Highlands Oak Light Brown Waterproof WPC | COREtec Floors

What is Highlands Oak?

Highlands Oak is a waterproof, wood-look WPC floor built around a warm brown color, with a durable, heavy-traffic wear layer for a low-maintenance, practical finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. Day-to-day life — a dropped glass, a pet bowl, a tracked-in puddle — wipes up without swelling or delamination when cleaned promptly; standing water should not be left to sit. Outdoor use is not approved.

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

The top of Highlands Oak carries a 20 mil wear layer — which works out to 0.51 mm — ideal for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, with excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. It sits at the thicker, harder-wearing end of the range.

How do I clean and maintain it?

Safe cleaners for Highlands Oak's 20 mil wear layer: vinyl-safe cleaners, damp microfiber mops, vacuum on hard-floor setting. The finish rules out abrasive scrubbers, bleach, ammonia, and solvent-based cleaners — these dull the wear layer permanently.

What does the plank surface look like?

Up close the plank shows long, straight striping, with the grain running the full length of each board without a break and the lines staying parallel and even rather than arcing or swirling. A faint figure surfaces near the board joins, just enough movement to keep the boards from reading flat, but there are no knots and no heavy character marks anywhere on the plank. That even, low-contrast striping is why Highlands Oak looks orderly and consistent across a wide floor.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

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

In the afternoon, daylight through the window brings out the caramel side of Highlands Oak, and once the accent lamp comes on the tone warms a shade and turns cozier. Because this is a light warm color rather than a dark one, it keeps its color in a bright room instead of flattening, and it stays readable when the natural light drops and the lamps take over. It pairs easily with greige walls and dark trim, and sits comfortably with both cream and darker furniture without fighting either.

Price & availability?

This product is available to order specifically for your project. Contact us at (408) 753-3220 by call or text for the current lead time and a quote. We ship nationwide, deliver throughout the Bay Area, and offer showroom pickup. Verified trade accounts for contractors, designers, and architects come with trade pricing. Let us know how we can help with your project.