Thira Light Grey Waterproof WPC | Paradigm Flooring

Neutral-toned waterproof flooring in muted warm greige with a pale breezy cast. Thira from Paradigm Flooring — 7mm, 20 mil wear. Available at Kapriz Santa Clara.
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Paradigm Flooring Brand
Paradigm Odyssey 20MIL Collection
Grey (Light) Color Tone
7mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant
20 mil Wear Layer

Quick Answer

What is Thira?

Thira is a rigid, wood-look WPC floor in a muted warm greige shade, with a durable, heavy-traffic wear layer for a low-maintenance, practical finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. Day-to-day life — a dropped glass, a pet bowl, a tracked-in puddle — wipes up without swelling or delamination when cleaned promptly; standing water should not be left to sit. Outdoor use is not approved.

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

Thira comes with a 20 mil wear layer — equal to 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. It runs noticeably thicker than the entry-level wear layers.

How do I clean and maintain it?

Safe cleaners for Thira's 20 mil wear layer: vinyl-safe cleaners, damp microfiber mops, vacuum on hard-floor setting. The finish rules out abrasive scrubbers, bleach, ammonia, and solvent-based cleaners — these dull the wear layer permanently.

What does the plank surface look like?

Look closely and the Thira plank is a wood-look print over a rigid, 100% waterproof core, patterned with tight, largely straight grain that reads clean and current. Long, fine streaks travel the length of each board and a quiet cathedral figure surfaces here and there, giving depth without busyness, and small pin knots turn up now and then to keep it honest. It is a calm, sophisticated surface -- detailed enough to feel real, restrained enough to stay elegant. It is also FloorScore certified for low-VOC indoor air, which matters in a room you live in every day.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. Thira's factory-attached 1mm IXPE acoustic pad comes bonded to every plank and dampens footfall noise throughout the home — one less material decision and one less install step.

Is it safe for indoor air?

Yes — Thira 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 the bright, window-filled daylight this room gets at midday, Thira glows -- its warm greige opening up and reading soft and luminous rather than washed out. The warmth in the tone keeps all that light from turning the floor sterile, so a sun-filled room still feels inviting. As the light drops in the evening, Thira deepens into a cozier taupe-grey. It works beautifully with the room's palette of greige, taupe, and muted rose, and flatters warm woods and creamy whites.

Price & availability?

This floor is available by special order. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to verify the current lead time and get a quote. Your order can be shipped nationwide, delivered throughout the Bay Area, or picked up from our showroom. Contact us to learn about trade pricing for verified contractors, designers, and architects. Our team is ready to help you move forward.

Overview

Thira leans warm where many light greys stay cool -- a pale greige with a soft, sandy warmth that gives a bright room a welcoming rather than a chilly feel. Its figure is understated and elegant: tight, mostly straight grain threaded with long, fine streaks and the occasional quiet cathedral sweep, the kind of restrained pattern that suits a polished, contemporary space. Across an open living room, Thira reads light and airy, an easy foundation for layered neutrals and a few sculptural pieces. It is at home in upscale, current interiors where the floor should feel refined and unfussy at once.

A warm, refined greige for a bright, polished living room.

Specifications

SKU 7001
Brand Paradigm Flooring
Collection Paradigm Odyssey 20MIL
Color Thira
Flooring Type WPC
Plank size 9 inches wide × 72 inches long
Thickness 7mm
Wear layer 20 mil
Edge profile Painted V-Groove
Locking system Unilin Angle/Angle
Underlayment 1mm IXPE
SF per carton 30.92 sq ft
Installation grade Above, On, Below grade
Waterproof Yes — 100%
Warranty Lifetime Residential / 15 Year Commercial
Certifications FloorScore, GreenGuard Gold

Installation, Care & Warranty

Frequently asked questions

What does it look like installed in a real room?
In the living room we photographed, Thira stretches beneath a large sectional, a marble coffee table, and a round ottoman, styled with textured pillows, tall dried branches, and a few sculptural pieces. Against a marble feature wall and a warm wood-tone slat panel, the warm greige floor ties the cool marble and the wood-tone slat together -- it shares a little warmth with the slat and a little softness with the stone, so nothing in the room feels mismatched. The taupe and muted-rose accents pick up the floor's undertone and keep the whole space feeling calm and put-together.
Will it match my cabinets?
Because Thira carries a warm undertone, it is especially easy with wood-tone and creamy cabinetry, where it shares just enough warmth to feel cohesive. It also holds its own against cool white and pale-grey fronts, softening them rather than clashing, and it gives greige and taupe cabinets a matched, tonal look. Very cool, blue-grey cabinets are the only pairing to check in person, since Thira's warmth pulls in a different direction.
Will it still look this bright in a windowless basement?
In a basement or a room without much daylight, Thira's warm greige is an asset -- the built-in warmth means it does not go cold or grey-green under artificial light the way a cooler floor can. It reflects lamplight to keep a lower level bright and reads soft and comfortable after dark. Over its rigid, 100% waterproof core, Thira is also suited to below-grade concrete, where moisture would rule out many floors.
Does this floor work with indoor plants?
Thira makes a good partner for greenery. Its warm greige is a natural, earthy backdrop, so a single statement plant or the tall dried branches in this room read as living sculpture against it rather than getting lost. Green foliage stands out cleanly off the soft, neutral floor, and because the wood-look surface is waterproof over its rigid core, the occasional drip from watering wipes up 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