Castle 5.3mm Medium Beige Waterproof SPC | Paradigm Flooring

Neutral-toned waterproof flooring in greige with a soft warm cast. Castle from Paradigm Flooring — 5.3mm, 12 mil wear. Available at Kapriz Santa Clara.
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Medium Beige Color Tone
5.3mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant
12 mil Wear Layer

Quick Answer

What is Castle?

Castle is a waterproof, wood-look SPC floor in a greige shade, with a hard-wearing residential wear layer for a durable, easy-care 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?

Every plank is finished with a 12 mil wear layer — that's approximately 0.30 mm — suited to everyday residential use across the busy areas of most homes, delivering solid everyday scratch and scuff resistance. It sits right in the mainstream of the range.

Will it hold up to daily life?

Castle's 12 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, Castle is quiet and precise. Fine parallel grain lines run the length of each board, crossed by low, soft cathedral crowns and gentle figure shifts between planks. With no knots at all, the surface stays smooth and uniform, exactly the composed look a formal study wants underfoot. Its character is in the calm regularity rather than in rustic marks.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. Castle's factory-attached 1mm EVA 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?

In the warm afternoon daylight of this study, Castle reads as a soft, balanced neutral, its light warm cast keeping it from looking stark against the bold red walls. The gentle warmth means it does not turn grey as the light drops; in a dimmer, book-lined room it deepens slightly into a cozier tone. Its restraint is the point, giving strong elements like red wallpaper and dark wood room to lead.

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Overview

Castle is calm and uniform: a greige with a soft warm cast, its tight straight grain broken only by low cathedral crowns and no knots at all. The result is an even, composed floor that reads formal without feeling cold. In the photographed study it runs beneath an upright piano, a leather wingback, and a wood writing desk, framed by red striped wallpaper and white built-in cabinetry. In warm afternoon light the neutral floor keeps a book-lined room feeling settled and serious.

A calm, uniform greige with a soft warm cast, composed enough for a formal study or library.

Specifications

SKU PPSPC1203
Brand Paradigm Flooring
Collection Paradigm Performer 12MIL
Color Castle
Flooring Type SPC
Plank size 7 inches wide × 60 inches long
Thickness 5.3mm
Wear layer 12 mil
Edge profile Micro Bevel
Locking system Click
Underlayment 1mm EVA
SF per carton 23.67 sq ft
Installation grade Above, On, Below grade
Waterproof Yes — 100%
Warranty Lifetime Residential / 10 Year Commercial
Certifications FloorScore

Installation, Care & Warranty

Frequently asked questions

What does it look like installed in a real room?
In the photos Castle runs through a traditional study built around a black upright piano and a wood writing desk. A leather wingback and armchairs, table lamps, and bookshelves fill the room, with framed architectural prints against dramatic red striped wallpaper. Warm afternoon light and white built-in cabinetry balance the bold walls, and the calm greige floor keeps the whole formal scheme readable.
Will it match my cabinets?
Castle is made for built-in cabinetry like the white units in this study. Its light warm greige keeps white and off-white cabinets crisp and gives dark wood-tone shelving a clean base to rise from. Because the floor has no knots or busy figure, even richly colored or dark cabinetry reads clearly above it. A very cool grey cabinet is the only one to sample, since the floor leans gently warm.
How does this color read in a windowless basement?
Warm afternoon light suits Castle, and its soft warm cast means it reads well in low-light rooms without going flat. A windowless basement study or library will read it a shade deeper and cozier, which fits a book-lined space, especially under warm bulbs. Its even, formal surface looks composed even where lamplight does most of the work.

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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