Torino Medium Brown Waterproof SPC | Gaia Floor

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in medium brown washed with gentle amber. Torino from Gaia Floor — 8mm, 20 mil wear. Available at Kapriz Santa Clara.
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Gaia Floor Brand
eTerra Red Series Collection
SPC Flooring Type
8mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant
20 mil Wear Layer

Quick Answer

What is Torino?

Torino is a waterproof, wood-look SPC floor in a medium brown washed shade, with a heavy residential, light-commercial-ready wear layer for a durable, easy-care finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. Powder-room splashes, daily wet feet, and towel drops wipe up without harm when cleaned promptly. Indoor use only — not for installation inside showers or wet rooms, and outdoor installation is not approved.

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

Every plank is finished with a 20 mil wear layer — approximately 0.50 mm — appropriate for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, so you get 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?

Kitchen stress test: dropped cutlery, pans slid from oven to counter, refrigerator casters, and dishwasher spray — Torino's 20 mil wear layer and UV-cured ceramic bead (EnduraPro) finish handle the spills, dropped pots, and dragged stools of daily kitchen use, and wipe clean with a vinyl-safe cleaner.

What does the plank surface look like?

Up close the plank surface shows open cathedral grain with flowing figure and long arcs, plus a few medium cat's-eye knots with dark centers and fine mineral flecking along the grain. The print sits under a UV-cured ceramic-bead finish, so the texture you see reads as natural wood-tone variation board to board rather than a glossy, uniform sheet.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. Torino's factory-attached IXPE antimicrobial sound-deadening 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 — Torino 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?

This is a true mid-tone, so Torino works in most rooms without forcing the rest of the palette one way. The warm amber undertone pairs easily with cream, off-white, and soft neutral furnishings, and it gives a calm, airy feel under daylight while still holding its warmth in the evening.

Price & availability?

This flooring is brought in as a special order. For a fast answer, call or text (408) 753-3220 for today's lead time and a quote. We provide nationwide shipping, local delivery throughout the Bay Area, and showroom pickup. Verified contractors, designers, and architects receive trade pricing. We're glad to help however works best for you.

Overview

Torino is a warm medium brown with a soft amber depth, a wood-look print pressed over a rigid stone-polymer core. The grain reads as open cathedral figure with long sweeping arcs down each board, broken by scattered cat's-eye knots with dark centers and fine mineral flecking along the gentle ribbon. It is a calm, airy mid-tone that suits open living rooms, dining areas, and bright everyday spaces where you want warmth without going dark. Because Torino is built on an SPC core with a 20 mil wear layer and a UV-cured ceramic-bead finish, it resists scratches and stands up to daily foot traffic, and it is waterproof against spills that are wiped up promptly. Come see how the amber depth of Torino reads at our Santa Clara showroom on Laurelwood Rd, where the Bay Area light shifts from foggy morning to golden-hour sun.

A warm medium brown with amber depth and open cathedral grain, built to take real daily wear.

Specifications

SKU GA805313
Brand Gaia Floor
Collection eTerra Red Series
Color Torino
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

Installation, Care & Warranty

Frequently asked questions

What does it look like installed in a real room?
Installed across a full floor, Torino reads as a calm, airy warm brown that fills the room without darkening it. In a modern minimalist living room with a curved sofa, a round coffee table, and cream furnishings, the medium amber tone keeps the space soft and open, and the cathedral grain and scattered knots give the floor enough movement to feel like real planks under soft midday daylight.
Will it match my cabinets?
Torino sits comfortably next to light wood shelving and similar light wood-tone built-ins, since both share a warm undertone in the same mid range. The amber depth in Torino keeps it from competing with lighter wood cabinetry, so the two read as a coordinated warm palette rather than a clash; pair it with warm cream or off-white walls and the whole room stays soft and cohesive.
How does this color read in a windowless basement?
Torino has enough warmth to hold up away from a bright window. Under the soft daylight of a window-lit living room the amber depth comes forward and the cathedral grain stays easy to read, and in a dimmer or more enclosed space that same warm mid-tone keeps the floor from going gray or cold the way a cooler shade can. Because it is rated for indoor use over a stone-polymer core, Torino also suits below-grade rooms where moisture resistance matters.
Does this floor work with indoor plants?
Torino makes an easy backdrop for greenery. The warm medium brown and amber depth give a potted tree or a few leafy plants a natural setting, and the calm cathedral grain lets the green read as the accent rather than fighting the floor. Set planters on saucers and use felt pads under heavy pots so nothing scratches the finish, and wipe up any overflow promptly since the floor is waterproof against spills only when they are removed quickly.

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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