Knight Rustic Waterproof SPC | Paradigm Flooring

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in rich espresso brown with hazy umber depth. Knight from Paradigm Flooring — 8mm, 20 mil wear. Available at Kapriz Santa Clara.
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Paradigm Flooring Brand
Paradigm Conquest 20MIL Collection
Multi-tone/Rustic Color Tone
8mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant
20 mil Wear Layer

Quick Answer

What is Knight?

Knight is a wood-look SPC floor built around a rich espresso brown color, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a simple, carefree finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. The rigid core stands up to everyday surface water — spills, mop water, pet accidents — without swelling or delaminating when wiped up promptly. It won't substitute for fixing a standing leak; dry the floor and the source quickly. Not approved for outdoor installation; keep the subfloor dry before and during install.

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

The surface of Knight is finished with a 20 mil wear layer — measuring about 0.51 mm — appropriate for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, delivering 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?

Minor scratches on Knight stay low-visibility — faint surface marks rather than the bright white scuff lines a glossy floor shows. The 20 mil wear layer hides minor wear within the printed grain pattern — low visibility, not just high durability.

What does the plank surface look like?

The plank surface is defined by long, uninterrupted grain lines with strong dark streaking and several prominent knots, so every board looks a little different from its neighbor. The printed texture reproduces that weathered, sawn look consistently, smooth and flat where you walk.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

The 1.5mm acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. Knight 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 — Knight 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?

Bright daylight across the office windows keeps Knight's deep umber from reading too dark, drawing the warm brown at its core through the middle of the day. In softer evening light it deepens toward espresso and turns cozier. The tone pairs cleanly with black-and-white furniture, cool metals, and crisp neutrals, giving a high-contrast room a warm base.

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This floor is ordered directly through our supplier. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to check the latest lead time and request a written quote. Select nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or convenient showroom pickup. Verified trade professionals qualify for trade pricing. Our team is ready to help you move forward.

Overview

Knight is a deep warm brown pulled toward smoky umber, and its boards wear their character openly: long straight grain runs the length of each plank, broken by prominent knots, weathered marks, and dark mineral streaks that shift noticeably from board to board. The photo places it in a bright contemporary office of white workstations, black mesh chairs, and floor-to-ceiling city glazing, where the umber-brown floor stands up to constant chair-roll and heavy footfall. As a wood-look surface over a rigid, fully waterproof stone-polymer core, Knight takes spills and hard use without worry, and its factory-attached pad softens the noise of a working floor. FloorScore certification keeps the indoor air low-VOC, which matters in a room full of desks.

A deep umber-brown with weathered grain, at home where the workday runs long.

Specifications

SKU CON2017PAD
Brand Paradigm Flooring
Collection Paradigm Conquest 20MIL
Color Knight
Flooring Type SPC
Plank size 9 inches wide × 72 inches long
Thickness 8mm
Wear layer 20 mil
Edge profile Mini Enhanced Painted Bevel
Locking system Unilin (5G)
Underlayment 1.5mm attached pad
SF per carton 17.67 sq ft
Installation grade Above, On, Below grade
Waterproof Yes — 100%
Warranty Lifetime Residential / 15 Year Commercial
Certifications FloorScore

Installation, Care & Warranty

Frequently asked questions

What does it look like installed in a real room?
In the photographed office Knight stretches beneath rows of white workstation desks, black mesh task chairs, and a soft green pouf, with upholstered privacy blocks breaking up the open plan. Floor-to-ceiling city-view glazing floods the space, and the deep umber-brown floor keeps all that white and black from feeling clinical.
Will it match my cabinets?
Knight looks sharp against the white desk pedestals in the photo, and the same is true for white or light-grey cabinetry at home. Its depth also suits darker espresso-toned or black millwork, where the brown reads warm rather than flat; with very pale cabinets it delivers welcome contrast.
How does this color read in a windowless basement?
In a windowless conference room or basement, Knight's warm umber keeps a lamp-lit space from turning cold. Because the tone is already deep, pair it with plenty of warm light and a lighter rug so the room does not close in.

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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