Gaia Floors eTerra Red Series Nota Alta Herringbone SPC 8mm 5.9-inch
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Description
warm greige with subtle wood character · 100% waterproof · Eterra Red Series collection
What is Nota Alta Herringbone GA85313AB?
5.9-inch by 28.3-inch planks in warm greige with subtle wood character. Built on a 6.5mm SPC core from Gaia Floor Eterra Red Series, finished with a 20 mil commercial-grade wear layer.
Is it waterproof?
In kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and laundry rooms — yes, 100% waterproof. Nota Alta Herringbone’s 6.5mm Solid Polymer Core stays stable against standing water, spills, and seasonal humidity from concrete slabs. Rated by Gaia Floor for below-grade use.
Best rooms?
Below-grade basements, bathrooms, and kitchens — rooms where engineered hardwood would fail. Nota Alta Herringbone runs on a 6.5mm SPC core with 20 mil commercial-grade wear layer, also excellent in hallways and living rooms.
Who’s it best for?
Pet owners tired of hardwood scratches and laminate swelling. Nota Alta Herringbone is 100% waterproof against accidents, the 20 mil wear layer handles claw traffic, and the smooth hides normal pet-hair visibility.
How thick is it?
8.0mm overall, measured floor to underside. That’s 6.5mm SPC core over 1.5mm IXPE antimicrobial sound-deadening underlayment acoustic underlayment.
Price range?
At $4 to $5 per square foot, Nota Alta Herringbone sits below premium 20mil-wear-layer SPC and above entry-level 12mil options — Gaia Floor’s Eterra Red Series hits the value sweet spot with a 20 mil wear layer. Plus CA tax; text (408) 753-3220.
Overview
Walk into our Santa Clara showroom and Nota Alta Herringbone sits in the Santa Clara showroom, a warm greige with subtle wood character board you can pick up and feel the weight of. the thickest SPC plank Gaia Floors makes, at 8.0mm total gauge — heavier in hand than thinner SPC, which is the first thing customers notice. 5.9-inch by 28.3-inch planks float over most subfloors using an angle-tap click system with no adhesive and no acclimation wait, 20 mil wear layer rated for light commercial. 100% waterproof core. Bring a cabinet sample; it pairs well with white shaker cabinets or warm wood tones.
Specifications
| SKU | GA85313AB |
|---|---|
| Brand | Gaia Floors |
| Collection | eTerra Red Series |
| Color | Nota Alta Herringbone — Warm tone, warm greige with subtle wood character |
| Pattern | Herringbone |
| Herringbone plank size | 5.9 inches wide × 28.3 inches long |
| Thickness | 8.0mm |
| Wear layer | 20 mil |
| Surface texture | EIR (Embossed in Register) texture with ceramic bead finish |
| Edge profile | micro-bevel |
| Finish | UV-cured EnduraPro ceramic bead finish |
| Locking system | Valinge Drop Click 5G |
| Unique planks | 8-16 unique pattern repeats per box for natural variation |
| SF per carton | 18.86 sq ft |
| Installation | Floating click (Valinge 5G drop-down) |
| Installation grade | All grades — above, on, and below |
| Waterproof | Yes — 100% |
| Warranty | 50-Year Residential / 10-Year Commercial Limited Warranty |
| Certifications | FloorScore + GreenGuard Gold certified |
Reasons Nota Alta Herringbone stands out
✔ warm greige with subtle wood character — versatile across design styles. The neutral light brown tone pairs well with traditional or contemporary cabinetry. The EIR (Embossed in Register) texture with ceramic bead finish surface and character variation give Nota Alta Herringbone authentic depth — it reads as real wood, not printed imitation.
✔ 8.0mm total construction — premium SPC feel. Rigid SPC core plus attached acoustic pad delivers 8.0mm total plank thickness. Dramatically firmer and quieter underfoot than thinner SPC. 100% waterproof — safe for every room including kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and laundry rooms.
✔ 20 mil wear layer with UV-cured EnduraPro ceramic bead finish. The 20 mil commercial-grade wear layer handles pet claws, chair legs, dropped dishes, and heavy daily traffic. Extra scratch resistance matters in kitchens, entryways, and pet households.
✔ Pre-attached 1.5mm IXPE antimicrobial sound-deadening underlayment. No separate underlayment purchase, no pad decisions. The attached pad is required for the waterproof warranty — other pads void structural integrity coverage. Dampens footfall noise throughout the home.
✔ EIR (Embossed in Register) texture with ceramic bead finish surface with micro-bevel edges. Texture follows the printed grain exactly, creating visual depth that reads as real sawn wood up close. Defined plank edges without overly-wide grooves that trap dirt.
✔ Valinge 5G drop-down click system floating click — above, on, or below grade. Installs over wood, concrete, or existing hard flooring. No adhesive, no acclimation wait, DIY-friendly with a tapping block. Nota Alta Herringbone’s Valinge 5G drop-down click system plus 8.0mm rigid build works above, on, and below grade — basement to second floor, no construction-type restrictions.
✔ Need an installer? We refer licensed pros. We’re a licensed flooring retailer in Santa Clara — we refer customers to licensed contractors across the Bay Area. (Author byline at top of page covers our installer credentials so they’re not repeated here.)
✔ Wholesale pricing — no big-box markup. Kapriz has been a Bay Area flooring specialist since 2003, and that volume earns us direct-supplier pricing from Gaia Floors that a one-time buyer can’t get. We’re a flooring-specialty retailer — no big-box overhead built into your per-square-foot price. What you see in our quote is what the manufacturer charges plus our margin, not five layers of distribution.
How Nota Alta Herringbone compares
Nota Alta Herringbone sits at 8.0mm in Gaia Floor’s Eterra Red Series line. Here’s how it compares to other SPC options in the Gaia Floor lineup:
| Feature | Eterra White Series (6.5mm) |
Nota Alta Herringbone (Eterra Red Series, 8.0mm) |
Eterra Black Series (10.0mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collection | eTerra White Series | eTerra Red Series | eTerra Black Series |
| Total thickness | 6.5mm (incl. pad) | 8.0mm (incl. pad) | 10.0mm (incl. pad) |
| Wear layer | 20 mil | 20 mil | 20 mil |
| Underlayment | IXPE antimicrobial sound-deadening underlayment attached | IXPE antimicrobial sound-deadening underlayment attached | IXPE antimicrobial sound-deadening underlayment with skeleton core attached |
| Waterproof | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Warranty | 50-yr res / 10-yr comm | 50-yr res / 10-yr comm | 50-yr res / 10-yr comm |
| Price (per sq ft) | $3 to $4 | $4 to $5 | $5 to $6 |
| Best for | Whole-home residential, moderate commercial | High-traffic residential + light commercial | High-traffic residential + light commercial |
Prices are estimated ranges. Call (408) 753-3220 for exact pricing and project quotes on Nota Alta Herringbone and comparable Gaia Floor SPC collections we special-order from our Santa Clara showroom.
Installation & care
Below are the manufacturer specifications plus installer best-practice notes (author byline at top of page). The warranty follows manufacturer spec; real-world installation often benefits from the extra steps below.
Acclimation
Acclimate flooring 48 hours in installation environment, original packaging, stored horizontal at 35-55% RH and 60-80°F
Pro tip: SPC doesn’t need acclimation the way hardwood does, but the install room should be at its normal operating temperature during install — not 60°F in winter or 90°F in summer. Install at the temperature the room will typically be. This minimizes edge-gap changes after the floor settles.
Subfloor flatness
Subfloor must be flat (3/16″ over 10 ft), clean, dry, structurally sound, and meet ASTM F710 requirements
Pro tip: On wood subfloors, check for joist deflection before installation. Walk the subfloor — if you feel bounce or hear creaking, SPC will amplify it over time. Install additional bridging between joists before flooring goes down. Common in older Bay Area homes.
Moisture testing (concrete)
Concrete: ≤80% RH per ASTM F2170, ≤3 lbs/1000 sqft/24hr per ASTM F1869, pH ≤9
Pro tip: One moisture test is a snapshot, not a seasonal profile. Slab moisture in the Bay Area can swing 10-15 percentage points between wet and dry seasons. If your test passes in summer, retest in winter before committing, or just install the 6-mil vapor barrier as standard practice.
Moisture barrier (concrete subfloors)
REQUIRED over concrete: 6 mil polyethylene vapor barrier with 8″ overlap at seams
Pro tip: We’ve replaced too many vinyl floors that failed from slab moisture in Bay Area homes — many built on fill or near old creek beds. Even when the slab tests dry today, seasonal water table shifts can push moisture up through the concrete years later. 6-mil polyethylene sheeting is $30-50 per room and takes 20 minutes to install. Always install it over concrete, regardless of what the manufacturer spec says is “required.”
Underlayment (do not replace the attached pad)
IXPE antimicrobial sound-deadening underlayment is pre-attached — do not add separate underlayment
Pro tip: The attached IXPE antimicrobial sound-deadening underlayment pad is part of the warranty contract, not an accessory. Adding foam, cork, or rubber underneath voids the structural integrity coverage. If the subfloor is irregular, fix that with leveling compound first — don’t stack pads to mask a subfloor problem.
Installation method
Floating installation using Valinge 5G drop-down click system, no glue or nails required
Pro tip: Stagger end joints at least 8 inches between adjacent rows for structural integrity and visual realism. A random stagger looks more natural than a rigid 1/3 or 1/2 offset. We typically cut the first plank of every other row at 12 inches to start the stagger, then let natural plank lengths drive randomness.
Radiant heat compatibility
Compatible with radiant heat up to 80°F (26.67°C); maintain 1/2″ minimum separation from heating elements
Pro tip: The surface temperature cap is the critical number. Hydronic systems typically run below spec naturally; electric mats can exceed it if the thermostat is mis-positioned. Position the sensor in the finished floor, not in the slab, and verify with an infrared thermometer before tiling furniture or rugs on top.
Daily maintenance
Clean with pH-neutral hard surface cleaner; no steam mops; use felt pads under furniture; entry mats without rubber backing recommended
Pro tip: The fastest way to wear out the wear layer is tracked-in grit. Walk-off mats at every entrance plus twice-weekly vacuuming (hard-floor setting, no beater bar) in high-traffic areas buys years of finish life. The wear layer handles traffic; abrasive grit grinds it down prematurely.
What to avoid
Do not install over: tile below grade, carpet, hardwood, sloping floors, drains, existing floating floors, foam, rubber, cork, laminate, or air vents
Pro tip: Rubber- and latex-backed walk-off mats cause permanent yellow discoloration under SPC warranties. The rubber chemistry reacts with the wear layer over months. Use felt-backed or woven natural-fiber mats instead — and never leave any mat in place over a seam line.
Furniture and pet protection
Use felt pads under all furniture; allow flooring to expand/contract; maintain 35-55% RH year-round
Pro tip: Felt pads on every furniture leg is non-negotiable — and they need replacing every 6-12 months as they compress and pick up grit. A 2-year-old felt pad is essentially sandpaper. Inexpensive protection against the most common source of visible wear.
Frequently asked questions
How do I estimate how much flooring I need?
Pro tip: don’t return extras after install — dye lots shift between production runs. If you need 5 replacement planks in 2 years, your only match is the stock you kept. Bring floor-plan dimensions into the showroom and our staff will walk through the calculation with you.
Can I install SPC myself?
Pro tip: when a claim gets filed later, the manufacturer sends a licensed flooring inspector who examines the install — DIY that followed manufacturer spec to the letter can still pass inspection. DIY that cut corners won’t. We don’t tell customers not to DIY — we tell them: price out a licensed contractor quote first, read your brand’s warranty carefully, and decide based on your comfort with the procedure, not just the labor savings.
Will Nota Alta Herringbone work in my basement?
Layer 1 — concrete moisture epoxy applied directly to the slab (products like Koster VAP 2000 or Aquafin 2K/M). Liquid-applied membrane that chemically bonds to concrete. Rates around 25 lbs/1000sqft vapor transmission versus the 8 lbs ASTM F1869 requires.
Layer 2 — 6-mil polyethylene sheeting on top of the cured epoxy. Seems redundant, but it’s not. Epoxy handles normal slab conditions permanently. The plastic sheet above is your insurance against slab cracks that develop over 20+ years from settling, seismic movement, or seasonal water-table stress — all common in Bay Area homes, especially older ones or those built on fill. If the slab cracks in year 12, the epoxy layer is compromised at that crack — but the plastic above stops the moisture before it reaches your SPC.
Total cost: $600-1,100 for a typical basement versus $50-100 for plastic alone. For a floor designed to last 20+ years in a moisture-prone slab, double protection pays for itself the first time the slab shifts.
How does SPC compare to real hardwood?
SPC is functional flooring, not an investment. It’s waterproof, handles pet claws and kid spills, installs fast, costs less upfront. But it’s a printed image with a wear layer on top — you can’t refinish it, and when it wears out in 20-25 years, you replace the whole floor. For kitchens, bathrooms, basements, rentals, and high-traffic family homes, SPC is the right call.
Real investment = engineered hardwood with at least 3mm veneer. That’s the threshold where the floor becomes refinishable — you can sand and refinish it 2-3 times over 50+ years, updating stain color as design trends shift. 4mm+ veneer pushes that to 3-5 refinishes over 75+ years. Appraisers factor genuine hardwood into home value; they don’t factor SPC. If you’re in a forever home, want real wood underfoot, and are willing to keep liquid away from it, engineered hardwood with 3mm+ veneer is the long-game choice.
Important caveat: engineered hardwood sold with 1-2mm veneer (common in budget lines) is functionally the same as SPC — can’t be refinished, lasts 20-25 years, then replace. If you’re paying hardwood prices, check the veneer spec. Under 3mm = you’re paying premium for a utility product.
We carry both categories — happy to walk you through specific products in either direction. The real question is: are you buying for 20 years of waterproof durability, or for 50+ years of refinishable real wood?
Do you offer samples I can take home?
How fast can I receive my Nota Alta Herringbone order?
What’s your return policy?
Defective products are always Kapriz’s problem, not yours. If you receive a plank with a manufacturing defect, wrong product, or transit damage documented on the delivery receipt, we replace or refund at no cost. Note any visible damage on the receipt before the driver leaves — that’s your protection.
Why returns aren’t standard: reverse logistics on a flooring pallet involves six handoffs and three parties (customer, freight, supplier warehouse). Any step can damage cartons or trigger a rejection, and Kapriz carries the exposure.
Written exceptions (rare): 25% restocking fee + customer pays all original and return freight + any supplier handling charges. Opened cartons, custom orders, closeouts, and discontinued runs are never eligible.
Pro tip: if you’re unsure about how Nota Alta Herringbone will look in your home before committing to a full order, call us. We’ll walk you through options — starting with a sample loan under your own lighting (call ahead to confirm Nota Alta Herringbone is currently in the showroom — sample inventory rotates).
Can I add radiant heat AFTER installing Nota Alta Herringbone?
See Nota Alta Herringbone in person
Visit our Santa Clara showroom to handle the plank, compare it to other SPC options, and ask our team anything about installation or pairing.
891 Laurelwood Rd, Suite 101
Santa Clara, CA 95054
In-store pickup · Call (408) 753-3220 for delivery options and pricing
Last updated 2026-04-28 · Nota Alta Herringbone GA85313AB · eTerra Red Series collection · Tracked via Kapriz Hardwood Floors, Santa Clara CA.
Additional information
| Brand | Gaia Floor |
|---|---|
| Collection | eTerra Red Series |
| Flooring Type | SPC |
| Patterns | |
| Thickness | 8mm+ |
| Water Resistant | Yes |
| Wear Layer | 20 mil |
| Width | 9 inches + |
| Color Tone | Light Brown |
