Silver Elm Light Brown Waterproof SPC | Republic Floor
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What is Silver Elm?
Silver Elm is a waterproof, wood-look SPC floor in a warm caramel-honey tan tone, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a simple, carefree finish.
Is it waterproof?
Yes — 100% waterproof. Silver Elm handles pet accidents, water-bowl spills, and tracked-in mud without swelling, as long as they are wiped up promptly. Clean up standing water quickly. Not approved for outdoor installation.
How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?
Silver Elm has a 20 mil wear layer — measuring about 0.51 mm — ideal for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, so you get excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. In everyday use, it's a step up from the standard-duty wear layers.
Will it hold up to daily life?
Silver Elm's 20 mil wear layer and finish resist scratching and scuffing over years of use. It wipes clean with a vinyl-safe cleaner and a damp mop, and keeps the printed grain reading consistent across the floor.
What does the plank surface look like?
Up close, the surface is defined by that one long figure running almost the full length of the board without breaking into busy peaks -- the calm continuity is what sets it apart. A few small knots and thin mineral striations sit lightly across the face, sparse enough to read natural rather than rustic. The tone drifts just a touch from plank to plank, so a full floor of Silver Elm never falls into an obvious repeat.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. Silver Elm's factory-attached 2mm solution EVA acoustic pad comes bonded to every plank and dampens footfall noise throughout the home — one less material decision and one less install step.
Will this color work in my room?
Silver Elm's honey tan warms up under bright daylight and reads a shade deeper under evening lamplight, so it keeps its glow in both a sunny south room and a cooler north-facing one. The faint golden cast pairs easily with soft whites, greige walls, and muted greens without fighting them. If your Bay Area rooms swing from foggy morning light to golden-hour sun, this warm mid-tone stays even across the day.
Price & availability?
This product is available to order specifically for your project. For today's lead time and a quote, call or text (408) 753-3220. Whether you need nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or pickup, we can help. Ask about trade pricing if you're a verified contractor, designer, or architect. Our team is ready to help you move forward.
Overview
Silver Elm runs one long, uninterrupted figure down each board, so the grain reads calm and continuous instead of busy. The color is a warm honey tan with a faint golden cast -- light enough to keep a room open, warm enough that it never goes cool or flat. Only a few small knots and some soft mineral striations break the surface, giving Silver Elm gentle board-to-board variation without heavy rustic character. As a rigid click-lock plank it stands up to everyday traffic, spills, and pet claws, which makes it an easy fit for open living areas, bedrooms, and whole-home runs where you want one quiet, consistent tone.
One long, quiet figure from board to board -- a warm honey tan with just enough knot to read natural.
Specifications
| Brand | Republic Floor |
|---|---|
| Collection | The Rock |
| Color | Silver Elm |
| Flooring Type | SPC |
| Plank size | 9 inches wide × 60 inches long |
| Thickness | 6mm |
| Wear layer | 20 mil |
| Locking system | Angle-drop click-lock |
| Underlayment | 2mm acoustic solution EVA (attached) |
| SF per carton | 30.5 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 |