Salt Lake Medium Brown Waterproof WPC | Paradigm Flooring

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in medium brown with warm amber and chocolate undertones. Salt Lake from Paradigm Flooring — 8mm, 20 mil wear.
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Medium Brown Color Tone
8mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant
20 mil Wear Layer

Quick Answer

What is Salt Lake?

Salt Lake is a wood-look WPC floor in a medium brown shade, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a simple, carefree finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. The rigid core stands up to everyday surface water — spills, mop water, pet accidents — without swelling or delaminating when wiped up promptly. It won't substitute for fixing a standing leak; dry the floor and the source quickly. Not approved for outdoor installation; keep the subfloor dry before and during install.

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

Salt Lake has a 20 mil wear layer — equivalent to 0.51 mm — ideal for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, offering 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?

Minor scratches on Salt Lake stay low-visibility — faint surface marks rather than the bright white scuff lines a glossy floor shows. The 20 mil wear layer hides minor wear within the printed grain pattern — low visibility, not just high durability.

What does the plank surface look like?

Up close the Salt Lake plank flows: long wavy ribbon figure sweeps the length of each board, with only quiet pin knots and light streaking to interrupt it. Board-to-board the color stays fairly even, so the floor lays down smooth and calm. The interest is in the movement of the grain, not in bold knots or heavy contrast.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

The 1mm IXPE acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. Salt Lake 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 — Salt Lake 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?

In soft midday light Salt Lake reads as an inviting, even brown; the amber keeps it warm while the chocolate depth stops it going orange. It is a floor that warms a high-contrast room: against cream upholstery it feels cozy, against black leather it warms the scheme. Bright daylight lifts the amber, and softer light lets the chocolate settle in. Either way Salt Lake stays welcoming rather than formal.

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Overview

Salt Lake blends amber and chocolate into a warm medium brown, and its surface moves in long wavy ribbons rather than sharp cathedral peaks, a softer flowing figure that reads relaxed. Sparse pin knots and subtle streaking keep it clean, so Salt Lake works where you want warmth without busy grain. Across a wide plank the ribboning gives the floor a gentle rhythm that suits an open contemporary living space. The color is warm enough to soften a black-and-cream scheme and calm enough not to compete with a feature wall. Its wood-look surface rides on a waterproof rigid core, ready for an everyday, high-use room.

Amber-chocolate warmth in long flowing ribbons, clean and calm in an open living space.

Specifications

SKU PI20005
Brand Paradigm Flooring
Collection Paradigm Insignia 20MIL
Color Salt Lake
Flooring Type WPC
Plank size 9 inches wide × 60 inches long
Thickness 8mm
Wear layer 20 mil
Edge profile Pillow Pressed Bevel
Locking system Unilin Uniclic
Underlayment 1mm IXPE
SF per carton 26.18 sq ft
Installation grade Above, On, Below grade
Waterproof Yes — 100%
Warranty Lifetime Residential / 15 Year Commercial
Certifications FloorScore

Installation, Care & Warranty

Frequently asked questions

What does it look like installed in a real room?
As shown, Salt Lake anchors a modern contemporary living room set against a backlit slat feature wall, with a cream sofa, a black leather sectional, and a sculptural arc lamp over a glass coffee table. The warm brown floor ties the pale and dark furniture together and picks up the warm glow of the slat wall behind it. An olive tree in the corner adds height and green, and the whole scene reads calm, open, and current.
Will it match my cabinets?
Against white cabinetry Salt Lake is an easy yes; the warm amber-chocolate brown gives crisp white a grounded, inviting base. It also suits warm wood-tone slat or accent millwork, echoing that same honeyed warmth. The grain is calm, so busier cabinet fronts have room to work above it.
How does this color read in a windowless basement?
Salt Lake makes a warm, inviting basement. Its amber-chocolate brown stays warm under bulb light and does not grey out the way a taupe-brown might, and the smooth ribbon grain keeps it even where low light exposes busy floors. Warm bulbs deepen the chocolate; cooler light brightens the amber. It is a reliable choice for a lower-level lounge.
Does this floor work with indoor plants?
Yes. Salt Lake was photographed with an olive tree, and its warm brown base flatters green foliage of every kind. The plank is FloorScore certified for low indoor emissions, a real plus in a room you fill with plants and use daily. Keep water from pooling under pots and the floor needs nothing else.

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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