Muddy Medium Brown Waterproof WPC | Paradigm Flooring
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What is Muddy?
Muddy is a wood-look WPC floor in a warm medium brown shade, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a simple, carefree finish.
Is it waterproof?
Yes — 100% waterproof. Everyday spills, pet accidents, and mop water won't swell, warp, or delaminate the planks when wiped up promptly; standing water should still be cleaned up quickly. Not approved for outdoor installation; test the subfloor for moisture before installing.
How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?
The surface of Muddy is finished with a 20 mil wear layer — which works out to 0.51 mm — suited to heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, so you get 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?
Muddy's 20 mil wear layer and finish are rated for pet claws, chair legs, dragged furniture, and heavy daily traffic — the scratch resistance that matters in kitchens, entryways, and pet households where foot and paw traffic concentrates.
What does the plank surface look like?
The Muddy plank is where the character lives: strong burl swirls loop across the board, punctuated by dark mineral pockets and medium knots with near-black centers. Board-to-board variation is high, so laid out, Muddy shifts between lighter honeyed boards and deeper coffee ones. This is a surface that rewards a close look.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. Muddy's factory-attached 1mm IXPE acoustic pad comes bonded to every plank and dampens footfall noise throughout the home — one less material decision and one less install step.
Is it safe for indoor air?
Yes — Muddy 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 warm ambient afternoon light Muddy comes alive: the amber lifts and the coffee depth glows, giving the brown a lit-from-within richness. It is a color made for cozy rooms and warm bulbs, while cooler daylight tames the amber and brings the coffee tone forward. Muddy handles saturated companions well, which is why it sits so comfortably under burgundy and beside blonde wood-tone accents.
Price & availability?
This floor is available by special order rather than from stock. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to check the latest lead time and request a written quote. Your order can be shipped nationwide, delivered throughout the Bay Area, or picked up from our showroom. Verified trade accounts for contractors, designers, and architects come with trade pricing. We'll be happy to walk you through the next steps.
Overview
Muddy earns its name with warm amber and coffee undertones layered into a medium brown, but the real draw is the grain: dramatic burl swirls and mineral pockets that give each plank a swirling, one-off figure. That energy makes Muddy a floor with personality, well matched to a mid-century room that mixes bold color and honeyed wood-tone accents. Wide planks let the burl figure move across the floor rather than crowd it, and medium knots with dark centers add depth without turning rustic. Beneath the wood-look print is a waterproof rigid core, so the drama is all on the surface and none of it in the upkeep.
Amber-and-coffee brown with swirling burl figure, a floor with real personality for a mid-century room.
Specifications
| SKU | PI20004 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Paradigm Flooring |
| Collection | Paradigm Insignia 20MIL |
| Color | Muddy |
| Flooring Type | WPC |
| Plank size | 9 inches wide × 60 inches long |
| Thickness | 8mm |
| Wear layer | 20 mil |
| Edge profile | Pillow Pressed Bevel |
| Locking system | Unilin Uniclic |
| Underlayment | 1mm IXPE |
| SF per carton | 26.18 sq ft |
| Installation grade | Above, On, Below grade |
| Waterproof | Yes — 100% |
| Warranty | Lifetime Residential / 15 Year Commercial |
| Certifications | FloorScore |