GemCore Emerald Hepburn combines the natural look of wood with the stability and waterproof performance of GemCore stone-composite flooring. Built for residential and light-commercial interiors, the Emerald Collection uses a dense rigid core made with more than 70% stone to improve dimensional stability and resistance to dents, heat and moisture compared with traditional flexible vinyl flooring.

Hepburn features a high-definition wood décor layer protected by a quartz-enhanced acrylic coating and a 12 mil wear layer. The 7" × 48.6" planks are 4 mm overall, including a factory-attached 1 mm anti-microbial EVA foam pad. Each carton contains 13 planks and covers 30.76 sq. ft.

Emerald installs as a floating glueless tap-down floor using the i4F locking system or may be glue-down installed where appropriate. The collection is approved for use with under-floor heating when installed in accordance with the manufacturer instructions. Emerald is backed by a lifetime residential and 5-year light-commercial warranty in the collection technical literature.

Contractor Notes

• Installation methods: floating glueless tap-down or glue-down.
• Emerald is listed by GemCore under its Tap-Down / i4F locking-system installation group.
• Factory-attached 1 mm anti-microbial EVA foam pad; verify manufacturer requirements before adding any separate underlayment.
• Under-floor / radiant heating is approved when installed in accordance with the current GemCore installation manual.
• Prepare the substrate and address concrete moisture, flatness, expansion space and jobsite conditions according to the current manufacturer instructions.
• The Emerald specification sheet reports IIC 63 and STC 68 sound ratings, Class I fire rating and FloorScore California 01350 VOC compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is GemCore Emerald waterproof? Yes. GemCore describes Emerald as 100% waterproof, and the Emerald test data reports 0% swelling after submersion.
• How thick is Emerald? 4 mm overall, including the factory-attached 1 mm EVA foam pad.
• How much flooring is in a carton? 13 planks covering 30.76 sq. ft. per carton.
• How is Emerald installed? Floating glueless tap-down using the i4F system or glue-down installation.
• Can Emerald be used with radiant heat? Yes, when installed within the limits and procedures in the current manufacturer installation manual.
• What warranty applies? The Emerald collection specification sheet lists lifetime residential and 5-year light-commercial coverage. Current GemCore warranty terms govern.

Documents & Resources

• Hepburn Product Page
• Emerald Collection Specification Sheet
• GemCore Installation — Emerald / Tap-Down i4F
• GemCore Limited Warranty
• About GemCore Stone Composite Flooring
• Doug Ashy Flooring Buying Guide