Platinum — WoodMax waterproof laminate by Republic Floor

Platinum is the WoodMax collection for fruitwood and exotic looks rather than oak. Its four colors recreate apple wood in two tones, Rustic Apple and Golden Apple, plus Natural Acacia and a dark, striped Brazilian Tigerwood.

The edges are rounded along the long sides and the ends, which gives each board a soft, individual outline, and the surface ranges from lightly to moderately distressed, with occasional chisel marks. Republic builds the planks with its Triple Moisture Protection technology.

The manufacturer's limited warranty is 30 years residential (see Republic Floor terms); commercial coverage is not stated in the collection text. Strong figure and color make these floors the centerpiece of a room, so keep cabinetry and walls simple: Tigerwood with white or black, the apple tones with cream and natural linen. The knotty apple boards suit a cottage or a ranch house, while acacia and tigerwood bring a warmer, more tropical feel to a contemporary room.