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Delicate Oak Light Grey Waterproof WPC | COREtec Floors

COREtec · COREtec Originals Premium Collection

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in muted greige-beige with cool taupe and oat. Delicate Oak from COREtec Floors — 10.25mm, 20 mil wear.

  • 7″ wide × 60″ long
  • 10.25mm thick
  • 20 mil wear layer
  • Lifetime Residential / 10 Years Medium Commercial
100% Waterproof
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At a Glance

ConstructionWPC
Width7″
Thickness10.25mm
Top Veneer20 mil
WarrantyLifetime Residential / 10 Years Medium Commercial

Quick Answer

What is Delicate Oak?

Delicate Oak is a rigid, wood-look WPC floor in a muted greige-beige tone, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a durable, easy-care finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. Everyday spills, pet accidents, and mop water won't swell, warp, or delaminate the planks when wiped up promptly; standing water should still be cleaned up quickly. Not approved for outdoor installation; test the subfloor for moisture before installing.

How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?

The top of Delicate Oak carries a 20 mil wear layer — approximately 0.51 mm — recommended for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, so you get excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. That's a step above the standard-duty wear layers.

Will it hold up to daily life?

Delicate Oak's 20 mil wear layer and finish are rated for pet claws, chair legs, dragged furniture, and heavy daily traffic — the scratch resistance that matters in kitchens, entryways, and pet households where foot and paw traffic concentrates.

What does the plank surface look like?

Up close the delicate oak planks are long and clean, with a quiet straight grain that runs the length of each board. The figure is very restrained, faint straight lines and light graining rather than swirl or heavy character, and there is almost no knotting to interrupt it. That gives the surface a smooth, uniform look, with a consistent pattern that repeats evenly from plank to plank. It is a calm floor that keeps the eye on the color and the room rather than on the grain itself.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. Delicate Oak's factory-attached acoustic pad comes bonded to every plank and dampens footfall noise throughout the home — one less material decision and one less install step.

Is it safe for indoor air?

Yes — Delicate Oak carries GREENGUARD Gold certification, independently tested for low chemical emissions. That matters most for households with allergies, asthma, or young children.

Will this color work in my room?

Delicate Oak reads as a warm, quiet greige, and under the soft diffused afternoon light of the nook it stays even and true, with no harsh glare to wash it out and no strong window beam to warm one side over another. Without direct sun the taupe in it keeps a cool edge that stops the beige from going yellow, so the floor looks refined rather than golden. That makes delicate oak an easy match for soft, muted palettes, where mauve, dusty rose, warm white, and brushed brass all sit comfortably on it.

Price & availability?

This floor is available by special order. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to confirm today's lead time and request a quote. Select nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or convenient showroom pickup. Ask about trade pricing if you're a verified contractor, designer, or architect. We look forward to helping with your flooring project.

Overview

The muted greige-beige of Delicate Oak leans on cool taupe and pale oat, a warm light shade that stays calm rather than yellow. Long clean boards run with a soft, faint figure and almost no knotting, so the surface reads smooth and even across a room. In the sitting nook where it was photographed, Delicate Oak sets a soft, elegant base under a modern glam mix of velvet and marble, with bright white walls keeping the corner airy. It suits a refined reading corner or a low-traffic living space where you want the floor to recede and the furniture to lead, and with a waterproof WPC core and a lifetime residential warranty behind it, the delicate oak floor stands up to everyday use.

A warm greige with cool taupe and pale oat, Delicate Oak keeps a sitting nook soft, light, and elegant.


Specifications

SKUVV880-01031
BrandCOREtec Floors
CollectionCOREtec Originals Premium
ColorDelicate Oak
Flooring TypeWPC
Plank size7 inches wide × 60 inches long
Thickness10.25mm
Wear layer20 mil
SF per carton23.42 sq ft
Installation gradeAbove, On, Below grade
WaterproofYes — 100%
WarrantyLifetime Residential / 10 Years Medium Commercial
CertificationsGREENGUARD Gold

Installation, Care & Warranty

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does it look like installed in a real room?
In the photographed sitting nook, Delicate Oak runs under a modern glam setup, with a mauve-pink velvet accent chair as the focal piece, a marble side table beside it, and a slim floor lamp in the corner. Glass vases and a soft throw pillow add the styling, brass accents pick up the warm side of the greige, and the bright walls keep everything light. Against that mix the delicate oak floor stays in the background as a soft, elegant base, letting the velvet and marble bring the glam while the warm greige ties the pieces together without competing.
Will it match my cabinets?
Delicate Oak is a warm, muted greige, which makes it flexible with cabinets. Crisp white or cream cabinets keep the look light and modern, the way the bright walls do in the photo. For a little more depth, a soft grey or greige-painted cabinet stays in the same calm family, while a warm wood-tone cabinet in a light-to-medium range picks up the oat and taupe in the delicate oak floor. Very dark or cool-black cabinets will read as a sharp contrast against this light floor, which can work when you want the cabinets to stand out.
Will it still look this bright in a windowless basement?
Delicate Oak does not depend on daylight to look right. In the photographed nook there is no direct window light, just gentle even lighting, and the floor still reads warm and true. In a windowless basement under good LED lighting it keeps that same warm greige, and because it is a light shade it helps a lower-level room feel brighter and more open rather than closed in. Warm-white bulbs bring out the oat and taupe tones, while cooler bulbs push it slightly greyer, so choose the bulb temperature for the mood you want.
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Written by
Sergey Stotskiy

Managing Partner, Kapriz Hardwood Floors · Licensed California C-15 Flooring Contractor #875369 (active since 2006) · Established 2003

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