Hayes Medium Beige Waterproof SPC | Republic Floor
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What is Hayes?
Hayes is a wood-look SPC floor built around a warm beige color, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a low-maintenance, practical finish.
Is it waterproof?
Yes — 100% waterproof. Powder-room splashes, daily wet feet, and towel drops wipe up without harm when cleaned promptly. Indoor use only — not for installation inside showers or wet rooms, and outdoor installation is not approved.
How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?
The plank features a 20 mil wear layer — about 0.51 mm — a good match for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, providing excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. In everyday use, it's a step up from the standard-duty wear layers.
Will it hold up to daily life?
Kitchen stress test: dropped cutlery, pans slid from oven to counter, refrigerator casters, and dishwasher spray — Hayes' 20 mil wear layer and finish handle the spills, dropped pots, and dragged stools of daily kitchen use, and wipe clean with a vinyl-safe cleaner.
What does the plank surface look like?
Up close, each Hayes plank shows long, mostly straight grain lines with a soft cathedral figure lifting through the center of some boards. Dark mineral streaks run the length of the printed surface, and small knots scatter across the face at a moderate, even spacing. The figure shifts board to board, so the floor reads as characterful without turning busy or rustic.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. Hayes' factory-attached EVA acoustic pad comes bonded to every plank and dampens footfall noise throughout the home — one less material decision and one less install step.
Will this color work in my room?
With no direct window sun, Hayes reads under the room's soft ambient afternoon light, where its pale warmth turns gentle and even rather than bright. In that quieter light the beige deepens just slightly to a mellow, low-key tone that pairs easily with muted sage walls and warm brass. It warms a formal space without competing with darker furniture or the greenery nearby.
Price & availability?
This flooring is brought in as a special order. Contact us by call or text at (408) 753-3220 for the current lead time and a quote. Nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, and showroom pickup are available. If you're a verified contractor, designer, or architect, ask about our trade pricing. We'll be glad to help you get started.
Overview
Hayes reads as a gentle, warm beige with a soft natural undertone that keeps it from tipping yellow or grey. Long, flowing grain lines are traced by dark mineral streaks, with small knots scattered at a moderate pace and a soft cathedral figure rising here and there across the boards. In a transitional dining room it stays quiet and composed, giving sage-green millwork and black-and-brass furnishings a light, calm base to sit against.
A pale, composed beige that lets sage millwork and warm brass do the talking.
Specifications
| Brand | Republic Floor |
|---|---|
| Collection | Country Gem |
| Color | Hayes |
| Flooring Type | SPC |
| Plank size | 9 inches wide × 60 inches long |
| Thickness | 8mm |
| Wear layer | 20 mil |
| Locking system | Angle-drop click-lock |
| Underlayment | Attached acoustic EVA underlayment |
| SF per carton | 22.45 sq ft |
| Installation grade | Above, On, Below grade |
| Waterproof | Yes — 100% |
| Warranty | 50 Years Residential / 10 Years Commercial. Covers manufacturing defects, wear-through, and staining under normal use. |
| Certifications | FloorScore |