Robin Medium Brown Waterproof SPC | Paradigm Flooring

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in cocoa brown with a warm reddish undertone. Robin from Paradigm Flooring — 6mm, 20 mil wear. Available at Kapriz Santa Clara.
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Paradigm Performer PLUS Collection
Medium Brown Color Tone
6mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant
20 mil Wear Layer

Quick Answer

What is Robin?

Robin is a rigid, wood-look SPC floor built around a cocoa brown color, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a durable, easy-care 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 — roughly 0.51 mm thick — recommended for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, giving you excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. It runs noticeably thicker than the entry-level wear layers.

Will it hold up to daily life?

Dog nails, cat claws, litter grit, water-bowl splash — Robin'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 Robin plank is full of character up close: medium knots with dark centers punctuate a soft cathedral figure, with fine checking and mineral accents running through the grain. Board-to-board variation is clear, mixing deeper and lighter cocoa boards. The knots read as genuine and worked, giving the dark surface a relaxed, lived-in texture rather than a uniform finish.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

The 1mm acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. Robin 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 — Robin 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 bright midday light from tall loft windows, Robin's cocoa depth lifts just enough to reveal its warm reddish undertone, so the dark floor never reads flat or cold. That warmth is what lets a deep brown work in an industrial room: against whitewashed brick and cool metal, Robin adds relaxed warmth at floor level. In lower light it deepens into a rich, mellow cocoa, and it pairs comfortably with both pale and dark wood-tone furniture.

Price & availability?

This floor is ordered directly through our supplier. Get in touch by call or text at (408) 753-3220 to check lead time and receive a quote. Choose nationwide shipping, local Bay Area delivery, or showroom pickup. Trade pricing is available for verified contractors, designers, and architects. Our team is ready to help you move forward.

Overview

Robin is a cocoa brown warmed by a subtle reddish undertone, a grounded color that reads relaxed rather than formal. Its surface carries strong knot character: medium knots with dark centers, fine checking, and mineral accents across a soft cathedral figure. That worked, characterful look pairs naturally with the brick and metal of a loft. Wide 9-inch planks let the knot detail spread across an open, high-ceilinged space, and the reddish note keeps the cocoa brown warm against cool industrial materials. Its wood-look surface sits over a waterproof rigid core, ready for the open-plan traffic a loft sees.

A cocoa brown with a reddish warmth and strong knots, a grounded relaxed floor for a loft.

Specifications

SKU PPPSPC2015
Brand Paradigm Flooring
Collection Paradigm Performer PLUS
Color Robin
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?
As photographed, Robin grounds an industrial loft, running beneath a pale sofa, a dark wood-tone coffee table, and a leather sling chair, with a whitewashed exposed-brick wall and a cluster pendant overhead. A white kitchen surround and a dining set sit within the same open space. The cocoa floor with its knot character is the warm, grounded base that keeps all that brick, metal, and white from feeling hard; Robin gives the loft its relaxed, lived-in footing.
Will it match my cabinets?
Robin works cleanly against a white kitchen surround or white cabinetry; the deep cocoa floor and its reddish warmth give crisp white a strong, grounded base, a classic loft contrast. It also suits dark wood-tone furniture, reading as part of the same warm family. The knot character adds interest below, so painted cabinets above can stay simple.
How does this color read in a windowless basement?
Robin makes a warm, grounded basement floor. Its cocoa depth and reddish undertone stay warm under bulb light, resisting the cold cast low light can bring to a dark floor, and the strong knot grain keeps it from flattening. Warm bulbs bring up the red; cooler light deepens the cocoa. Pair it with good lighting and Robin keeps a lower level feeling relaxed rather than closed in.

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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