North Forest — WoodMax waterproof laminate by Republic Floor

North Forest is the largest WoodMax collection, with fourteen colors. It covers the whole natural range, from pale butter and whitewashed boards through sand, honey and beige to a mid brown and light and darker greys, so it is a practical place to start if you are not yet sure which direction a room should go.

Like Bear Woods, North Forest uses Republic's Triple Moisture Protection PLUS and individually sealed planks, and the manufacturer rates it as waterproof for up to 300 hours. The embossed surface follows the wood grain, and the planks click together for a fast floating installation.

With this many colors, narrow the choice in two steps. First decide on warm, neutral or cool by holding samples against your cabinet fronts or wall paint; then pick the depth by the amount of daylight in the room. Republic's own guidance favors SPC over laminate in bathrooms, so use North Forest in living areas, bedrooms and kitchens. Warranty terms are not stated in its collection text; we confirm them before quoting.