Hawk Rustic Waterproof SPC | Paradigm Flooring

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in warm medium brown with a soft olive cast. Hawk from Paradigm Flooring — 6mm, 20 mil wear. Available at Kapriz Santa Clara.
🚚  Delivery Available Pre-Order

Why Visit Our Showroom?

One Showroom. 80+ Brands. Endless Possibilities.Compare flooring, kitchen cabinetry, tile, and baseboards in one place.
Boxy Cabinetry on DisplayExplore 11 cabinet finishes and styles to find the perfect look for your kitchen, from timeless classics to modern designs.
Free Sample ProgramTake samples home and view them in your own space

For Contractors & Trade

We Don’t Install — Never Your CompetitorWe supply materials, you keep the installation relationship
Trade Pricing AvailableFor licensed contractors and industry professionals
Same-Day Pickup AvailableMaterial ready when your job needs it

Why Buy From Us?

Serving the Bay Area Since 2003Thousands of projects completed. Retail-only since 2014
Licensed Flooring ExpertiseCalifornia licensed flooring professional (#875369)
Free 4-Month StoragePurchase now, store it until your project is ready
Paradigm Flooring Brand
Paradigm Performer PLUS Collection
Multi-tone/Rustic Color Tone
6mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant
20 mil Wear Layer

Quick Answer

What is Hawk?

Hawk is a rigid, wood-look SPC floor in a warm medium brown shade, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a low-maintenance, practical finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. Built for daily life: mop-and-go cleaning, occasional spills, and pet accidents wiped up promptly; clean standing water quickly. Indoor use only — outdoor installation is not approved.

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

The surface of Hawk is finished with a 20 mil wear layer — approximately 0.51 mm — made for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, offering 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?

Office chair wheels, spike-heel point loads, and dragged furniture all concentrate force. Hawk's 20 mil wear layer plus 6mm rigid SPC core manages this better than laminate — SPC resists crush-indent where laminate high-density fiberboard would dent permanently.

What does the plank surface look like?

Up close, Hawk's appeal is variation: sweeping cathedral arches differ noticeably from board to board, some calm, some strongly figured. Several small knots punctuate the boards and dark mineral streaking traces the arches, giving the printed grain a rugged, natural texture. It reads as genuinely characterful rather than uniform.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

The 1mm acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. Hawk 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 — Hawk 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?

As morning side light rakes across the loft from the floor-to-ceiling windows, Hawk's varied browns catch differently plank to plank, the olive cast cooling the lighter boards and warming the deeper ones. That low, angled light exaggerates the grain and makes the whole floor feel alive. In flatter, overhead light it reads as an even, warm medium brown.

Price & availability?

This floor is not stocked in our warehouse and is ordered for your project. Contact us at (408) 753-3220 by call or text for the current lead time and a quote. We offer nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or showroom pickup. If you're a verified contractor, designer, or architect, ask about our trade pricing. We're here to help you choose the right flooring.

Overview

Hawk pairs a warm medium brown with a soft olive cast and, above all, a lot of board-to-board variation - some planks run lighter, some deeper, so the floor never repeats. Sweeping cathedral arches give the grain an open, generous rhythm. Several small knots and dark mineral streaking add rustic punctuation along the way. In a modern loft with tall windows, that varied, characterful surface reads beautifully as the light rakes across it.

Warm brown with an olive cast and plenty of plank-to-plank variation - Hawk brings loft character underfoot.

Specifications

SKU PPPSPC2014
Brand Paradigm Flooring
Collection Paradigm Performer PLUS
Color Hawk
Flooring Type SPC
Plank size 9 inches wide × 60 inches long
Thickness 6mm
Wear layer 20 mil
Edge profile Painted Bevel
Locking system Unilin Angle/Angle
Underlayment 1mm pad
SF per carton 22.38 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?
Installed in this loft, Hawk runs beneath a large cream sectional and a terracotta velvet ottoman, with a dried palm and a wine-rack side table styling the corners. The olive-warm brown floor bridges the soft cream upholstery and the earthy terracotta, while charcoal accents keep the scheme modern. Against the greige walls and tall windows, Hawk's varied grain gives the open loft a grounded, collected-over-time feel.
Will it match my cabinets?
Hawk's warm, olive-tinged brown is flexible with cabinetry - it looks especially good with cream, soft white or greige fronts that echo the loft's palette. Charcoal or black cabinets play up its modern side, while terracotta or warm wood-tones lean into its earthiness. Its plank-to-plank variation means it forgives a range of cabinet colors rather than demanding an exact match.
How does this color read in a windowless basement?
Hawk's warmth and its busy, varied grain both help it hold up in lower light. In a windowless basement it stays inviting under warm bulbs, and even under cooler light the olive cast keeps it from looking dead. Because the boards already vary so much, a dim room does not flatten the floor the way it would a uniform plank.
Does this floor work with indoor plants?
The dried palm in this loft is a fitting companion for Hawk - the floor's earthy, olive-warmed brown makes natural textures like dried fronds and rattan look right at home. Live greenery works just as well, standing out crisply against the varied grain. It is an easy base for a room that leans organic and modern at once.

Explore More Colors in the Paradigm Flooring

SS

Written by
Sergey Stotskiy

Managing Partner, Kapriz Hardwood Floors · Licensed California C-15 Flooring Contractor #875369 (active since 2006) · Established 2003