Boyd Medium Beige Waterproof SPC | GemCore Flooring
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What is Boyd?
Boyd is a rigid, wood-look SPC floor in a muted taupe-brown shade, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a low-maintenance, practical finish.
Is it waterproof?
Yes — 100% waterproof. Day-to-day life — a dropped glass, a pet bowl, a tracked-in puddle — wipes up without swelling or delamination when cleaned promptly; standing water should not be left to sit. Outdoor use is not approved.
How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?
The top of Boyd carries a 20 mil wear layer — approximately 0.51 mm — ideal 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.
How do I clean and maintain it?
Safe cleaners for Boyd's 20 mil wear layer: vinyl-safe cleaners, damp microfiber mops, vacuum on hard-floor setting. The finish rules out abrasive scrubbers, bleach, ammonia, and solvent-based cleaners — these dull the wear layer permanently.
What does the plank surface look like?
Up close, Boyd shows real board-to-board character: rounded cat's-eye knots, their centers dark against the paler taupe field, sit among fine mineral streaking that traces the grain, with small hairline fissures breaking up the surface here and there. The grain itself flows in broad cathedral arcs down the center of each board, framed by tighter, straighter lines along the edges, so the plank reads busiest in the middle and calms toward the seams.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. Boyd's factory-attached 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 — Boyd 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?
Boyd's taupe-brown base sits evenly between gold and grey, so it does not swing sharply warm or cool depending on the room. The washed undertone keeps it looking grounded rather than flat, and it pairs comfortably with both warm wood-tone furniture and cooler white or grey accents.
Price & availability?
This floor is not stocked in our warehouse and is ordered for your project. Call or text (408) 753-3220 for the current lead time and a quote. We offer nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or showroom pickup. Ask about trade pricing if you're a verified contractor, designer, or architect. We'll be happy to walk you through the next steps.
Overview
Under its warm taupe-brown surface, Boyd carries more visible movement than most of its Medium Beige family: small dark-centered knots break up a wood-look, printed cathedral grain, and fine mineral streaking and hairline fissures fill the space between the arches. The washed undertone keeps the color grounded rather than tipping gold or grey, landing on a warm, lived-in medium beige. Because the SPC stone core underneath is waterproof, Boyd suits kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and other spill-prone spaces as readily as a living room or bedroom. Right for someone who wants a floor with real knot movement and grain character across the run -- if you would rather keep things quieter and more uniform, a calmer, tighter-grained option elsewhere in the collection is the better fit.
Cat's-eye knots and quiet mineral streaking give this warm medium beige real movement, plank to plank.
Specifications
| SKU | jasper-boyd |
|---|---|
| Brand | GemCore Flooring |
| Collection | Jasper |
| Color | Boyd |
| Flooring Type | SPC |
| Plank size | 9 inches wide × 73 inches long |
| Thickness | 5mm |
| Wear layer | 20 mil |
| Edge profile | Painted Bevel |
| Locking system | UniClic (Angle-Angle / Tap-Down) |
| Underlayment | Pre-attached pad (EVA / IXPE backing) |
| SF per carton | 27.48 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 |