Sprout Whitewashed Waterproof SPC | Paradigm Flooring

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in whitewashed cream with a faint warm undertone. Sprout from Paradigm Flooring — 5.3mm, 20 mil wear.
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White/Whitewashed Color Tone
5.3mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant
20 mil Wear Layer

Quick Answer

What is Sprout?

Sprout is a rigid, wood-look SPC floor in a whitewashed cream shade, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a simple, carefree finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. A splash at the sink or a dropped glass wipes up without harming Sprout when cleaned promptly; don't leave water standing. Indoor use only — outdoor installation is not approved.

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

The surface of Sprout is finished with a 20 mil wear layer — that's approximately 0.51 mm — appropriate for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, giving you excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. It's a step up from the standard-duty wear layers in everyday durability.

Will it hold up to daily life?

Sprout has a 20 mil protective layer — thicker than the thin wear layers on entry-level LVT. That's the physical protective film above the print, sealed by finish.

What does the plank surface look like?

Look closely at a Sprout plank and the grain rises in open cathedral arches, each board carrying its own set of gentle flowing peaks. Small knots with dark centers punctuate the figure, and faint mineral streaking traces along the grain to keep the washed cream from reading flat. It is a printed wood-look surface over a hard SPC core, so that detailed character stays crisp and consistent from plank to plank across the 9-inch width.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

The 1mm EVA acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. Sprout 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 — Sprout 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?

Sprout reads warmest under the soft evening downlights this room relies on, where the cream picks up an ambient glow and turns genuinely cozy after dark. Give it daylight instead and the same floor cools slightly toward a cleaner off-white. That built-in warmth lets Sprout sit happily beside warm wood-tone furniture, leather, and soft-white walls without the chill a greyer white can bring to a room.

Price & availability?

This flooring is brought in as a special order. Get in touch by call or text at (408) 753-3220 to check lead time and receive a quote. We provide nationwide shipping, local delivery throughout the Bay Area, and showroom pickup. Trade pricing and trade accounts are available to verified contractors, designers, and architects. Our team is ready to help you move forward.

Overview

Sprout is a pale whitewashed cream, warmer and a touch softer than a true grey-white, with just enough golden warmth to feel cozy rather than clinical. Its grain runs in open cathedral arches, flowing peaks with a quiet, washed-back character, scattered with small dark-centered knots and faint mineral streaking along the figure. The wood-look surface is printed and topped with a heavy 20-mil wear layer over a rigid stone-polymer core, so the pale finish shrugs off everyday scuffs. In a modern living room lit by warm evening downlights, Sprout glows with a calm, inviting softness.

Sprout brings a warm, cream-toned calm that feels cozy after dark, not cold.

Specifications

SKU PPSPC2022
Brand Paradigm Flooring
Collection Paradigm Performer 20MIL
Color Sprout
Flooring Type SPC
Plank size 9 inches wide × 60 inches long
Thickness 5.3mm
Wear layer 20 mil
Edge profile Painted Bevel
Locking system Click
Underlayment 1mm EVA
SF per carton 30.24 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?
Installed, Sprout fills a modern living room furnished with a white sofa and chairs, a leather armchair, and a low coffee table set over a soft area rug. A circular backlit mirror and a globe floor lamp throw warm pools of light across the cream floor, and potted greenery adds a live accent in the corner. The effect is relaxed and layered: the pale floor keeps a mostly-white room from feeling stark while the warm lighting makes the whole space feel lived-in.
Will it match my cabinets?
In this space Sprout meets pale wood-tone cabinetry and white paneling, and the warm cream floor blends into both rather than drawing a hard line. Because the shade carries its own warmth, it flatters honey and natural wood-tone fronts especially well, and it stays friendly with plain white or cream cabinets too. Reach for very dark or cool-grey cabinets only if you want Sprout to read as the lighter, warmer counterweight beneath them.
Will it still look this bright in a windowless basement?
Sprout is well suited to rooms that lean on artificial light. The photographed space has no daytime window light and runs on warm downlights, and the cream floor takes that beautifully. In a windowless basement it reflects lamp and ceiling light back into the room and keeps the mood warm rather than cold; under warmer bulbs it deepens to a soft glow, and under cooler ones it steadies toward a clean off-white. A pale floor like this is a reliable way to stop a low-light room from feeling closed in.
Does this floor work with indoor plants?
Yes, and the room shows exactly that, with potted greenery set in the corner against the floor. A warm cream floor like Sprout is a soft, neutral ground that lets green foliage read as the pop of color, so a trailing plant, a leafy statement piece, or a cluster of small pots all stand out cleanly against it. Nothing about the floor makes plants harder to keep: slip saucers under the pots so any standing water gets wiped up promptly, and the waterproof surface handles the occasional drip without worry.

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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