Southern Oak Light Beige Waterproof SPC | Republic Floor
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What is Southern Oak?
Southern Oak is a rigid, wood-look SPC floor in a pale greige tone, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a simple, carefree finish.
Is it waterproof?
Yes — 100% waterproof. Unlike engineered hardwood or laminate, surface spills don't soak in, and the rigid core won't cup or buckle. Wipe up spills and pet accidents promptly and don't leave standing water. Not approved for outdoor installation.
How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?
Southern Oak is protected by a 20 mil wear layer — which works out to 0.51 mm — intended for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, giving you 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?
What 20 mil typically means in real homes: many years of everyday household use without visible wear-through. Southern Oak in heavy-traffic zones (kitchen, entry) works hardest and shows the first signs soonest; quieter rooms like bedrooms keep their look longest.
What does the plank surface look like?
Up close, Southern Oak shows long sweeping cathedral arches flowing down the center of each plank, with a faint hairline fissure or two tracing the grain for a lived-in feel. Small knots sit at a moderate, easy spacing, and the figure varies gently from plank to plank, so the printed wood-look surface reads natural rather than repeated.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. Southern Oak's factory-attached 1.5mm Bio Guard anti-bacterial 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?
Because Southern Oak is a very-light floor, it brightens a dim or north-facing room and helps a small space feel larger. The cream wash keeps the greige from tipping cold, so it reads soft and open in daylight and stays a warm beige under lamplight instead of reading gray.
Price & availability?
This product ships as a special order. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to confirm today's lead time and request a quote. Whether you need nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or pickup, we can help. If you're a verified contractor, designer, or architect, ask about our trade pricing. Let us know how we can help with your project.
Overview
A soft cream wash sits over a greige base in Southern Oak, so the very-light floor reads warm and quiet rather than flat or stark. Sweeping arches and a faint fissure or two give the printed wood-look surface subtle texture without busyness, and each plank stays calm and consistent across a wide run. As a rigid SPC floor, Southern Oak stands up to busy foot traffic and everyday spills, which suits bedrooms, calm home offices, and serene, low-key living rooms.
Southern Oak is a cream-washed greige that keeps a quiet room feeling calm and warm.
Specifications
| Brand | Republic Floor |
|---|---|
| Collection | The Woodland Oak |
| Color | Southern Oak |
| Flooring Type | SPC |
| Plank size | 7.125 inches wide × 60 inches long |
| Thickness | 6mm |
| Wear layer | 20 mil |
| Locking system | Angle-drop click-lock |
| Underlayment | 1.5mm Bio Guard anti-bacterial acoustic EVA (attached) |
| SF per carton | 23.76 sq ft |
| Installation grade | Above, On, Below grade |
| Waterproof | Yes — 100% |
| Warranty | 25 Years Residential / 10 Years Commercial. Covers manufacturing defects, wear-through, and staining under normal use. |
| Certifications | FloorScore |