Chateau Light Brown Waterproof SPC | Paradigm Flooring
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What is Chateau?
Chateau is a rigid, wood-look SPC floor in a soft driftwood taupe-greige shade, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a low-maintenance, practical finish.
Is it waterproof?
Yes — 100% waterproof. Stable against concrete-slab humidity and seasonal moisture variation, so Chateau suits below-grade rooms once the slab passes a moisture test; clean up standing water promptly. Not approved for outdoor installation.
How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?
The surface is topped by a 20 mil wear layer — measuring about 0.51 mm — a good match for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, giving you 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?
At 20 mil, Chateau's wear layer sits on the thicker end for residential flooring, which is why it stands up well to heavy day-to-day use. The 8mm construction gives it a solid, stable feel underfoot in busy rooms.
What does the plank surface look like?
Up close the Chateau planks show long, uninterrupted cathedral grain with a fine feathered figure and gentle board-to-board variation. A few pin knots break up the surface without making it busy, so the printed grain stays calm and even along the length of each plank.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
The 1.5mm acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. Chateau 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 — Chateau 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 the reception hall's many windows and bright midday light, Chateau lifts toward a soft, pale greige and its grey undertone keeps it from ever looking yellow. In a lower-light room the same taupe-greige deepens a shade and reads a little warmer. It sits easily beside cool whites and greys, which is why it suits a clean, modern space.
Price & availability?
This flooring is brought in as a special order. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to verify the current lead time and get a quote. Select nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or convenient showroom pickup. Contact us to learn about trade pricing for verified contractors, designers, and architects. Let us know how we can help with your project.
Overview
Chateau reads as a soft taupe-greige with just enough grey in the undertone to keep it cool and calm. Long cathedral grain lines run the length of each plank with a fine feathered figure and only a few pin knots, so the look stays quiet rather than busy. In the photographed reception hall Chateau runs wall to wall under a white waterfall counter and a glass-walled office, and it stays clearly visible against all that crisp white. The wood-look print sits over a 100% waterproof stone-polymer core, and it is FloorScore certified for low-VOC indoor air.
A cool, quiet taupe-greige that keeps a bright, all-white space feeling calm and uncluttered.
Specifications
| SKU | CON2003PAD |
|---|---|
| Brand | Paradigm Flooring |
| Collection | Paradigm Conquest 20MIL |
| Color | Chateau |
| 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 |