Tigers Eye Rustic Waterproof WPC | Paradigm Flooring

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in warm greyed brown with gentle taupe cast. Tigers Eye from Paradigm Flooring — 8mm, 20 mil wear. Available at Kapriz Santa Clara.
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Multi-tone/Rustic Color Tone
8mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant
20 mil Wear Layer

Quick Answer

What is Tigers Eye?

Tigers Eye is a rigid, wood-look WPC floor built around a warm greyed brown color, with a durable, heavy-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?

Every plank is finished with a 20 mil wear layer — measuring about 0.51 mm — designed for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, giving you excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. It sits at the thicker, harder-wearing end of the range.

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. Tigers Eye 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?

The plank surface is all character: dark knots crowd across bold cathedral arches, threaded with mineral streaking and marked variation from one board to the next. Because the figure is printed, that busy, knotty look stays consistent and smooth underfoot, rustic to look at but flat and splinter-free to walk on.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. Tigers Eye'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 — Tigers Eye 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 dining room's soft daylight Tigers Eye reads as a warm, easygoing brown, its taupe cast keeping the color mellow rather than red. Against the sage-green walls the warmth turns cozier and more traditional; brighter light would lift it lighter and more rustic. It pairs naturally with cream, black, and soft greens.

Price & availability?

This floor is placed on order for your project. Contact us by call or text at (408) 753-3220 for the current lead time and a quote. Select nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or convenient showroom pickup. Verified trade accounts for contractors, designers, and architects come with trade pricing. We look forward to helping with your flooring project.

Overview

Tigers Eye is a warm greyed brown with a gentle taupe cast, and it is unmistakably a knotty, character-forward floor: numerous dark knots scatter across pronounced cathedral arches, with mineral streaking and figure that shifts markedly from board to board. The photographed dining room is transitional and traditional, a black pedestal table, cream armchairs, a glass-front hutch, and a floral centerpiece against soft sage-green walls. Built as a wood-look plank over a rigid, fully waterproof core, Tigers Eye brings that rustic knot character to a formal room without the upkeep a milled floor would demand, staying spill-proof under the table and quiet underfoot thanks to its attached pad. FloorScore certification means low-VOC air where the family gathers.

A greyed taupe-brown loaded with knot character: rustic warmth dressed up for a formal dining room.

Specifications

SKU PI20018
Brand Paradigm Flooring
Collection Paradigm Insignia 20MIL
Color Tigers Eye
Flooring Type WPC
Plank size 9 inches wide × 60 inches long
Thickness 8mm
Wear layer 20 mil
Edge profile Pillow Pressed Bevel
Locking system Unilin Uniclic
Underlayment 1mm IXPE
SF per carton 26.18 sq ft
Installation grade Above, On, Below grade
Waterproof Yes — 100%
Warranty Lifetime Residential / 15 Year Commercial
Certifications FloorScore

Installation, Care & Warranty

Frequently asked questions

What does it look like installed in a real room?
In the photo Tigers Eye fills a transitional dining room: a black pedestal table ringed with cream armchairs, a glass-front hutch, and a floral centerpiece, all set against soft sage-green walls and a dark accent door. The soft light and knotty brown floor give the formal furniture a warm, welcoming base.
Will it match my cabinets?
Tigers Eye is shown with crisp white built-ins and a sage backdrop, and its warm knotty brown makes white and cream cabinetry feel homey rather than stark. Sage-green, black, and natural wood-tone cabinets suit it too; only a cool grey-white would sit a little flat against its warmth.
How does this color read in a windowless basement?
In a windowless dining space or basement, Tigers Eye's warm brown keeps a lamp-lit room feeling traditional and cozy rather than cold. Almost any warm bulb suits it, and the heavy knot character gives the floor plenty to look at even without daylight.

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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