Arctic Medium Grey Waterproof SPC | GemCore Flooring
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What is Arctic?
Arctic is a rigid, wood-look SPC floor in a warm grey-taupe tone, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a simple, carefree finish.
Is it waterproof?
Yes — 100% waterproof. Kitchen reality — dropped pots, splashes, and daily mop-and-go cleaning — won't faze the planks, as long as you wipe spills up promptly and dry any standing water. Not approved for outdoor installation; test the subfloor for moisture before installing.
How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?
The top of Arctic carries a 20 mil wear layer — that's approximately 0.51 mm — recommended for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, delivering excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. It sits at the thicker, harder-wearing end of the range.
Will it hold up to daily life?
Dog nails, cat claws, litter grit, water-bowl splash — Arctic's 20 mil wear layer and finish resist the scratches and scuffs a pet household puts on a floor, whereas a thinner LVT wear layer marks more easily.
What does the plank surface look like?
Up close, Arctic runs a flowing cathedral pattern across the plank face, with fine, tightly spaced ribbon striations framing each arch and a light, feathered figure moving between them. Small dark knots turn up here and there, but they stay sparse and small rather than crowding the board, so the surface reads clean and fairly quiet instead of busy. The striping stays fine throughout -- no wide, heavy bands -- which keeps the grain feeling understated even up close.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
The acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. Arctic 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 — Arctic 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?
Arctic's neutral grey-taupe doesn't swing hard warm or cool, so it reads close to true under most light -- a touch softer under natural daylight, a shade cooler under artificial light in the evening, and the airy, serene cast stays recognizable either way. Because the undertone sits closer to a quiet stone grey than a brown-heavy grey, it pairs easily with both warm wood-tone cabinetry and cooler whites or blues, without fighting either one.
Price & availability?
This flooring is supplied on a special-order basis. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to check the latest lead time and request a written quote. We can arrange nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or pickup. Verified contractors, designers, and architects are eligible for trade pricing. Let us know how we can help with your project.
Overview
Fine parallel ribbon striations frame each arch across Arctic's surface, with a light, feathered figure threading through a flowing cathedral pattern. The color itself leans a soft, neutral grey-taupe -- closer to a quiet stone shade than a warmer grey-brown blend -- with an airy, low-key finish that keeps the surface calm rather than heavy. Small dark knots show up sparingly, kept few and small so they read as accents rather than a dominant feature. Because GemCore varies the print plank to plank instead of repeating one board over and over, a run of Arctic across a room doesn't fall into an obvious stamped look -- each plank picks up its own placement of striping and figure. The floor is also waterproof, so it works as well in kitchens, baths, and other spill-prone rooms as it does in the quieter living spaces its neutral tone suits. Right for someone who wants a calm, evenly varied grey backdrop that never reads as an obvious repeat -- if you'd rather have a bolder, more heavily figured grain, a floor with more pronounced knotting and mineral character is the better fit.
A quiet, airy grey-taupe with fine ribbon figure that varies plank to plank instead of repeating.
Specifications
| SKU | opal-arctic |
|---|---|
| Brand | GemCore Flooring |
| Collection | Opal |
| Color | Arctic |
| Flooring Type | SPC |
| Plank size | 7 inches wide × 48.6 inches long |
| Thickness | 5mm |
| Wear layer | 20 mil |
| Locking system | UniClic (Angle-Angle / Tap-Down) |
| Underlayment | Pre-attached pad (EVA / IXPE backing) |
| SF per carton | 21.29 sq ft |
| Installation grade | Above, On, Below grade |
| Waterproof | Yes — 100% |
| Warranty | By wear-layer tier: Residential up to Lifetime; Light Commercial 5-20 Years; Commercial 5-10 Years (GemCore Stone Composite warranty, pre-attached pad). |
| Certifications | FloorScore |