Chancellor Rustic Waterproof SPC | Paradigm Flooring

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in earthy medium brown with a muted greige depth. Chancellor from Paradigm Flooring — 8mm, 20 mil wear.
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Multi-tone/Rustic Color Tone
8mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant
20 mil Wear Layer

Quick Answer

What is Chancellor?

Chancellor is a rigid, wood-look SPC floor in an earthy medium brown tone, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a low-maintenance, practical finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. Kitchen reality — dropped pots, splashes, and daily mop-and-go cleaning — won't faze the planks, as long as you wipe spills up promptly and dry any standing water. Not approved for outdoor installation; test the subfloor for moisture before installing.

How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?

Chancellor comes with a 20 mil wear layer — about 0.51 mm — ideal for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, delivering excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. That's a step above the standard-duty wear layers.

Will it hold up to daily life?

Dog nails, cat claws, litter grit, water-bowl splash — Chancellor's 20 mil wear layer and finish resist the scratches and scuffs a pet household puts on a floor, whereas a thinner LVT wear layer marks more easily.

What does the plank surface look like?

Up close the plank surface reads relaxed rather than busy: cathedral arches ease into straighter grain, with small scattered knots and faint mineral flecks giving just enough character. The printed surface repeats that easygoing figure cleanly, so the floor looks lived-in without any of the upkeep.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

The 1.5mm acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. Chancellor is quieter underfoot than LVT with a loose pad — both for the walker and for rooms below in multi-story homes.

Is it safe for indoor air?

Yes — Chancellor 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?

Bright light from the kitchen's large window keeps Chancellor's earthy brown warm and welcoming through the day, its muted greige side stopping the color from turning too sweet or orange. Toward evening, under warm fixtures, it reads cozier and deeper. The tone works with white cabinetry, black hardware, and rust or terracotta accents, a natural fit for a farmhouse palette.

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Overview

Chancellor is an earthy medium brown with a muted greige-brown depth, the kind of unfussy tone that suits a working kitchen. Its grain mixes cathedral arches with straighter passages in a quiet, flowing figure, dotted with small knots and faint mineral flecks that vary plainly from board to board. The photographed eat-in kitchen is modern farmhouse through and through: a terrazzo waterfall table, mixed accent chairs, handleless white cabinets with wood-toned niches, and dried cotton stems by the window. As a wood-look plank on a rigid, fully waterproof core, Chancellor takes the spills, crumbs, and dropped pans of a family kitchen in stride, and the attached pad makes it easier underfoot through a long day of cooking. FloorScore certification keeps the air low-VOC where the family eats.

An earthy, muted brown with easygoing grain: honest flooring for a hard-working farmhouse kitchen.

Specifications

SKU CON2037PAD
Brand Paradigm Flooring
Collection Paradigm Conquest 20MIL
Color Chancellor
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

Installation, Care & Warranty

Frequently asked questions

What does it look like installed in a real room?
The photo sets Chancellor in a modern-farmhouse eat-in kitchen: a terrazzo waterfall table by the window, a mix of upholstered and houndstooth chairs, and handleless white cabinets with warm wood-toned niches. Dried cotton stems and a eucalyptus vase soften the scene, while the earthy brown floor ties the white cabinetry and rust-brown accents together.
Will it match my cabinets?
Chancellor is shown beneath crisp white handleless cabinets accented by warm wood-toned niches, and that mix shows its range: it flatters white and off-white cabinetry while echoing natural wood-tone open shelving. Greige and sage-green cabinets suit it too; only a cool grey-white with blue undertones would sit slightly off against its earthy warmth.
How does this color read in a windowless basement?
In a windowless pantry or basement kitchenette, Chancellor's warm earthy brown keeps a lamp-lit corner feeling homey rather than cold. Because the color is already warm, almost any bulb temperature suits it, and the soft grain keeps the floor from looking like a flat panel.
Does this floor work with indoor plants?
The eucalyptus and cotton stems in the photo show how naturally Chancellor pairs with greenery: its earthy, muted brown makes silvery eucalyptus and leafy herbs look right at home. A row of potted kitchen plants on the sill would read fresh and unforced against the warm boards.

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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