade. Installs over wood, concrete, or existing hard flooring. No adhesive, no acclimation wait, DIY-friendly with a tapping block. Cashmere’s Unilin Uniclic system plus 8mm rigid build works above, on, and below grade — basement to second floor, no construction-type restrictions.
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Showroom & installer. Kapriz Santa Clara: supplied and installed flooring across 3,000+ Bay Area projects since 2003 (installed through 2016, retail since). 80+ brands of flooring, Boxy Cabinetry, and tile collections under one roof — only a fraction shown online. Designers and architects browse the full showroom inventory in person, pulling cabinet + tile + flooring samples side-by-side in one visit instead of three. Don’t see what you want? Stop by — we likely have it.
General contractors and flooring installers source through us because we don’t install — never your competitor — and deliver always-on-truck. Trade pricing with verified license. Whole-home, kitchen/bath, commercial, and rental projects across Cupertino, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, San Jose, and Santa Clara — concentrated install referrals in Menlo Park and Redwood City. Homeowner installer referrals: CSLB-licensed pros.
How it compares
Cashmere at 8mm — thickest WPC Paradigm makes. Compare:
| Feature | Conquest 20MIL (6.5mm) |
Odyssey 20MIL (7mm) |
Cashmere (Insignia 20MIL, 8mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collection | Paradigm Conquest 20MIL | Paradigm Odyssey 20MIL | Paradigm Insignia 20MIL |
| Total thickness | 6.5mm (incl. pad) | 7mm (incl. 1mm pad) | 8mm (incl. 1mm pad) |
| Wear layer | 20 mil | 20 mil | 20 mil |
| Underlayment | 1.5mm IXPE acoustic underlayment attached | 1mm IXPE acoustic underlayment attached | 1mm IXPE acoustic underlayment attached |
| Waterproof | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Warranty | Lifetime / 15-Year | Lifetime / 15-Year | Lifetime / 15-Year |
| Price (per sq ft) | $3 to $4 | $3 to $4 | $7 to $8 |
| Best for | Premium residential + commercial | Mediterranean-inspired residential | Premium residential — WPC core, EIR variants, soft underfoot |
| Style fit | Premium contemporary residential — 2010+ luxury builds | Mediterranean-inspired residential — refined contemporary interiors | Contemporary, modern, refined interiors — 2010+ contemporary builds |
| Pairs well with | warm cream walls + contemporary cabinetry + matte-black hardware | cream or off-white walls + walnut or natural-oak cabinetry + matte-brass hardware | white walls + contemporary-tier interiors + warm wood or matte-black cabinetry |
Prices are estimated ranges. Call (408) 753-3220 for exact pricing and project quotes on Cashmere and comparable Paradigm WPC collections we special-order from our Santa Clara showroom.
Installation & care
Below are Paradigm’s manufacturer specifications plus installer best-practice notes (author byline at top of page). Paradigm’s warranty follows manufacturer spec; real-world installation often benefits from the extra steps below.
Acclimation:
Acclimate sealed cartons 48+ hours at normal room conditions before install.
Pro tip: WPC doesn’t need acclimation the way hardwood does, but the install room should be at its normal operating temperature during install — not 60°F in winter or 90°F in summer. Install at the temperature the room will typically be. This minimizes edge-gap changes after the floor settles.
Subfloor flatness:
Subfloor must be dry, sound, flat to 3/16-inch over 10-foot radius. Concrete fully cured.
Pro tip: On wood subfloors, check for joist deflection before installation. Walk the subfloor — if you feel bounce or hear creaking, WPC will amplify it over time. Install additional bridging between joists before flooring goes down. Common in older Bay Area homes.
Moisture testing (concrete):
Test concrete subfloors per ASTM F2170 (RH) or ASTM F1869 (calcium chloride) before install.
Pro tip: Run the moisture test at least 48 hours after any wet trade (painting, drywall mud, tile grout) finishes in the room. Fresh wet trades release vapor that artificially inflates RH readings. And test in the season closest to year-round average humidity — a winter-wet Bay Area test may read 8-12 points higher than the summer baseline the slab actually lives at.
Moisture barrier (concrete subfloors):
Below/on-grade concrete: install 6-mil polyethylene moisture barrier with 6-8″ sealed-tape lap joints.
Pro tip: We’ve replaced too many vinyl floors that failed from slab moisture in Bay Area homes — many built on fill or near old creek beds. Even when the slab tests dry today, seasonal water table shifts can push moisture up through the concrete years later. 6-mil polyethylene sheeting is $30-50 per room and takes 20 minutes to install. Always install it over concrete, regardless of what the manufacturer spec says is “required.”
Underlayment (do not replace the attached pad)
IXPE/EVA acoustic pad pre-attached — do not add underlayment beneath floor.
Pro tip: The attached 1mm IXPE acoustic pad is part of the warranty contract, not an accessory. Adding foam, cork, or rubber underneath voids the structural integrity coverage. If the subfloor is irregular, fix that with leveling compound first — don’t stack pads to mask a subfloor problem.
Installation method:
Floating click-lock per Unilin Angle-Angle method. Maintain 3/8″ expansion gap at all walls and transitions.
Pro tip: Stagger end joints at least 8 inches between adjacent rows for structural integrity and visual realism. A random stagger looks more natural than a rigid 1/3 or 1/2 offset. We typically cut the first plank of every other row at 12 inches to start the stagger, then let natural plank lengths drive randomness.
Radiant heat compatibility:
Hydronic radiant systems compatible up to 85°F (29°C) surface. Increase temperature gradually after install.
Pro tip: The surface temperature cap is the critical number. Hydronic systems typically run below spec naturally; electric mats can exceed it if the thermostat is mis-positioned. Position the sensor in the finished floor, not in the slab, and verify with an infrared thermometer before tiling furniture or rugs on top.
Daily maintenance:
Sweep or vacuum daily. Damp-mop with vinyl cleaner.
Pro tip: The fastest way to wear out the wear layer is tracked-in grit. Walk-off mats at every entrance plus twice-weekly vacuuming (hard-floor setting, no beater bar) in high-traffic areas buys years of finish life. The wear layer takes daily traffic; abrasive grit grinds it down prematurely.
What to avoid:
Avoid abrasive cleaners, bleach, ammonia, wax, oil-soaps. Do not drag furniture. Avoid latex/rubber-backed mats.
Pro tip: Rubber- and latex-backed walk-off mats cause permanent yellow discoloration under WPC warranties. The rubber chemistry reacts with the wear layer over months. Use felt-backed or woven natural-fiber mats instead — and never leave any mat in place over a seam line.
Furniture and pet protection:
Use felt protectors under furniture legs. Wide non-marking casters for rolling chairs. Walk-off mats at exterior doors.
Pro tip: Felt pads on every furniture leg is non-negotiable — and they need replacing every 6-12 months as they compress and pick up grit. A 2-year-old felt pad is essentially sandpaper. Inexpensive protection against the most common source of visible wear.
Frequently asked questions
How do I estimate how much flooring I need?
Pro tip: don’t return extras after install — colors can shift slightly between production runs. If you need 5 replacement planks in 2 years, your only exact match is the stock you kept. Bring floor-plan dimensions into the showroom and our staff will walk through the calculation with you.
Can I install WPC myself?
Most common case: DIY is allowed, but install mistakes (missed expansion gap, bad subfloor prep, wrong stagger, skipped moisture barrier) void that portion of coverage. Material defects from the manufacturer remain covered.
A few brands go further — their warranty requires “professional installation by a licensed contractor” as a coverage condition, so any DIY = warranty void even without mistakes. Check your brand’s warranty language before deciding.
Pro tip: when a claim is filed, the manufacturer sends a licensed flooring inspector. DIY that followed manufacturer spec to the letter passes inspection; DIY that cut corners won’t. We recommend: price out a licensed contractor quote first, read your warranty carefully, and decide based on your comfort with the procedure — not just labor savings.
Will it work in my basement?
Layer 1 — concrete moisture epoxy applied directly to the slab (manufacturer-approved liquid-applied membrane). Allows ~25 lbs/1000sqft/24hr vapor transmission vs the 8 lbs/1000sqft/24hr ASTM F1869 requires.
Layer 2 — 6-mil polyethylene sheeting on the cured epoxy. The epoxy resists normal slab conditions; the plastic above is insurance against slab cracks from settling or seismic movement (common in older Bay Area homes built on fill). If the slab cracks in year 12, the plastic stops moisture before it reaches your WPC.
Cost: $600-1,100 for a typical basement vs $50-100 for plastic alone. For a floor lasting 20+ years in a moisture-prone slab, double protection pays for itself the first time the slab shifts.
How does WPC compare to real hardwood?
Real hardwood investment = engineered with 3mm+ veneer. That’s the threshold where the floor becomes refinishable (2-3 refinishes over 50+ years, updated stain colors as trends shift). Appraisers factor genuine hardwood into home value; they don’t factor WPC.
Caveat: engineered hardwood with 1-2mm veneer (common in budget lines) is functionally the same as WPC — can’t be refinished, lasts 20-25 years. If you’re paying hardwood prices, verify the veneer spec. We carry both categories — happy to walk through specifics based on your rooms and refinishing expectations.
Do you offer samples I can take home?
How fast does it ship?
What’s your return policy?
Defective products are Kapriz’s problem, not yours — manufacturing defects, wrong product, or transit damage documented on the delivery receipt all get free replacement or refund. Note any visible damage on the receipt before the driver leaves.
Why returns aren’t standard: reverse logistics on a flooring pallet runs $300–800 with damage risk Kapriz absorbs.
Written exceptions (rare): 25% restocking fee + customer pays freight. Opened cartons, custom orders, and discontinued runs are never eligible.
Pro tip: unsure how Cashmere will look in your home? Call us — sample loan available (confirm Cashmere is in showroom; inventory rotates).
What does it look like installed in a real room?
Our website shows a fraction of our showroom inventory. We carry 80+ flooring brands in person, including samples not yet listed online. Bring Pinterest references, designer drawings, or specific brand/color targets to our Santa Clara showroom — we’ll cross-check against current availability and supplier catalogs. Many designers come with clients to browse the full collection and pull cabinet + tile + flooring samples side-by-side. Don’t see what you need? Text photo to (408) 753-3220 or stop by.
Will it match my cabinets?
Avoid: over-saturated lacquered cabinets where the floor becomes mute by comparison. Showroom check: we have most cabinet finishes on hand for direct comparison.
Best way to confirm a match: bring your cabinet door or paint card to our Santa Clara showroom — we’ll compare it against Cashmere under real lighting. Don’t have cabinets yet? We carry Boxy Cabinetry on-site (framed, frameless, regular shaker, slim shaker, flat panel — 11 finishes from Ivory White to Black Walnut) — use Boxy door samples to dial in your cabinet + flooring combination in one showroom visit.
What does the plank look like up close?
Sample tip: hold samples adjacent in daylight roughly 12 inches from your eyes for honest comparison.
Will it look this bright in a windowless basement?
Is this floor suited for plant-heavy interiors?
Variable: south-facing direct sun can cause WPC fading over years — UV-blocking film for high-plant-density setups.
Pricing and availability current as of 2026-05-11 — call (408) 753-3220 to confirm current price and lead time on Cashmere.
Additional information
| Brand | Paradigm |
|---|---|
| Collection | Paradigm Insignia 20MIL |
| Color Tone | Medium Beige |
| Thickness | 6mm+ |
| Water Resistant | Yes |
| Wear Layer | 20 mil |
| Width | 7 inches + |
| Flooring Type | Wpc |
