River Grey Medium Grey Waterproof SPC | Republic Floor
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What is River Grey?
River Grey is a wood-look SPC floor built around a smoky brown-grey color, with a durable, heavy-traffic wear layer for a low-maintenance, practical finish.
Is it waterproof?
Yes — 100% waterproof. Built for daily life: mop-and-go cleaning, occasional spills, and pet accidents wiped up promptly; clean standing water quickly. Indoor use only — outdoor installation is not approved.
How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?
The plank features a 20 mil wear layer — equal to about 0.51 mm — intended for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, offering 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?
Office chair wheels, spike-heel point loads, and dragged furniture all concentrate force. Protect River Grey's 20 mil wear layer with soft casters (Type W or U), a chair mat in high-use areas, and felt pads under furniture legs — the manufacturer's recommended precautions for keeping a rigid SPC core dent-free.
What does the plank surface look like?
Up close, River Grey shows a flowing cathedral grain that swirls into looping whorls and tight figure down the center of each board. Dark mineral pockets sit inside that whorled grain, with small scattered knots at a moderate spacing adding quiet texture. The printed surface has pronounced board-to-board variation, so the run looks natural rather than repeated.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
The 2mm solution EVA acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. River Grey is quieter underfoot than LVT with a loose pad — both for the walker and for rooms below in multi-story homes.
Will this color work in my room?
Under bright daylight River Grey lifts toward its taupe warmth and reads as a soft, livable greige; in lower or lamplit rooms the charcoal deepens and the mood turns quieter and more refined. That neutral balance keeps it from tipping too cool, so it pairs easily with white or greige walls, black metal accents, and warm wood-tone furniture. It works as a calm backdrop rather than the loudest thing in the room.
Price & availability?
This floor is ordered directly through our supplier. For today's lead time and a quote, call or text (408) 753-3220. Nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, and showroom pickup are available. Trade pricing is available for verified contractors, designers, and architects. We look forward to helping with your flooring project.
Overview
A smoky brown-grey runs through River Grey, with deep taupe warming the cooler charcoal so the color never reads flat or cold. Flowing cathedral grain swirls into looping whorls down each wide plank, and pronounced board-to-board variation keeps no two boards looking the same. The wood-look surface is made to take everyday wear and busy households in stride. That neutral, quietly refined balance suits living rooms, kitchens, entryways, and home offices where you want floors with character but not clamor.
River Grey reads like weathered driftwood pulled from cool water -- smoky, taupe-warmed, and never twice the same board to board.
Specifications
| SKU | RELC8208 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Republic Floor |
| Collection | The Creek Collection |
| Color | River Grey |
| Flooring Type | SPC |
| Plank size | 9 inches wide × 60 inches long |
| Thickness | 6.5mm |
| Wear layer | 20 mil |
| Locking system | Angle-drop click-lock |
| Underlayment | 2mm acoustic solution EVA (attached) |
| SF per carton | 22.88 sq ft |
| Installation grade | Above, On, Below grade |
| Waterproof | Yes — 100% |
| Warranty | 50 Years Residential / 10 Years Commercial. Covers manufacturing defects, wear-through, and staining under normal use. |
| Certifications | FloorScore |