Waterproof LVP Odyssey 20MIL WPC Kea 7009 7mm — Paradigm
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Description
Warm toast-honey with golden richness · 100% waterproof · Odyssey 20MIL collection
GREENGUARD Gold Certified
Third-party certified low-formaldehyde, low-VOC construction
20 mil Wear Layer
Handles pet damage, furniture drag marks, and constant foot traffic
Lifetime Residential Warranty
Paradigm Flooring-backed durability for your years as homeowner
What is Kea?
A neutral option popular with Bay Area designers, contractors, and homeowners doing rental upgrades, kitchen/bath remodels, and whole-home projects. Kea’s warm toast-honey with golden richness works across varied design directions.
Is it waterproof?
Yes — 100% waterproof, with warranty caveats worth knowing. Covered: structural damage from normal-use water exposure (spills, mop water, pet accidents, plumbing leaks). NOT covered: mold/mildew from extended moisture, outdoor installation, hydrostatic pressure from subfloor.
Who’s it best for?
First-time homeowners replacing carpet or old vinyl. Kea installs DIY-friendly over most subfloors, the 100% waterproof core forgives installation mistakes, and Kapriz refers vetted licensed contractors for buyers who prefer professional install.
How thick is it?
7mm total — the practical balance between budget construction (thinner cores that flex underfoot) and premium commercial spec (thicker than most residential projects need). Specs section has full pad + core breakdown.
Price range?
Material price: $3 to $4 per square foot. Plus CA sales tax. Kea carries trade pricing for general contractors, flooring installers, interior designers, and architects (verified license required). Call (408) 753-3220 with your contractor or designer credential.
Sergey Stotskiy
Overview
Kea’s honey-amber with mellow golden character sits in the honey family — a position on the color wheel that pairs reliably across the cabinet finishes and tile options our showroom keeps on display. White shaker with grey-veined quartz countertop and white-marble-look backsplash tile — the floor grounds without competing. Warm-stained oak or walnut cabinets with travertine or limestone-look tile — the cool tonality provides contrast that makes the wood feel intentional rather than dated. Charcoal or dark navy cabinets with brass hardware and matte-black hex tile — the floor balances the dark elements. Painted-cabinet color blocking (sage, olive, dusty blue) with neutral subway or zellige tile — its neutrality lets the painted color hold the room’s identity. In the photographed install: Kea carries beneath warm cream walls and dove built-in with antique black accents cabinetry — the full vertical palette holding without either element dominating. The tranquil grandeur reading is what allows this range. 7mm construction with 20 mil wear layer; FloorScore certified + GREENGUARD Gold certified.
Specifications
| SKU | 7009 |
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| Brand | Paradigm Flooring |
| Collection | Paradigm Odyssey 20MIL |
| Color | Kea — warm toast-honey with golden richness |
| Plank size | 9 inches wide × 72 inches long |
| Thickness | 7mm total (6mm WPC core + 1mm attached IXPE acoustic pad) |
| Wear layer | 20 mil |
| Surface texture | Embossed in Register |
| Edge profile | Painted V-Groove |
| Finish | Urethane with Ceramic Bead |
| Locking system | Unilin Angle-Angle click |
| SF per carton | 30.92 sq ft |
| Installation grade | Above, On, Below grade |
| Waterproof | Yes — 100% |
| Warranty | Lifetime Residential / 15-Year Commercial |
| Certifications | FloorScore certified + GREENGUARD Gold certified, low-VOC compliant per CDPH/EHLB v1.2-2017 (CDPH/EHLB v1.2-2017 indoor air quality — LEED, WELL, and GreenPoint Rated qualifying) |
Inside the build: specs and design
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Color & pairing. In the install photo our supplier shipped, Kea sits beneath warm cream walls and dove built-in with antique black accents cabinetry — the honey tone carries the floor without competing for attention. That’s what we look for when matching Kea to cabinet, paint, or tile samples in our showroom.
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Thickness & core. The 7mm total plank thickness combines the rigid WPC core with the attached acoustic pad in a single factory-bonded stack. Noticeably firmer and quieter underfoot than thinner WPC at the same step. 100% waterproof — safe for every room including kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and laundry rooms.
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Wear layer & finish. The 20 mil commercial-grade wear layer is rated for kitchens, entryways, and pet households — tested for chair legs, pet claws, and daily mop-and-go cleaning. FloorScore certification confirms emissions meet CDPH/EHLB v1.2-2017 — California’s strictest indoor air standard, LEED + WELL accepted, GreenPoint Rated qualifying. Safe for families with infants, asthma, or chemical sensitivities — tested annually by SCS Global.
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Acoustic pad. The attached 1mm IXPE acoustic underlayment arrives factory-bonded to the WPC core, ready to install over the subfloor — no separate purchase, no extra-underlayment decisions. The attached pad is the only approved underlayment under the manufacturer warranty; installing additional pad above or below voids the warranty (the plank itself remains physically waterproof regardless). Dampens footfall noise throughout the home.
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Surface & edge. Close inspection of Kea reveals smooth low-relief surface, gentle grain marks, board-to-board variation in honey register, occasional pin knots — what actually distinguishes premium WPC from printed-vinyl tier. The long flowing vertical grain with relaxed figure catches light directionally; the minimal-knot, refined character of scattered pin knots (under ¼-inch) reads as authentic floor texture, not flat-printed pattern. That’s what makes the floor read as wood at 5 feet rather than vinyl at 18 inches.
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Locking & grade. Installs over wood, concrete, or existing hard flooring. No adhesive, no acclimation wait, DIY-friendly with a tapping block. Kea’s Unilin Angle-Angle system plus 7mm rigid build works above, on, and below grade — basement to second floor, no construction-type restrictions.
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Showroom & installer. Kapriz Santa Clara: supplied and installed flooring across 3,000+ Bay Area projects since 2003 (installed through 2016, retail since). 80+ brands of flooring, Boxy Cabinetry, and tile collections under one roof — only a fraction shown online. Designers and architects browse the full showroom inventory in person, pulling cabinet + tile + flooring samples side-by-side in one visit instead of three. Don’t see what you want? Stop by — we likely have it.
General contractors and flooring installers source through us because we don’t install — never your competitor — and deliver always-on-truck. Trade pricing with verified license. Whole-home, kitchen/bath, commercial, and rental projects across Cupertino, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, San Jose, and Santa Clara — concentrated install referrals in San Mateo and Fremont. Homeowner installer referrals: CSLB-licensed pros.
How it compares
Kea at 7mm vs other Paradigm WPC lines:
| Feature | Conquest 20MIL (6.5mm) |
Kea (Odyssey 20MIL, 7mm) |
Insignia 20MIL (8mm) |
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| Collection | Paradigm Conquest 20MIL | Paradigm Odyssey 20MIL | Paradigm Insignia 20MIL |
| Total thickness | 6.5mm (incl. pad) | 7mm (incl. 1mm pad) | 8mm (incl. 1mm pad) |
| Wear layer | 20 mil | 20 mil | 20 mil |
| Underlayment | 1.5mm IXPE acoustic underlayment attached | 1mm IXPE acoustic underlayment attached | 1mm IXPE acoustic underlayment attached |
| Waterproof | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Warranty | Lifetime / 15-Year | Lifetime / 15-Year | Lifetime / 15-Year |
| Price (per sq ft) | $3 to $4 | $3 to $4 | $7 to $8 |
| Best for | Premium residential + commercial | Mediterranean-inspired residential | Premium residential — WPC core, EIR variants, soft underfoot |
| Style fit | Premium contemporary residential — 2010+ luxury builds | Contemporary, modern, refined interiors — 2010+ contemporary builds | Soft-underfoot residential — WPC-tier feel for kitchens, baths, primary suites |
| Pairs well with | warm cream walls + contemporary cabinetry + matte-black hardware | warm cream walls + contemporary-tier interiors + warm wood or matte-black cabinetry | warm beige walls + light-oak or walnut cabinetry + brushed-nickel hardware |
Prices are estimated ranges. Call (408) 753-3220 for exact pricing and project quotes on Kea and comparable Paradigm WPC collections we special-order from our Santa Clara showroom.
Installation & care
Below are Paradigm’s manufacturer specifications plus installer best-practice notes (author byline at top of page). Paradigm’s warranty follows manufacturer spec; real-world installation often benefits from the extra steps below.
Acclimation:
Acclimate sealed cartons 48+ hours at normal room conditions before install.
Pro tip: Run the HVAC for 48 hours before installation to stabilize room temperature and humidity. On new-construction sites especially — fresh drywall releases significant moisture for weeks after finishing, and you want that settled before the floor goes down.
Subfloor flatness:
Subfloor must be dry, sound, flat to 3/16-inch over 10-foot radius. Concrete fully cured.
Pro tip: Use a 6-foot straightedge and check flatness every 3 feet in a grid pattern, not just one line across the longest dimension. Small local dips are what telegraph through WPC seams over time, not the 10-foot average.
Moisture testing (concrete):
Test concrete subfloors per ASTM F2170 (RH) or ASTM F1869 (calcium chloride) before install.
Pro tip: On concrete slabs less than 60 days old, test moisture per ASTM F2170 (in-situ probe) — calcium chloride (F1869) reads only the top 1/2 inch and misses deeper moisture in young slabs. Fresh concrete releases moisture for months. Wait the full 60 days, then test — rushing the calendar leads to adhesive failure or trapped moisture later.
Moisture barrier (concrete subfloors):
Below/on-grade concrete: install 6-mil polyethylene moisture barrier with 6-8″ sealed-tape lap joints.
Pro tip: 6-mil polyethylene vapor barrier over concrete is NWFA (National Wood Flooring Association) best practice — even for waterproof WPC. The core is waterproof but click-lock seams are not engineered for continuous moisture pressure from below. Unroll the poly, overlap seams 6-8 inches, seal with waterproof tape, run 2-4 inches up walls. This protects the click-lock seams and extends floor life by decades.
Underlayment (do not replace the attached pad)
IXPE/EVA acoustic pad pre-attached — do not add underlayment beneath floor.
Pro tip: Two layers of pad compress unevenly under foot traffic, which causes the click-lock seams above to flex and eventually separate. The engineered 1mm IXPE acoustic pad is sized to the plank’s flex tolerances. Leave it alone, and fix any subfloor issues below the pad rather than above.
Installation method:
Floating click-lock per Unilin Angle-Angle method. Maintain 3/8″ expansion gap at all walls and transitions.
Pro tip: The 3/8-inch expansion gap isn’t negotiable — it goes at walls, cabinets, islands, pipes, pillars, door jambs, and sliding door tracks. Skip it at one wall and the floor has nowhere to expand into; you’ll get buckling in the middle of the room by the second summer.
Radiant heat compatibility:
Hydronic radiant systems compatible up to 85°F (29°C) surface. Increase temperature gradually after install.
Pro tip: Rushing the ramp-up is the #3 radiant-heat WPC warranty issue we see — edge separation from thermal shock. 5°F per day back to operating temperature is conservative but reliable. Plan for a 2-week ramp-up period, not a 2-day one.
Daily maintenance:
Sweep or vacuum daily. Damp-mop with vinyl cleaner.
Pro tip: pH-neutral is the keyword. Acidic cleaners (vinegar-based) and alkaline cleaners (ammonia-based) both dull the Ceramic Bead finish over months, even if they clean well short-term. Stick with a dedicated vinyl cleaner and a damp microfiber mop — wring it out before the mop hits the floor.
What to avoid:
Avoid abrasive cleaners, bleach, ammonia, wax, oil-soaps. Do not drag furniture. Avoid latex/rubber-backed mats.
Pro tip: Abrasive powders, scouring pads, and ‘miracle’ cleaners aren’t just warranty issues — they physically scratch the wear layer. Once it’s scratched, you can’t refinish WPC the way you can hardwood. Stick with microfiber and pH-neutral cleaners, and the floor will outlast most of its owners.
Furniture and pet protection:
Use felt protectors under furniture legs. Wide non-marking casters for rolling chairs. Walk-off mats at exterior doors.
Pro tip: Pet claws don’t usually damage a 20 mil wear layer during normal walking — but scrambling starts and stops on hardwood transitions can chip the painted bevel edges. Keep claws trimmed and use runners in hallways where pets sprint.
Frequently asked questions
How do I estimate how much flooring I need?
Pro tip: Don’t shortchange the 10% buffer. If you end up with 3-5 extra cartons, keep them — don’t return them. Even if you reorder the same SKU in 3 months, it’ll be a different manufacturing batch with slightly different tone and grain. It won’t match your existing floor. The extras are insurance against leaks, furniture damage, or cracks down the road.
Can I install WPC myself?
Most common case: DIY is allowed, but install mistakes (missed expansion gap, bad subfloor prep, wrong stagger, skipped moisture barrier) void that portion of coverage. Material defects from the manufacturer remain covered.
A few brands go further — their warranty requires “professional installation by a licensed contractor” as a coverage condition, so any DIY = warranty void even without mistakes. Check your brand’s warranty language before deciding.
Pro tip: when a claim is filed, the manufacturer sends a licensed flooring inspector. DIY that followed manufacturer spec to the letter passes inspection; DIY that cut corners won’t. We recommend: price out a licensed contractor quote first, read your warranty carefully, and decide based on your comfort with the procedure — not just labor savings.
Will it work in my basement?
Layer 1 — concrete moisture epoxy applied directly to the slab (manufacturer-approved liquid-applied membrane). Allows ~25 lbs/1000sqft/24hr vapor transmission vs the 8 lbs/1000sqft/24hr ASTM F1869 requires.
Layer 2 — 6-mil polyethylene sheeting on the cured epoxy. The epoxy resists normal slab conditions; the plastic above is insurance against slab cracks from settling or seismic movement (common in older Bay Area homes built on fill). If the slab cracks in year 12, the plastic stops moisture before it reaches your WPC.
Cost: $600-1,100 for a typical basement vs $50-100 for plastic alone. For a floor lasting 20+ years in a moisture-prone slab, double protection pays for itself the first time the slab shifts.
How does WPC compare to real hardwood?
Real hardwood investment = engineered with 3mm+ veneer. That’s the threshold where the floor becomes refinishable (2-3 refinishes over 50+ years, updated stain colors as trends shift). Appraisers factor genuine hardwood into home value; they don’t factor WPC.
Caveat: engineered hardwood with 1-2mm veneer (common in budget lines) is functionally the same as WPC — can’t be refinished, lasts 20-25 years. If you’re paying hardwood prices, verify the veneer spec. We carry both categories — happy to walk through specifics based on your rooms and refinishing expectations.
Do you offer samples I can take home?
How fast does it ship?
What’s your return policy?
Always covered at no cost: manufacturing defects, wrong product shipped, delivery damage documented on receipt. Call (408) 753-3220 to report.
Why not returnable by default: reverse freight on a pallet runs $300–800 with damage risk through 6 handoffs — Kapriz carries that exposure.
Rare written exceptions: 25% restocking fee + customer pays freight. Never for opened cartons, custom orders, or discontinued runs.
Pro tip: call (408) 753-3220 to arrange a sample loan before a large order — confirm the color is in the showroom (inventory rotates).
What does it look like installed in a real room?
Best way to see Kea as it’ll live: visit our Santa Clara showroom with paint chips, cabinet samples, or tile in hand. We carry 80+ flooring brands on display — many not yet on our website — so you can compare Kea against alternatives in real Bay Area lighting. Designers welcome: browse the full collection with your client, pull cabinet + tile + flooring side-by-side, decide in one visit instead of three.
Will it match my cabinets?
Less compatible: stark black or pure-white cabinets in high-contrast modern kitchens can use a more committed floor. We’ll pair samples in showroom for confirmation.
Best way to confirm a match: bring your cabinet door or paint card to our Santa Clara showroom — we’ll compare it against Kea under real lighting. Don’t have cabinets yet? We carry Boxy Cabinetry on-site (framed, frameless, regular shaker, slim shaker, flat panel — 11 finishes from Ivory White to Black Walnut) — use Boxy door samples to dial in your cabinet + flooring combination in one showroom visit.
What does the plank look like up close?
Practical implication: from standing position, warm toast-honey with golden richness appears as a single uniform surface. From floor level (kids, pets, spill cleanup), the long flowing vertical grain with relaxed figure shows real tactile variation.
Will it look this bright in a windowless basement?
Is this floor suited for plant-heavy interiors?
UV exposure matters: south-facing biophilic rooms benefit from UV-filtering film for the floor’s long-term color.
Pricing and availability current as of 2026-05-11 — call (408) 753-3220 to confirm current price and lead time on Kea.
Additional information
| Brand | Paradigm |
|---|---|
| Collection | Paradigm Odyssey 20MIL |
| Color Tone | Honey/Golden |
| Thickness | 6mm+ |
| Water Resistant | Yes |
| Wear Layer | 20 mil |
| Width | 7 inches + |
| Flooring Type | Wpc |
