Authorized GemCore dealer and installer in Utah
GemCore Lakeshore
10 colorways we supply and install in Utah · Waterproof Laminate. Select a swatch for full specs and photos.
Colors and formats
Every color below stays on its own product page for shopping—this collection page is the primary indexable URL.
Collection specifications
Values below appear on manufacturer data in our catalog. Where SKUs differ, multiple values are listed.
- Brand
- GemCore
- Category
- Waterproof Laminate
- Construction
- Waterproof laminate
- Thickness
- 12mm
- Width
- 7-1/2"
- Length
- 48"
- Wear layer
- Scratch Resistant, Commercially Rated AC4 Melamine
- Finish
- Ultra-Matte The Lakeshore Waterproof Laminate Collection features planks that are
- Texture
- True Wood Touch (EIR) texture
- Install method
- Angle-Snap
- Warranty
- Lifetime Residential | 10 Year Light to Medium Commercial
Overview
GemCore Lakeshore is waterproof laminate: 12mm thick, 7-1/2" wide, 48" long planks with a commercially rated AC4 melamine wear layer and True Wood Touch (EIR) texture. Edge treatment is a painted bevel; sheen is ultra-matte. Install method is Angle-Snap. Manufacturer warranty language in our catalog: Lifetime Residential | 10 Year Light to Medium Commercial. No transition moldings required in spans up to 65' per GemCore’s product copy.
Ten colorways (Aurora through Warren) share the same construction—this page is the indexable home for the line; individual color pages stay live for shoppers and samples.
Suitability for Utah homes
Waterproof laminate with an AC4 wear layer is built for Utah kitchens, mudrooms, and finished basements where hardwood risk is high and pets track grit. Dry winter air is less of a cupping concern than with solid wood, though you still follow expansion rules. EIR texture helps hide micro-scratches better than flat prints. Stairs need the right profiles; we do not pretend laminate is identical to oak on treads.
Install and care
Angle-Snap floating install over a flat, dry subfloor. GemCore states Lakeshore is wet-mop and steam-mop friendly and compatible with underfloor heating—follow their instructions, including any dwell-time limits for steam. Not refinishable like hardwood; damage usually means plank replacement. Our crew handles layout, transitions, and underlayment as specified.
How it compares
Lakeshore vs Seaside: same GemCore waterproof laminate platform and AC4 story, but Seaside uses wider/longer 9-1/4" × 72" planks versus Lakeshore’s 7-1/2" × 48". Lakeshore vs SK Elegance SPC: laminate with melamine wear layer vs rigid-core SPC vinyl—different materials for different feel and acoustic preferences.
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FAQ
Is Lakeshore real wood?
No—it is waterproof laminate with an EIR wood-look surface, per GemCore.
What does AC4 mean here?
GemCore lists a commercially rated AC4 melamine wear layer on Lakeshore—suited to higher residential traffic than light AC ratings.
Can it go in basements?
Waterproof laminate is commonly used on finished Utah basements when the slab is dry and flat; we still moisture-test before install.
Do you install GemCore?
Yes—authorized dealer and installer. Book at /book/.
Request a quote / See it in your home
Book a Free In-Home Floor Fit Consultation. We bring samples, help you compare options in your lighting, and quote install—no showroom trip required.
Specs and photos sourced from GemCore ( manufacturer ) . Prices not listed—quotes are project-specific. Call (801) 421-4348 .