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Shasta Light Brown Waterproof SPC | GemCore Flooring

GemCore · Opal Collection

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in golden honey-tan with a mellow caramel glow. Shasta from GemCore Flooring — 5mm, 20 mil wear. Available at Kapriz Santa Clara.

  • 7″ wide × 48.6″ long
  • 5mm thick
  • 20 mil wear layer
  • By wear-layer tier: Residential up to Lifetime; Light Commercial 5-20 Years; Commercial 5-10 Years (GemCore Stone Composite warranty, pre-attached pad).
100% Waterproof
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At a Glance

ConstructionSPC
Width7″
Thickness5mm
Top Veneer20 mil
WarrantyBy wear-layer tier: Residential up to Lifetime; Light Commercial 5-20 Years; Commercial 5-10 Years (GemCore Stone Composite warranty, pre-attached pad).

Quick Answer

What is Shasta?

Shasta is a wood-look SPC floor built around a golden honey-tan color, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a durable, easy-care finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. The rigid core stands up to everyday surface water — spills, mop water, pet accidents — without swelling or delaminating when wiped up promptly. It won't substitute for fixing a standing leak; dry the floor and the source quickly. Not approved for outdoor installation; keep the subfloor dry before and during install.

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

Shasta has a 20 mil wear layer — approximately 0.51 mm — recommended 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?

Minor scratches on Shasta stay low-visibility — faint surface marks rather than the bright white scuff lines a glossy floor shows. The 20 mil wear layer hides minor wear within the printed grain pattern, so day-to-day marks blend in rather than standing out.

What does the plank surface look like?

Up close, the Shasta plank shows a flowing cathedral grain with sweeping arched figure lines that curve rather than run straight, broken by scattered small dark knots along the arches and soft mineral flecking throughout. At 7 inches wide, that grain detail reads more concentrated and active than it would spread across a wider board.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

The acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. Shasta 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 — Shasta 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?

Shasta's warm honey-tan stays true in most lighting -- a cooler, north-facing room won't wash it out, and it doesn't swing orange the way a redder brown can under warm bulbs.

Price & availability?

This product ships as a special order. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to confirm today's lead time and request a quote. We can arrange nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or pickup. Ask about trade pricing if you're a verified contractor, designer, or architect. We'll be glad to help you get started.

Overview

Shasta carries a warm honey-tan base with soft golden-caramel undertones, and the surface adds an arched, cathedral-style figure that sweeps the length of each plank, with small dark knots and soft mineral flecking scattered through it. At 7 inches, the plank runs narrower than most of the shared Light Brown family it belongs to -- several of those siblings come in 9-inch or wider formats -- and a narrower board means more seam lines across a given floor, which can read as a busier, more line-driven rhythm instead of one continuous field. That kind of rhythm suits kitchens, hallways, and other rooms where you want the floor to add visual movement. Right for someone who wants Shasta's livelier, more textured rhythm underfoot -- if you'd rather have a calmer, more open field with fewer seams, a wider-format board in the same family is the better fit.

A honey-tan floor with a grain that never stops moving across the plank.


Specifications

SKUopal-shasta
BrandGemCore Flooring
CollectionOpal
ColorShasta
Flooring TypeSPC
Plank size7 inches wide × 48.6 inches long
Thickness5mm
Wear layer20 mil
Locking systemUniClic (Angle-Angle / Tap-Down)
UnderlaymentPre-attached pad (EVA / IXPE backing)
SF per carton21.29 sq ft
Installation gradeAbove, On, Below grade
WaterproofYes — 100%
WarrantyBy wear-layer tier: Residential up to Lifetime; Light Commercial 5-20 Years; Commercial 5-10 Years (GemCore Stone Composite warranty, pre-attached pad).
CertificationsFloorScore

Installation, Care & Warranty

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will it match my cabinets?
Shasta's honey-tan warmth pairs cleanly with cream and warm-white cabinets, keeping the room in one warm register without competing. Against cooler or deep-toned cabinets it reads as a warm contrast instead of a match.
Will it still look this bright in a windowless basement?
In a room with little or no natural light, a light warm brown like Shasta tends to hold its color better than a very dark floor.
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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

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