Natoma Medium Beige Waterproof SPC | GemCore Flooring

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in soft tan-beige over gentle greige and warm amber. Natoma from GemCore Flooring — 5mm, 20 mil wear.
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GemCore Flooring Brand
Opal Collection
Medium Beige Color Tone
Vinyl Plank Flooring Flooring Type
5mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant

Quick Answer

What is Natoma?

Natoma is a rigid, wood-look SPC floor in a soft tan-beige tone, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a simple, carefree finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. Stable against concrete-slab humidity and seasonal moisture variation, so Natoma 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 construction includes a 20 mil wear layer — equivalent to 0.51 mm — designed for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, so you get 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, Natoma'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 5mm construction gives it a solid, stable feel underfoot in busy rooms.

What does the plank surface look like?

Up close, each plank of Natoma opens into a long, flowing cathedral arch, the grain lines fanning wide before tapering back together near the ends. A few small pin knots and faint mineral flecking turn up here and there, but the face stays calm and open rather than busy. From plank to plank the figure shifts just enough to help reduce that stamped, same-template look.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

The acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. Natoma 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 — Natoma 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?

Natoma reads as a warm, gentle medium beige -- a soft greige base with a light amber cast that keeps it from tipping too golden or too cool. In a bright, sunlit room the amber comes forward and the floor warms further; in a room with less natural light, the greige steadies it and keeps the tone calm rather than muddy.

Price & availability?

This floor is placed on order for your project. Call or text (408) 753-3220 for the current lead time and a quote. Pickup, Bay Area delivery, and nationwide shipping are all available. Verified trade accounts for contractors, designers, and architects come with trade pricing. Feel free to get in touch with any questions.

Overview

Natoma sits on a soft greige undertone lifted by a gentle amber warmth, keeping the tan-beige from tipping too cool or too golden. The grain opens into long, flowing cathedral arches that sweep the length of each plank, with only a scattering of small pin knots and faint mineral flecking to break up an otherwise calm, spacious field. Board to board the arches drift a few inches in placement, so the run never looks perfectly mechanical, though the field stays calm rather than busy. That quiet, uncluttered grain suits home offices, studies, and reading nooks where you want the floor to stay in the background, and the waterproof stone-polymer core lets the same warm tone continue into kitchens, baths, and laundry rooms without switching materials. Right for someone who wants a calm, understated grain with only occasional knots -- if you'd rather have a busier, more heavily figured surface, a bolder-grained plank elsewhere in the range is the better fit.

A calm, flowing grain that lets the room lead.

Specifications

SKU opal-natoma
Brand GemCore Flooring
Collection Opal
Color Natoma
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

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Frequently asked questions

Will it match my cabinets?
Natoma's soft greige-amber tone is easy to pair with cabinetry. Warm wood-tone cabinets pick up the amber cast for a matched, cohesive warm palette, while white or light grey cabinets play off the greige base for gentle, easy contrast. Darker espresso or charcoal cabinets also read well against a lighter, calmer floor like Natoma.
How does this color read in a windowless basement?
In a windowless or low-light room, expect Natoma's greige base to come forward while the amber warmth softens, giving the floor a slightly deeper, steadier read than it shows under daylight. Because the grain stays calm and open rather than heavily figured, it doesn't turn visually busy under artificial light.

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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