Houston Blonde Waterproof SPC | Serendipity Floors

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in warm sandy beige with gentle greige depth. Houston from Serendipity Collection Floors — 6mm, 20 mil wear.
Original price was: $3.50.Current price is: $2.20.
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Serendipity Collection Floors Brand
6MM SPC SERIES Collection
Blonde Color Tone
SPC Flooring Type
6mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant

Quick Answer

What is Houston?

Houston is a rigid, wood-look SPC floor in a warm sandy beige tone, with a heavy residential, light-commercial-ready wear layer for a durable, easy-care finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. Houston handles pet accidents, water-bowl spills, and tracked-in mud wiped up promptly without swelling. Clean up standing water quickly. Not approved for outdoor installation.

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

Houston has a 20 mil wear layer — measuring about 0.50 mm — made for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, so you get excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. It runs noticeably thicker than the entry-level wear layers.

Will it hold up to daily life?

Houston's 20 mil wear layer and Ceramic Bead finish resist scratching and scuffing over years of use. It wipes clean with a vinyl-safe cleaner and a damp mop, and keeps the printed grain reading consistent across the floor.

What does the plank surface look like?

The plank surface shows an open cathedral grain with a fine, quiet figure running across the boards. You will see scattered pin knots, short character ticks, and fine mineral flecks over a printed surface, with gentle figure variation from board to board so the floor looks natural rather than repeated. Each plank is 9 inches wide and 60 inches long, finished with a Larger Micro Bevel edge that gives a soft seam between boards, and a Ceramic Bead finish over the print for added scratch and scuff resistance.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. Houston's factory-attached 1.5mm IXPE antimicrobial acoustic pad comes bonded to every plank and dampens footfall noise throughout the home — one less material decision and one less install step.

Is it safe for indoor air?

Yes — Houston carries GREENGUARD Gold, FloorScore certifications, independently tested for low chemical emissions. That matters most for households with allergies, asthma, or young children.

Will this color work in my room?

Yes, in most rooms. Houston is a light, soft beige, so it brightens an open space and works as an even backdrop under bright daylight or warmer evening light. Because it is a calm, low-contrast tone, it pairs easily with white and tan furnishings, warm wood-tone pieces, and warm-white walls, and it gives you a quiet base that lets your table and display pieces stand out. In a darker room it still reads light and keeps the space feeling open.

Price & availability?

This flooring is available from stock. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to confirm today's availability and request 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're happy to help you plan your order.

Overview

Houston is a wood-look SPC floor in a light warm beige with a soft sandy greige undertone, printed over a stone-polymer core. The open cathedral grain runs in a fine, quiet figure across each board, with scattered pin knots, short character ticks, and fine mineral flecks breaking up the printed surface just enough to read as natural boards. In the photographed setting it lays out under bright midday daylight as an even, low-contrast backdrop for a modern dining area, where a round table sits on top of it and white display shelving lines the wall. That calm, sandy tone is what makes Houston easy to plan an open entertaining space around: it stays light and consistent board to board, so a busy table setting, mixed seating, and glass-front built-ins all sit against one quiet floor instead of competing with it. Each plank is 9 inches wide by 60 inches long at 6mm thick, and the long, wide format keeps the floor reading open across the room.

A light, airy beige that keeps a dining area together as a calm backdrop, so the table and the display pieces set the tone.

Specifications

SKU 501
Brand Serendipity Collection Floors
Collection 6MM SPC SERIES
Color Houston
Plank size 9 inches wide × 60 inches long
Thickness 6mm
Wear layer 20 mil
Edge profile Larger Micro Bevel
Finish Ceramic Bead
Locking system Uniclic
Underlayment 1.5mm IXPE antimicrobial acoustic underlayment
SF per carton 26.3 sq ft
Installation grade Above, On, Below grade
Waterproof Yes — 100%
Warranty 50 Years Residential / 10 Years Light Commercial
Certifications GreenGuard Gold, FloorScore

Installation, Care & Warranty

Frequently asked questions

What does it look like installed in a real room?
Installed, Houston reads as a light, even sandy beige floor that keeps a room feeling open and uncluttered. In the photographed dining area it runs under bright daylight as a calm, low-contrast backdrop: a round table sits centered on it with mixed white and tan leather chairs, and glass-front display shelving and framed art line the wall above. The quiet figure and pin knots show up close, but from across the room the floor mostly reads as one soft, airy tone, which is what lets the furniture and the display pieces set the mood. The 9-inch-wide, 60-inch-long planks keep the layout looking broad and continuous across an open space.
Will it match my cabinets?
It works well with light and white cabinetry. Houston is a soft sandy beige, so it sits comfortably under white display cabinets and built-ins without fighting them, and it just as easily suits warm wood-tone pieces and glass-front display cases. Against bright white, the warm undertone keeps the floor from looking stark; against a wood-tone hutch, the shared warmth ties the two together. For an open dining or kitchen-adjacent space, this light beige gives you a flexible base that pairs with most cabinet colors you are likely to have.
How does this color read in a windowless basement?
In a windowless room or a basement, Houston still reads light and keeps the space from feeling closed in. Its soft sandy beige reflects whatever light you add, so under good overhead or lamp light it stays airy rather than going flat or muddy. Because the tone is warm rather than cool, it avoids the chilly look a pale gray floor can take on without daylight, and the quiet grain keeps the surface from reading as a single blank sheet. It gives you a bright, even base in a room that does not get natural light.
Does this floor work with indoor plants?
Yes, Houston works nicely with indoor plants. Its calm, sandy-beige tone gives green foliage a quiet backdrop, so a potted plant near the table reads as a fresh accent against the floor rather than getting lost. The warm undertone sits comfortably next to both deep and bright greens. To protect the floor, keep a felt-backed or natural-fiber mat under any planter rather than setting a pot straight on the surface, and wipe up any water from watering promptly with a damp cloth so it does not sit.

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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