Quick Answer What is Troyes? Troyes is a wood-look SPC floor in a soft greyed mid-tan brown tone, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a simple, carefree finish. Is it waterproof? Yes — 100% waterproof. A splash at the sink or a dropped glass wipes up without harming Troyes when cleaned promptly; don't leave water standing. Indoor use only — outdoor installation is not approved. How durable is it, and what traffic can it take? Troyes is protected by a 20 mil wear layer — equivalent to 0.50 mm — designed for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, providing excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. Noticeably thicker than the everyday layers below it. Will it hold up to daily life? Troyes has a 20 mil protective layer — thicker than the roughly 12-mil mid-tier and 6-mil entry-level LVT wear layers. That's the physical protective film above the print, sealed by finish. What does the plank surface look like? Up close, the Troyes plank shows open cathedral grain — long arching figure that flows the length of the board over the weathered mid-tan ground. The character lives in the knots: moderate, medium-sized dark knots with fine cracks splitting out of them, joined by mineral streaks that follow the grain. No two boards carry the same figure, so the surface varies plank to plank the way a reclaimed rustic floor does. It is a wood-look print over a stone-polymer core, so the knots and cracks are part of the printed decor — the surface itself stays smooth and consistent underfoot. Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo? The 1.5mm IXPE anti-microbial acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. Troyes is quieter underfoot than LVT with a loose pad — both for the walker and for rooms below in multi-story homes. Will this color work in my room? In warm afternoon daylight, Troyes lifts to a bright mid-tan, the greyed cast keeping the browns settled rather than golden. Under cooler or dimmer light it reads a touch deeper and more grounded, closer to a soft taupe-brown. That mid-tone range is forgiving: it pairs easily with white and off-white walls, navy, black, and warm metals, and because Troyes sits between the pale and the dark floors it neither washes out a bright room nor closes in a small one. Price & availability? This product is in stock and available to order. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to check the latest availability and request a written quote. Nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, and showroom pickup are available. Verified contractors, designers, and architects receive trade pricing. Feel free to get in touch with any questions. Jump to: Overview Specifications Installation & Care FAQ Overview Troyes reads as a weathered mid-tan brown — warm at its core but cooled by a soft greyed cast that keeps it from turning orange. Open cathedral grain flows the length of each board, and prominent dark knots punctuate the mid-tan field with fine cracks radiating out of them and scattered mineral streaks tracing the grain. The figure shifts gently from board to board, so a run of Troyes looks gathered from a real rustic pile rather than stamped from one plank. It belongs in a hard-working, character-rich room — a farmhouse kitchen, a mudroom, or an open family space where you want warmth with a little grit. Weathered mid-tan boards with dark, honest knots and real rustic character. Specifications Brand Medieval Floors Collection Marseille Collection (8mm) Color Troyes Plank size 9 inches wide × 60 inches long Thickness 8mm Wear layer 20 mil Locking system UNILIN Underlayment 1.5mm IXPE anti-microbial acoustic (attached) SF per carton 18.8 sq ft Installation grade Above, On, Below grade Waterproof Yes — 100% Warranty Limited Lifetime Residential / 10 Years Commercial Certifications GREENGUARD Gold, FloorScore, SCS Responsible Source, Lacey Act Compliant, Phthalate Free, EPA TSCA Title VI Compliant, CARB Phase 2 Compliant Installation, Care & Warranty Installation, Care & Warranty Guide Subfloor prep, acclimation, over concrete & radiant, everyday cleaning, what to avoid, furniture & pets, sunlight & UV, and warranty basics — the full SPC guide, in one place. Read the guide → Frequently asked questions What does it look like installed in a real room? Installed, Troyes turns a modern farmhouse kitchen into a room that feels worked-in and warm. In the photographed space the mid-tan boards run beneath navy-blue shaker cabinets and a reclaimed-wood island, with open wood shelving, mason-jar pendants, and white subway tile above. Warm afternoon daylight from the windows brings out the mid-tan and catches the dark knots, so Troyes reads as the rustic anchor of the room while the navy and white keep it feeling fresh rather than heavy. Will it match my cabinets? Troyes is an easy match for kitchen cabinets. Against the navy-blue shaker cabinets in the photo, the warm mid-tan floor softens the deep blue and keeps the room from feeling cold, while the dark knots echo darker hardware and the reclaimed-wood island. It works just as well under white, cream, or sage cabinetry, and with a warm wood-tone cabinet it reads as a natural, lived-in pairing. Because the mid-tan sits in the middle of the range, Troyes neither disappears against pale cabinets nor competes with dark ones. How does this color read in a windowless basement? In a windowless basement or a low-light room, Troyes holds its warmth better than a grey or a very pale floor. The mid-tan brown settles a little deeper without daylight, drifting toward a soft taupe, but the warm base keeps the space feeling grounded rather than gloomy, and the dark knots and mineral streaks still give the eye something to read. Pair Troyes with warm-toned lighting and light walls to keep the mid-tan looking its warmest below grade. More common SPC questions → Explore More Colors in the Medieval Floors Daisy Cleo Coral Leona Lille Matoury Mystic Amber SS Written by Sergey Stotskiy Managing Partner, Kapriz Hardwood Floors · Licensed California C-15 Flooring Contractor #875369 (active since 2006) · Established 2003







