Tralee Rustic Waterproof SPC | GemCore Flooring
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What is Tralee?
Tralee is a wood-look SPC floor built around a medium brown color, with a durable, heavy-traffic wear layer for a low-maintenance, practical finish.
Is it waterproof?
Yes — 100% waterproof. A splash at the sink or a dropped glass wipes up without harming Tralee when cleaned promptly; don't leave water standing. Indoor use only — outdoor installation is not approved.
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 — built for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, offering 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?
Tralee has a 20 mil protective layer — thicker than the thin wear layers on entry-level LVT. That's the physical protective film above the print, sealed by finish.
What does the plank surface look like?
Up close, Tralee runs a long, straight grain that breaks now and then into soft cathedral arches, the figure flowing gently rather than looping into anything dramatic. Faint horizontal mineral streaks trace along the grain lines, and pin-sized knots show up sparsely -- a few per plank rather than clustered.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
The acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. Tralee 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 — Tralee 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 soft daylight this bedroom gets through its side window, Tralee's medium brown warms up at midday, with the golden undertone stepping forward while the olive stays a quiet backdrop. In a room with less natural light, expect the same brown to read a touch deeper and calmer rather than golden-bright.
Price & availability?
This floor is available by special order. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to verify the current lead time and get a quote. Whether you need nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or pickup, we can help. Verified trade professionals qualify for trade pricing. We're happy to help you plan your order.
Overview
Tralee keeps its story quiet rather than dramatic -- a long grain that curves through a few soft arches rather than running arrow-straight, without ever turning busy. The medium brown base carries golden and olive undertones that shift subtly as daylight crosses the room, so the color reads warm and settled rather than flat. In the bedroom shown here, that calm warmth plays well against a tufted cream headboard, floating walnut nightstands, and a single fig tree set near taupe-toned walls -- a restful backdrop built for sleeping, not showing off. Bedrooms in this family get asked to do very different jobs: some want a bolder, higher-contrast floor to anchor the room, others want the floor to fade into the background so the furniture and light do the talking. Tralee is built for the second kind of room -- one meant for winding down. Right for someone who wants a calm, sparsely-figured bedroom floor that lets the furnishings lead -- if you'd rather have a bedroom floor with bolder, more pronounced knot character, a busier grade elsewhere in the family is the better fit.
A quiet, warm brown with a sparse, easy grain -- built for a bedroom that wants rest, not drama.
Specifications
| SKU | garnet-tralee |
|---|---|
| Brand | GemCore Flooring |
| Collection | Garnet |
| Color | Tralee |
| Flooring Type | SPC |
| Plank size | 7 inches wide × 48 inches long |
| Thickness | 4.5mm |
| Wear layer | 20 mil |
| Edge profile | Subtle kissed bevel |
| Locking system | UniClic (Angle-Angle / Tap-Down) |
| Underlayment | Pre-attached pad (EVA / IXPE backing) |
| SF per carton | 26.29 sq ft |
| Installation grade | Above, On, Below grade |
| Waterproof | Yes — 100% |
| Warranty | By wear-layer tier: Residential up to Lifetime; Light Commercial 5-20 Years; Commercial 5-10 Years (GemCore Stone Composite warranty, pre-attached pad). |
| Certifications | FloorScore |