Matilda Light Brown Waterproof SPC | Gaia Floor
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What is Matilda?
Matilda is a waterproof, wood-look SPC floor in a light brown tone, with a heavy residential, light-commercial-ready wear layer for a low-maintenance, practical space.
Is it waterproof?
Yes — 100% waterproof. Stable against concrete-slab humidity and seasonal moisture variation, so Matilda suits below-grade rooms once the slab passes a moisture test; clean up standing water promptly. Not approved for outdoor installation.
How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?
This floor has a 20 mil wear layer — equal to about 0.50 mm — designed for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, offering excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. It's a common step-up in wear-layer thickness, where the extra protection starts to matter.
Will it hold up to daily life?
At 20 mil, Matilda's wear layer sits on the thicker end for residential flooring, which is why it stands up well to heavy day-to-day use. The 10mm construction adds rigidity underfoot, so the floor handles busy rooms without showing wear quickly.
What does the plank surface look like?
Each Matilda plank shows a fine straight linear grain crowded with numerous round knots and swirling knot eyes, with pronounced figure and strong character marks across a smooth printed surface. The knot density is high, so the boards are lively and varied, giving Matilda a busy, characterful look where the honeyed tone and the abundant knots share the attention.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
The IXPE antimicrobial sound-deadening acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. Matilda 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 — Matilda carries FloorScore, GREENGUARD Gold 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?
Matilda leans warm and honeyed but stays neutral, so it reflects plenty of natural light and keeps a big room feeling breezy. It pairs with white panelled walls, light timber, olive and rust accents, and the brightness of a beach view, and the honeyed tone stays light and airy under strong coastal daylight. In a large open room Matilda brings warmth and a relaxed, character-rich texture without going dark.
Price & availability?
This flooring is supplied on a special-order basis. Call or text (408) 753-3220 for the latest lead time and a firm quote. We provide nationwide shipping, local delivery throughout the Bay Area, and showroom pickup. Verified contractors, designers, and architects are eligible for trade pricing. We'll be glad to help you get started.
Overview
Matilda is a warm honeyed light brown with a neutral balance, a breezy, sunlit shade that suits a coastal great room facing the water. Where its Light Brown siblings stay quiet, Matilda is the character of the family: the print runs a fine straight linear grain dense with round knots and swirling eyes, with strong character marks and pronounced figure, so the boards are lively and full of movement. Matilda is built on a rigid stone polymer composite core for dimensional stability and is waterproof against topical spills wiped up promptly, a real plus where sandy feet and wet swimsuits come in from the beach. With its 20 mil wear layer and UV-cured ceramic-bead finish standing up to grit, Matilda gives a large, light-filled coastal living room a warm, knotty floor that feels relaxed and lived-in.
A breezy honeyed light brown packed with knots and character, made for a sunlit coastal room off the beach.
Specifications
| SKU | GA22402 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Gaia Floor |
| Collection | eTerra Black Series |
| Color | Matilda |
| Plank size | 9.05 inches wide × 70.87 inches long |
| Thickness | 10mm |
| Wear layer | 20 mil |
| Finish | UV-cured ceramic bead (EnduraPro) |
| Locking system | Valinge 5G drop-down |
| Underlayment | IXPE antimicrobial sound-deadening pad |
| SF per carton | 17.81 sq ft |
| Installation grade | Above, On, Below grade |
| Waterproof | Yes — 100% |
| Warranty | 50 Years Residential / 10 Years Light Commercial limited warranty (prorated after the first 5 residential years). Covers manufacturing defects, the UV-cured ceramic-bead finish, and topical waterproof protection under normal use. Non-transferable; original purchaser, single-site installation. |
| Certifications | FloorScore, GREENGUARD Gold |