Passage Rustic Waterproof SPC | Paradigm Flooring
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What is Passage?
Passage is a waterproof, wood-look SPC floor built around a greyed taupe-brown color, with a durable, heavy-traffic wear layer for a low-maintenance, practical 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 plank features a 20 mil wear layer — that's approximately 0.51 mm — a good match for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, giving you 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?
Dog nails, cat claws, litter grit, water-bowl splash — Passage'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?
The plank surface keeps things tight and orderly: dense grain lines run long and close, dotted with small dark knots and fine layered streaking rather than big sweeping figures. The printed surface repeats that even, close-grained look across every board, part of why the floor feels so calm.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
The 1.5mm acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. Passage 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 — Passage 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?
Under the bright natural light of the dining room, Passage's taupe-brown reads soft and almost neutral, its cool undertone keeping the warmth understated. In lower or evening light it edges greyer and more restful. This is a floor that recedes on purpose, pairing quietly with charcoal, pale wood-tone, and off-white without ever competing for attention.
Price & availability?
This product ships as a special order. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to verify the current lead time and get a quote. Nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, and showroom pickup are available. Trade pricing and trade accounts are available to verified contractors, designers, and architects. We're happy to help you plan your order.
Overview
Passage reads as a greyed taupe-brown with a cool, muted depth, quieter and more neutral than the warmer browns around it. Its grain is dense and tight, long lines sweeping the board with small dark knots dotted through and layered mineral streaking, so the figure reads close and even rather than dramatic. The photographed dining room is deliberately spare: a glass table, upholstered chairs, and a built-in unit against white walls and tall windows, with a single potted branch for softness. Because Passage is a wood-look plank on a rigid waterproof core, the space under a busy table stays impervious to spills, and the attached pad keeps the minimalist room from echoing. FloorScore certification means the understated look comes with cleaner indoor air.
A cool, muted taupe-brown with tight, even grain: quiet flooring for a pared-back dining room.
Specifications
| SKU | CON2036PAD |
|---|---|
| Brand | Paradigm Flooring |
| Collection | Paradigm Conquest 20MIL |
| Color | Passage |
| Flooring Type | SPC |
| Plank size | 9 inches wide × 72 inches long |
| Thickness | 8mm |
| Wear layer | 20 mil |
| Edge profile | Mini Enhanced Painted Bevel |
| Locking system | Unilin (5G) |
| Underlayment | 1.5mm attached pad |
| SF per carton | 17.67 sq ft |
| Installation grade | Above, On, Below grade |
| Waterproof | Yes — 100% |
| Warranty | Lifetime Residential / 15 Year Commercial |
| Certifications | FloorScore |