Castle 8mm Medium Brown Waterproof SPC | Paradigm Flooring
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What is Castle?
Castle is a wood-look SPC floor built around a warm medium brown color, with a durable, heavy-traffic wear layer for a simple, carefree finish.
Is it waterproof?
Yes — 100% waterproof. Everyday spills, pet accidents, and mop water won't swell, warp, or delaminate the planks when wiped up promptly; standing water should still be cleaned up quickly. Not approved for outdoor installation; test the subfloor for moisture before installing.
How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?
The flooring uses a 20 mil wear layer — which works out to 0.51 mm — built for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, providing excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. It's a step up from the standard-duty wear layers in everyday durability.
Will it hold up to daily life?
Castle's 20 mil wear layer and finish are rated for pet claws, chair legs, dragged furniture, and heavy daily traffic — the scratch resistance that matters in kitchens, entryways, and pet households where foot and paw traffic concentrates.
What does the plank surface look like?
Up close the Castle plank is all character: open knots with dark centers, fine surface checks, and split-like fissures that read as genuine weathering. Board-to-board variation is strong, so a run of Castle mixes lighter and darker boards for a hand-laid look. The knots are large and moderate in number, present enough to notice but not so dense that the floor turns busy.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. Castle's factory-attached 1.5mm 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 — Castle carries FloorScore certification, independently tested for low chemical emissions. That matters most for households with allergies, asthma, or young children.
Will this color work in my room?
Under Castle's midday side-light and warm pendants the chestnut brown warms up and the amber notes in the grain come forward, so the floor feels social rather than heavy. In a darker corner away from the windows it deepens toward espresso, which is useful in a large lounge where you want some visual weight underfoot. Castle pairs comfortably with cream, taupe, and warm-metal fixtures, and it can carry a bold rust-orange accent without competing.
Price & availability?
This product ships as a special order. Call or text (408) 753-3220 for the latest lead time and a firm quote. We ship nationwide, deliver throughout the Bay Area, and offer showroom pickup. Verified trade professionals qualify for trade pricing. We're happy to help you plan your order.
Overview
Castle reads as a warm medium brown with a soft chestnut tone, and its rustic mixed grain is what gives it presence: open knots, fine checks, and split-like fissures run board to board so no two planks look alike. That strong character keeps a large open floor from looking flat, which is why Castle suits a busy lounge or lobby as easily as a family room. Across a wide 9-inch plank the weathered figure spreads out and shows off, pairing naturally with cream seating, rust-orange accents, and taupe upholstery. The wood-look print sits over a waterproof rigid core, so the same floor that looks relaxed also takes real foot traffic.
Rustic knots and weathered character across a wide chestnut-brown plank, built for rooms that see real traffic.
Specifications
| SKU | CON2006PAD |
|---|---|
| Brand | Paradigm Flooring |
| Collection | Paradigm Conquest 20MIL |
| Color | Castle |
| Flooring Type | SPC |
| Plank size | 9 inches wide × 72 inches long |
| Thickness | 8mm |
| Wear layer | 20 mil |
| Edge profile | Mini Enhanced Painted Bevel |
| Locking system | Unilin (5G) |
| Underlayment | 1.5mm attached pad |
| SF per carton | 17.67 sq ft |
| Installation grade | Above, On, Below grade |
| Waterproof | Yes — 100% |
| Warranty | Lifetime Residential / 15 Year Commercial |
| Certifications | FloorScore |