Mockingbird Rustic Waterproof SPC | Paradigm Flooring

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in warm honey-brown with a gentle golden glow. Mockingbird from Paradigm Flooring — 6mm, 20 mil wear.
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Multi-tone/Rustic Color Tone
6mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant
20 mil Wear Layer

Quick Answer

What is Mockingbird?

Mockingbird is a rigid, wood-look SPC floor in a warm honey-brown tone, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a low-maintenance, practical finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. Stable against concrete-slab humidity and seasonal moisture variation, so Mockingbird 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?

The flooring uses a 20 mil wear layer — which works out to 0.51 mm — well suited to 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.

Will it hold up to daily life?

At 20 mil, Mockingbird'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 6mm construction gives it a solid, stable feel underfoot in busy rooms.

What does the plank surface look like?

Up close, Mockingbird's grain is soft and flowing - long cathedral sweeps run gently down each board with little abrupt contrast. A scatter of pin knots and faint mineral streaks adds quiet, natural detail, and the board-to-board variation stays gentle. The printed surface reads smooth and honeyed, its warmth as much in the color as in the easy figure.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

The 1mm acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. Mockingbird 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 — Mockingbird 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 this room's soft, even daylight, Mockingbird's golden undertone does the work that direct sun can't, keeping the honeyed brown warm and inviting rather than dim. The muted sage walls pull out the gentlest green note along its edges, while the core stays amber and warm. It reads cozy in exactly the kind of lower-light room where a cooler floor would fall flat.

Price & availability?

This floor is available by special order. Contact us at (408) 753-3220 by call or text for the current lead time and a quote. We provide nationwide shipping, local delivery throughout the Bay Area, and showroom pickup. Trade pricing and trade accounts are available to verified contractors, designers, and architects. We're glad to help however works best for you.

Overview

Mockingbird glows with a gentle golden cast - a warm honeyed brown that feels sunlit even in a room without much direct light. Its grain flows in soft, long cathedral sweeps, unhurried and open across the boards. Scattered pin knots and faint mineral streaks keep it grounded and natural rather than glossy. In a cozy transitional living room, that built-in warmth is the whole appeal.

A honeyed brown with a golden cast that carries its own warmth - Mockingbird glows even in soft light.

Specifications

SKU PPPSPC2023
Brand Paradigm Flooring
Collection Paradigm Performer PLUS
Color Mockingbird
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?
Set in this cozy living room, Mockingbird runs beneath a tan leather sofa and a black rattan-front cabinet, with twin ceramic vases and botanical prints styling the space. The honeyed floor warms the muted sage walls and makes the caramel leather look richer, while the black cabinet adds a grounding contrast. Even without bright windows, the room feels sunlit thanks to Mockingbird's golden base.
Will it match my cabinets?
Mockingbird's honeyed brown makes an easy, warm contrast with the room's black rattan-front cabinet, and it is just as comfortable with white, cream or sage-green cabinetry. Its golden cast especially flatters warm wood-tone and rattan fronts, echoing their natural warmth. Cooler grey cabinets also work, tempering the honey if you want a more neutral read.
How does this color read in a windowless basement?
This is a floor built for lower-light spaces: Mockingbird's golden undertone keeps it warm and welcoming even with no direct window light, as this very room shows. In a windowless basement, warm-temperature bulbs make the honey notes glow, while cooler light calms it toward a plain warm brown. Either way it resists the flat, grey look that dims a cooler floor.

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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