Kingfisher Medium Brown Waterproof SPC | Paradigm Flooring

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in chocolate brown with a warm coffee cast. Kingfisher from Paradigm Flooring — 6mm, 20 mil wear. Available at Kapriz Santa Clara.
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Medium Brown Color Tone
6mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant
20 mil Wear Layer

Quick Answer

What is Kingfisher?

Kingfisher is a waterproof, wood-look SPC floor in a chocolate brown tone, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a simple, carefree finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. A splash at the sink or a dropped glass wipes up without harming Kingfisher when cleaned promptly; don't leave water standing. Indoor use only — outdoor installation is not approved.

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

Kingfisher has a 20 mil wear layer — equal to about 0.51 mm — made for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, providing 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?

Kingfisher has a 20 mil protective layer — thicker than the thin wear layers on entry-level LVT. That's the physical protective film above the print, sealed by finish.

What does the plank surface look like?

The Kingfisher plank opens up: broad cathedral arches sweep across the board with a gentle, quiet figure between them. Sparse pin knots and faint mineral flecks add just enough variation, and the figure shifts softly plank to plank. It is a relaxed, open grain - roomy and calm rather than busy - that reads warm underfoot.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

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

In the bright natural daylight of the photographed room Kingfisher's chocolate brown warms noticeably, the coffee undertone coming forward against pale walls and shelving. Good light keeps the deep color from feeling weighty; in softer light it grows cozier and more enveloping. Kingfisher pairs easily with off-white, black and touches of brass or amber that pick up the warmth.

Price & availability?

This flooring is supplied on a special-order basis. 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. We offer trade pricing to verified contractors, designers, and architects. Let us know how we can help with your project.

Overview

Kingfisher is a chocolate brown warmed by a coffee undertone, rich without tipping into black. Its grain opens into broad cathedral arches with a quiet figure, giving each 9-inch plank a generous, easy rhythm rather than tight striping. In a modern-transitional living room lined with off-white built-ins, that chocolate depth balances the pale shelving and keeps the space tailored and warm. Kingfisher is a wood-look plank over a rigid stone-polymer core, so the coffee-brown tone stays even from board to board.

A chocolate-brown floor with broad cathedral grain for a tailored, book-lined living room.

Specifications

SKU PPPSPC2022
Brand Paradigm Flooring
Collection Paradigm Performer PLUS
Color Kingfisher
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?
In the photographed living room Kingfisher runs beneath a slipcovered sofa and a black-and-brass coffee table, framed by off-white built-in bookshelves stacked with books. Blue and amber pillows and a framed print add color against the pale shelving, and the chocolate floor gives the tailored, book-filled room its warm foundation. The deep brown reads especially rich where daylight crosses it.
Will it match my cabinets?
In the photo Kingfisher meets off-white built-ins, a pairing that lets the deep floor and pale cabinetry set each other off. The chocolate brown works beautifully with white, cream or greige cabinets, and with black or brass hardware that echoes the coffee undertone; warm wood-tone cabinetry reads tone-on-tone.
How does this color read in a windowless basement?
In a windowless basement Kingfisher's chocolate brown will read deeper and more enveloping than in the daylit living room shown. Its broad, open grain keeps the low-light space feeling relaxed rather than busy; layer in warm lighting and keep walls and shelving light, and the deep floor makes a cozy, library-like lower level.
Does this floor work with indoor plants?
A statement plant reads crisply against Kingfisher, deep green standing out over the warm chocolate brown. Larger, sculptural greenery suits the plank's open cathedral grain, and a pale or brass planter picks up the room's lighter accents.

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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