Every MSI Everlife Shorecliffs Color (2026): Extra-Long 12mm Hybrid Planks
Twelve-millimeter hybrid rigid core, a 30 mil equivalent AC5 protection layer, and 87-inch planks that floor an open plan with fewer end joints. All 7 active colors below, ordered light to dark, with a note on how each one reads across an open floor.
At a Glance: The Shorecliffs Lineup
| Color | Color Family | Designer's Note | Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Houston Trail | Blonde | Pale creamy blonde with fine, even grain and soft oak figure. Calls to mind a clean white oak in its most natural state. Airy, serene, expansive. | View Product → |
 | Schertz Oak | Blonde | Warm sandy blonde with tan undertones and naturally varied oak figure, knots included. Captures the look of a sun-washed natural oak. Relaxed, organic, welcoming. | View Product → |
 | Sunny Shake | Blonde | Soft warm white with a cream undertone and whisper-fine grain. Reminiscent of a fresh whitewashed oak with real wood character. Bright, pale, luminous. | View Product → |
 | Brundinson | Brown | Soft taupe brown with gentle greige movement and quiet cathedral figure. Resembles a light-stained European oak with the color calmed down. Muted, refined, versatile. | View Product → |
 | Roghan | Brown | Rich medium brown with deep amber warmth and expressive cathedral grain. Echoes a hand-stained heritage oak. Warm, storied, substantial. | View Product → |
 | Wallingford Blonde | Brown | Golden honey blonde with smooth, even grain and a gentle glow. Looks like a classic natural oak brought to its warmest register. Sunny, timeless, inviting. | View Product → |
 | Wixom Valley | Brown | Warm gray with taupe undertones and bold, flowing oak figure plank to plank. Resembles a weathered gray-washed oak. Modern, moody, composed. | View Product → |
Extra-Long Hybrid Planks for Quietly Premium Rooms
Shorecliffs is the long-plank end of MSI's Everlife hybrid rigid core range. Every color runs 9 inches wide by 87 inches long on a 12mm core, which is the specification to reach for when a great room, a hallway, or a whole main level should read as one continuous surface rather than a field of short boards.
The build under all 7 colors is the same: a 12mm hybrid rigid core, a 30 mil equivalent AC5 protection layer, a pre-attached pad, and a floating click-lock profile that installs without acclimation time. It is waterproof throughout and rated for use over radiant heat.
Because the format is doing so much of the design work, the palette stays deliberately restrained. Brundinson, Houston Trail, Roghan, Schertz Oak, Sunny Shake, Wallingford Blonde, and Wixom Valley cover taupe through blonde to deep amber, and the differences between them come down to grain contrast and undertone more than color.
One practical note on the 87-inch length: measure the delivery path and the room's turning radius before ordering. A plank this long is straightforward to install and awkward to carry up a tight stairwell. Order samples once the field is down to two or three colors, since undertone is the part photography gets wrong.
Blonde · Shorecliffs
Houston Trail
Pale white oak stretched over 87-inch planks.
Houston Trail puts a fine, even grain on the longest plank in the collection, and the combination is what makes a room feel wider than its footprint. Light floors in a long format need consistency to work, and this one keeps its tone steady end to end. It suits bright kitchens and primary suites where the goal is space rather than drama.
Pairs Well With
White oak furniture, painted-white millwork, brushed-nickel or brass fixtures, linen textiles, pale stone counters.
Best For
Scandinavian-inspired living rooms, bright open kitchens, coastal-modern homes, sun-filled primary suites, small rooms needing visual stretch.
Blonde · Shorecliffs
Schertz Oak
Sun-washed blonde with knots left in.
Schertz Oak keeps the knots and natural variation that more polished blondes edit out, and in a farmhouse-modern kitchen that character is the whole point. The variation also earns its keep in an entryway, where it absorbs the marks of daily traffic. Warm tan undertones keep it from reading cold against white cabinetry.
Pairs Well With
White shaker cabinetry, butcher-block accents, woven natural textures, matte-black fixtures, sage and cream walls.
Best For
Farmhouse-modern kitchens, family rooms, open floor plans, casual coastal interiors, high-traffic entryways.
Blonde · Shorecliffs
Sunny Shake
Near-white oak for rooms where the floor should recede.
Sunny Shake is the palest color in the Shorecliffs range, with grain fine enough that the floor reads as a single bright plane across a gallery-style room. That is the effect to aim for when the art, the furniture, or the view is meant to lead. Warm cream in the base keeps it from going stark under cool northern light.
Pairs Well With
Bright white walls, warm-wood furniture for contrast, antique brass hardware, raw linen textiles, soft cream cabinetry.
Best For
Minimalist interiors, modern coastal new builds, bright primary bedrooms, gallery-style living spaces, rooms where the floor should recede.
Brown · Shorecliffs
Brundinson
A quiet taupe that carries long sightlines.
Brundinson is the Shorecliffs color built for continuity: muted enough to run from a great room down a hallway without a break, with cathedral figure soft enough that 87-inch planks never look repetitive. That length is the reason to specify it in an open plan, since fewer end joints across a room reads calmer than a shorter plank ever does. The greige movement makes it a natural step for a house coming out of a gray scheme.
Pairs Well With
White and greige walls, matte-black hardware, warm brass accents, cream boucle upholstery, natural stone surfaces.
Best For
Open-concept great rooms, transitional whole-home installs, post-gray renovations, upscale new construction, long sightline hallways.
Brown · Shorecliffs
Roghan
Deep amber warmth with expressive figure.
Roghan carries the strongest cathedral grain in the Shorecliffs lineup, and at 87 inches those sweeping arcs get the length they need to resolve properly instead of being cut short by the end of the board. That is a real argument for the format in a library or a formal dining room. The amber depth warms a room without the red that dates a floor quickly.
Pairs Well With
Cream cabinetry, aged-brass hardware, jewel-toned upholstery, leather furniture, warm layered lighting.
Best For
Traditional living rooms, dens and libraries, dark-and-moody kitchens, Craftsman renovations, formal dining rooms.
Brown · Shorecliffs
Wallingford Blonde
Golden honey oak with an even, generous glow.
Wallingford Blonde is the warmest of the Shorecliffs blondes, with smooth grain that keeps a large open kitchen and dining layout feeling settled rather than busy. The even tone is what makes it a dependable choice for a renovation aimed at resale, since it reads as wood rather than as a trend. It sits well with both painted and stained cabinetry.
Pairs Well With
White or navy cabinetry, brass and bronze fixtures, walnut furniture, warm neutral walls, terracotta and rust textiles.
Best For
Warm transitional homes, open kitchen-and-dining layouts, mid-century interiors, family-traffic living rooms, resale-focused renovations.
Brown · Shorecliffs
Wixom Valley
Bold gray-taupe figure for a contemporary room.
Wixom Valley has the most plank-to-plank movement in the Shorecliffs lineup, which is what gives a loft or a contemporary living room its sense of scale across 87-inch boards. The taupe in the gray keeps it from feeling clinical the way a pure cool gray can. It suits cool-toned kitchens and high-contrast interiors where the floor is meant to hold its own.
Pairs Well With
White and charcoal walls, matte-black hardware, stainless fixtures, marble surrounds, clean-lined modern furniture.
Best For
Contemporary living rooms, urban lofts, cool-tone kitchens, statement primary bathrooms, high-contrast modern interiors.
The Spec That Defines Shorecliffs
Shorecliffs is defined by scale. Eighty-seven-inch planks on a 12mm waterproof core, protected by an AC5-equivalent layer, with the colors kept restrained so the format and the grain lead.
Construction
12mm hybrid rigid core
Waterproof rigid core with a pre-attached pad, shared by all 7 Shorecliffs colors.
Wear Layer
30 mil equivalent AC5
The protective layer above the printed design, rated AC5 for heavy residential and light commercial traffic.
Plank Format
9" x 87"
One format across the collection, so the visual scale stays consistent from room to room.
Install
Click-Lock Floating
Floating click-lock over a properly prepared substrate, with no acclimation period required.
Order the samples from this guide.
Photos get you close. Holding the plank in your own light gets you certain. Samples are free, shipping is a flat $9.99, and they arrive at your door in days.
Shorecliffs FAQ
The questions homeowners and designers ask when comparing the Shorecliffs colors and specifications.
What is MSI Everlife Shorecliffs?
Shorecliffs is MSI's long-plank hybrid rigid core line. All 7 active colors run 9 inches wide by 87 inches long on a 12mm waterproof core, protected by a 30 mil equivalent AC5 layer, with a pre-attached pad and a floating click-lock profile.
Is MSI Everlife Shorecliffs waterproof?
Yes. The hybrid rigid core is 100% waterproof, so Shorecliffs suits kitchens, bathrooms, mudrooms, laundry rooms, and basements when it is installed over a properly prepared substrate with the expansion gaps MSI specifies.
What is the wear layer on Shorecliffs?
Shorecliffs is specified at 30 mil equivalent, rated AC5. AC5 is an abrasion class used for heavy residential and light commercial traffic, which puts Shorecliffs at the top of the Everlife hybrid range for rooms with pets, rolling chairs, and constant use.
What size are Shorecliffs planks?
Every Shorecliffs color is 9 inches by 87 inches. That single format is the point of the collection, and it is worth measuring the delivery path and stairwell turns before ordering, since a 7-foot plank needs room to be carried in.
How is Shorecliffs installed?
Shorecliffs floats with a click-lock profile over a properly prepared substrate, with no glue or nails and no acclimation period. The pad is already attached, so no separate underlayment is needed. Follow MSI's instructions for expansion gaps, moisture testing, and subfloor flatness.
Is Shorecliffs a good choice for pets and busy homes?
It is the strongest fit in the Everlife hybrid range for that use. The AC5-rated surface handles claws and rolling chairs, and the attached pad softens footfall. Schertz Oak and Wixom Valley carry the most variation, which is what hides dust and pet hair best.
Which Shorecliffs color is best for a bright room?
Sunny Shake is the palest option, followed by Houston Trail. Both keep a sunlit room open rather than glaring, because their grain stays fine and even. Compare a sample against the room's cabinetry and trim before deciding, since a near-white floor can pull cool under north light.
How do I choose between the Shorecliffs colors?
Work from color family first, then grain contrast. Sunny Shake and Houston Trail open a room up; Brundinson and Wallingford Blonde are the most forgiving mid-tones; Roghan and Wixom Valley carry the most figure and make the strongest statement over 87-inch planks. Order samples once the list is down to two or three.