Sole Medium Beige Waterproof SPC | Gaia Floor
Why Visit Our Showroom?
For Contractors & Trade
Why Buy From Us?
Quick Answer
What is Sole?
Sole is a wood-look SPC floor in a soft warm beige tone, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a low-maintenance, practical space.
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?
Sole is protected by a 20 mil wear layer — equivalent to 0.50 mm — designed for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, offering excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. It's a common step-up in wear-layer thickness, where the extra protection starts to matter.
Will it hold up to daily life?
Dog nails, cat claws, litter grit, water-bowl splash — Sole's 20 mil wear layer and UV-cured ceramic bead (EnduraPro) 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 is a smooth printed wood-look organized around tight grain lines with a clean flowing figure tracing each board. Occasional small knots and faint mineral flecking appear at a sparse density, so the run stays orderly and polished rather than character-heavy. The top is sealed with a UV-cured ceramic-bead finish that resists scratches and stains and needs no waxing.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
The IXPE antimicrobial sound-deadening acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. Sole 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 — Sole carries FloorScore, GREENGUARD Gold certifications, independently tested for low chemical emissions. That matters most for households with allergies, asthma, or young children.
Will this color work in my room?
Sole is a warm beige with a quiet taupe depth that gives a room a composed, slightly more substantial footing than a pale neutral. Because the figure is clean and the tone is mid-light, it works as a refined base that flatters dressier furnishings, pairing easily with cream and slate upholstery, polished metals, and dark carved wood-tone pieces. Under cool overhead light the taupe note keeps Sole from reading flat, and under warmer lamps it deepens a touch toward a soft mushroom, so the floor keeps its elegant, settled character whatever the room's lighting.
Price & availability?
This floor is not stocked in our warehouse and is ordered for your project. For today's lead time and a quote, call or text (408) 753-3220. Nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, and showroom pickup are available. Verified trade professionals qualify for trade pricing. We'll be glad to help you get started.
Overview
Sole is a soft warm beige with a subtle taupe depth, a wood-look print laid over a stone-polymer core. The pattern is composed and refined: a clean flowing figure runs along tight grain lines, with only occasional small knots and faint mineral flecking, so each board reads polished rather than rustic. The planks click together as a glueless floating floor and wear a UV-cured ceramic-bead finish that resists scratches and stains, which keeps the warm taupe-beige tone of Sole even across a formal, often-used sitting room. In this transitional room the floor sits beneath cool overhead light, paired with tufted cream armchairs, two sofas, a carved coffee table, a cascade chandelier, a classical sculptural bust, and a small bonsai as the one note of green against warm off-white walls and cabinetry. That elegant, settled mood makes Sole a natural fit for a formal living or sitting room, a refined parlor, or a dressed dining space where you want a quietly upscale floor under layered traditional furnishings.
A soft taupe-deepened beige with a clean, polished grain, a quietly upscale floor for a formal transitional sitting room.
Specifications
| SKU | GA805311 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Gaia Floor |
| Collection | eTerra Red Series |
| Color | Sole |
| Plank size | 9 inches wide × 60 inches long |
| Thickness | 8mm |
| Wear layer | 20 mil |
| Finish | UV-cured ceramic bead (EnduraPro) |
| Locking system | Valinge 5G drop-down |
| Underlayment | IXPE antimicrobial sound-deadening pad |
| SF per carton | 18.86 sq ft |
| Installation grade | Above, On, Below grade |
| Waterproof | Yes — 100% |
| Warranty | 50 Years Residential / 10 Years Light Commercial limited warranty (prorated after the first 5 residential years). Covers manufacturing defects, the UV-cured ceramic-bead finish, and topical waterproof protection under normal use. Non-transferable; original purchaser, single-site installation. |
| Certifications | FloorScore, GREENGUARD Gold |