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Salton Chestnut Medium Grey Waterproof WPC | COREtec Floors

COREtec · COREtec Originals Classics Collection

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in soft warm taupe with muted greige undertones. Salton Chestnut from COREtec Floors — 6.5mm, 12 mil wear.

  • 6″ wide × 48″ long
  • 6.5mm thick
  • 12 mil wear layer
  • Lifetime Residential / 10 Years Medium Commercial
100% Waterproof
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At a Glance

ConstructionWPC
Width6″
Thickness6.5mm
Top Veneer12 mil
WarrantyLifetime Residential / 10 Years Medium Commercial

Quick Answer

What is Salton Chestnut?

Salton Chestnut is a waterproof, wood-look WPC floor in a soft warm taupe shade, with a tough, resilient surface 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 flooring uses a 12 mil wear layer — approximately 0.30 mm — ideal for everyday residential use across the busy areas of most homes, giving you solid everyday scratch and scuff resistance. A middle-of-the-range wear layer that balances durability with value.

Will it hold up to daily life?

Salton Chestnut's 12 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 salton chestnut plank shows a fine, evenly spaced grain with consistent thin lines running the length of the board and a soft wave working through the figure. There are no knots and little dramatic contrast, so the pattern stays even and understated from plank to plank, which reads orderly and clean underfoot. The surface is a low, natural-looking grain print over the WPC core rather than heavy relief, and that restraint is what makes salton chestnut suit a minimalist room where you want the floor consistent rather than busy.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. Salton Chestnut'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 — Salton Chestnut 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?

In the bright, diffused daylight of a window-lit room, salton chestnut reads as a soft warm neutral: the greige undertone keeps it from going flat or cold, and the midday light lifts the taupe just enough to feel clean rather than grey. Because the color sits on the light, warm side, it takes plenty of daylight without washing out, and it pairs easily with crisp white walls, pale trim, and natural textures. In a dimmer corner salton chestnut deepens a touch toward a soft mushroom tone, which is worth a sample check if your space runs low on light.

Price & availability?

This product is available to order specifically for your project. Contact us by call or text at (408) 753-3220 for the current lead time and a quote. Nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, and showroom pickup are available. Verified trade accounts for contractors, designers, and architects come with trade pricing. We'll be happy to walk you through the next steps.

Overview

Salton Chestnut runs a soft warm taupe across every board, its muted greige undertones keeping the color light and quiet rather than yellow or pink. Fine, tightly spaced grain lines travel the length of each plank, broken only by a gentle wave in the figure, so the surface reads uniform without looking flat. That evenness makes it easy to place: a modern laundry or utility room, an entry, a pared-back kitchen where you want the floor to stay calm and let the walls and fixtures lead. And because the WPC core is waterproof against topical moisture, salton chestnut is a practical floor for the splash-prone rooms where a bright, warm-neutral color earns its keep.

A calm, warm-neutral floor for a bright utility space, salton chestnut is light enough to keep a laundry room feeling clean and built to take the splashes.


Specifications

SKUVV585-50001
BrandCOREtec Floors
CollectionCOREtec Originals Classics
ColorSalton Chestnut
Flooring TypeWPC
Plank size6 inches wide × 48 inches long
Thickness6.5mm
Wear layer12 mil
SF per carton31.51 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 room, salton chestnut runs wall to wall in a bright modern laundry: a light oak vanity floats above it, a white side table and a pair of front-load washers line the wall, and frosted picture windows spread even daylight across the boards. The warm taupe floor keeps all that white and pale oak from feeling clinical, and small touches like potted grasses, a woven basket, and a stack of folded towels pick up its natural, low-key warmth. It is a calm, orderly look that lets salton chestnut read as the quiet base of a hardworking space rather than a floor you notice first.
Will it match my cabinets?
Salton Chestnut is built for exactly this kind of pairing. Its warm taupe with a greige undertone sits comfortably beside a light oak vanity or cabinet, close enough in warmth to feel coordinated but a shade quieter, so the two read as a set instead of competing. It also works with crisp white cabinetry, where the floor's soft warmth takes the chill off pure white, and with pale, natural wood-tone fronts. If your cabinets run dark or heavily grained, salton chestnut gives them a light, calm floor to play against.
How does this color read in a windowless basement?
Salton Chestnut is a light, warm neutral, which makes it a safe pick for a basement or a room short on natural light. A pale floor reflects the little light such a space gets rather than absorbing it, and the warm taupe keeps salton chestnut from reading cold or grey under artificial light the way a true grey can. Under warm-white bulbs it looks soft and inviting, and under cooler LED it stays clean and neutral. The photographed laundry gets plenty of daylight through its frosted windows, but that same warmth is what keeps the color comfortable in a darker room.
Does this floor work with indoor plants?
The potted grasses in the room show how salton chestnut works with greenery: its soft warm taupe is a neutral, slightly earthy backdrop that makes green foliage look fresh without fighting it. Because the floor leans warm rather than stark grey, leafy plants and natural fibers like a woven basket or a linen towel sit comfortably on it. A single statement plant or a row of pots along a wall reads well against salton chestnut's calm, even color.
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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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