Partridge Light Brown Waterproof SPC | Paradigm Flooring

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in warm tan with a soft golden-greige glow. Partridge from Paradigm Flooring — 6mm, 20 mil wear. Available at Kapriz Santa Clara.
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Light Brown Color Tone
6mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant
20 mil Wear Layer

Quick Answer

What is Partridge?

Partridge is a wood-look SPC floor in a warm tan shade, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a simple, carefree finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. Day-to-day life — a dropped glass, a pet bowl, a tracked-in puddle — wipes up without swelling or delamination when cleaned promptly; standing water should not be left to sit. Outdoor use is not approved.

How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?

Partridge comes with a 20 mil wear layer — which works out to 0.51 mm — ideal for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, with excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. That's a step above the standard-duty wear layers.

How do I clean and maintain it?

Safe cleaners for Partridge's 20 mil wear layer: vinyl-safe cleaners, damp microfiber mops, vacuum on hard-floor setting. The finish rules out abrasive scrubbers, bleach, ammonia, and solvent-based cleaners — these dull the wear layer permanently.

What does the plank surface look like?

The Partridge plank surface is calm and open, with a soft cathedral figure and long, quiet peaks running the length of each board. Pin knots are sparse and small, and faint mineral streaking adds just enough interest to keep the printed grain from looking flat. Board-to-board variation is subtle here, so a floor of Partridge looks even and cohesive rather than rustic or high-contrast.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. Partridge's factory-attached 1mm 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 — Partridge 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?

Partridge reads as a warm, light tan with a greige softness that keeps it from looking yellow. In the photographed room's soft, even daylight it stays balanced and true, neither washing out nor darkening, which is part of why the greige cast is useful - it keeps a warm tan without tipping gold. It pairs easily with cream, cognac, and muted greens, and in cooler or lamp-lit rooms the greige in it comes forward while the warmth keeps it inviting.

Price & availability?

This product ships as a special order. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to confirm today's lead time and request a quote. Nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, and showroom pickup are available. Verified trade accounts for contractors, designers, and architects come with trade pricing. Feel free to get in touch with any questions.

Overview

Clean, sweeping grain and only the occasional pin knot give Partridge a tailored, orderly look, the kind of floor that suits a room put together with intention. The color is a warm tan carrying a soft golden-greige cast, light enough to keep a traditional living room bright while staying firmly warm. In the photographed space it runs beneath a white tufted chesterfield and wingback seating, reading as calm and refined rather than busy. Partridge is a wood-look vinyl plank that is FloorScore certified for low-VOC indoor air, which makes its classic looks practical for a lived-in front room where people actually spend time.

A tailored tan with a greige cast and quiet, orderly grain.

Specifications

SKU PPPSPC2024
Brand Paradigm Flooring
Collection Paradigm Performer PLUS
Color Partridge
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?
In the photo, Partridge fills a transitional living room built around a white tufted chesterfield and a wingback chair, with greige side tables and white paneled trim framing the space. Emerald and houndstooth pillows, table lamps, and framed townscape art give it a classic, collected feel, and the warm greige walls echo the floor's own greige cast. Cognac and cream accents pick up the tan in the plank, so the whole room reads warm, tailored, and quietly formal.
Will it match my cabinets?
Partridge's light tan-greige tone is one of the more flexible in the range for cabinetry. The greige side tables and white paneled trim in the photo show how well it sits with painted greige and crisp white, and the same extends to kitchen cabinets: white, greige, and soft sage all pair cleanly with it. Because it is warm rather than cool, it flatters warm wood-tone cabinets too without clashing.
Will it still look this bright in a windowless basement?
The photographed room has no direct window light, so Partridge is already shown doing well in softer, even lighting. Its light tan-greige tone reflects rather than absorbs, which keeps a windowless basement or a low-light room from feeling closed in. Under warm-white bulbs the tan warmth reads clearly; under cooler light the greige side shows more, so it adapts to whatever a darker space throws at it.

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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