Troubador Medium Brown Waterproof SPC | Paradigm Flooring

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in warm brown with a golden-olive cast. Troubador from Paradigm Flooring — 8mm, 20 mil wear. Available at Kapriz Santa Clara.
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Paradigm Flooring Brand
Paradigm Conquest 20MIL Collection
Medium Brown Color Tone
8mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant
20 mil Wear Layer

Quick Answer

What is Troubador?

Troubador is a wood-look SPC floor in a warm brown tone, with a durable, heavy-traffic wear layer for a low-maintenance, practical finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. Troubador handles pet accidents, water-bowl spills, and tracked-in mud wiped up promptly without swelling. Clean up standing water quickly. Not approved for outdoor installation.

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

The surface of Troubador is finished with a 20 mil wear layer — approximately 0.51 mm — designed for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, offering 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?

Troubador's 20 mil wear layer and finish resist scratching and scuffing over years of use. It wipes clean with a vinyl-safe cleaner and a damp mop, and keeps the printed grain reading consistent across the floor.

What does the plank surface look like?

The Troubador plank is a study in movement: open flowing grain, tight cathedral peaks, and long sweeping arcs run the length of every board. Numerous small knots and fine mineral streaks are scattered through the figure, and the board-to-board variation is pronounced, so no run of Troubador looks stamped from one board.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. Troubador's factory-attached 1.5mm 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 — Troubador 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 afternoon daylight softened by warm globe pendants, Troubador's golden-olive undertone glows and the brown lifts toward honey at the edges of the light. It is a color that answers a dark room: against espresso cabinetry and panelled walls it reads warm rather than muddy, and it stops a moody scheme from feeling heavy. Pair Troubador with black-based furniture and brass or aged-gold fixtures and the olive note ties the metals in.

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 offer nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or showroom pickup. Verified trade accounts for contractors, designers, and architects come with trade pricing. We'll be glad to help you get started.

Overview

Troubador is a rich warm brown carrying a golden-olive undertone that sets it apart from a plain coffee brown. Its grain is busy in the best way: dense cathedral arches and sweeping arcs cross each plank, threaded with fine mineral streaking and scattered small knots. That density gives Troubador depth without any single loud feature, which suits a formal dining room where the floor should feel considered. Laid in wide 9-inch planks under a dark, layered scheme, the golden warmth keeps the room from going cold. The surface is a wood-look print over a waterproof rigid core, so a spill at the table is a non-event.

Golden-olive warmth and dense cathedral grain for a dining room that leans dark and considered.

Specifications

SKU CON2044PAD
Brand Paradigm Flooring
Collection Paradigm Conquest 20MIL
Color Troubador
Flooring Type SPC
Plank size 9 inches wide × 72 inches long
Thickness 8mm
Wear layer 20 mil
Edge profile Mini Enhanced Painted Bevel
Locking system Unilin (5G)
Underlayment 1.5mm attached pad
SF per carton 17.67 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?
As photographed, Troubador floors a contemporary luxe dining room built around an oval marble table and upholstered chairs, with lit glass display cabinets and dark espresso panelling framing the space. Pampas grass and layered greenery soften the dark scheme, and warm globe pendants pool light over the table. The golden-brown floor is the warm counterweight to all that dark wood-tone cabinetry, carrying the room's richness at floor level without disappearing into it.
Will it match my cabinets?
Troubador is made for dark cabinetry. Beside espresso or near-black wood-tone units the golden-olive floor supplies contrast and warmth, so the lower half of the room does not read as one dark mass. If your cabinets are lighter, Troubador still works as the richer, deeper element underfoot.
How does this color read in a windowless basement?
Troubador is a confident basement floor. Its mid-depth brown and dense grain absorb the flatness of low light, and the golden undertone keeps it warm where a cooler brown would turn grey. Under warm bulbs the honey notes come up; under bright white light the olive edge shows more. The busy figure means there is always something to catch the eye even far from a window.
Does this floor work with indoor plants?
Yes. Troubador was shown with pampas grass and trailing greenery for good reason: the golden-olive base flatters green foliage and dried naturals alike. It is FloorScore certified for low emissions, a plus in a dining room where you gather and linger. Keep standing water off the surface under pots and the floor stays as it is.

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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