Autumn Oak Light Brown Waterproof WPC | COREtec Floors

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in warm honeyed tan with soft golden undertones. Autumn Oak from COREtec Floors — 8mm, 22 mil wear.
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COREtec Floors Brand
COREtec Originals Wpc Collection
Light Brown Color Tone
Wpc Flooring Type
8mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant

Quick Answer

What is Autumn Oak?

Autumn Oak is a waterproof, wood-look WPC floor in a warm honeyed tan shade, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a simple, carefree 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 plank features a 22 mil wear layer — equivalent to 0.56 mm — built for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, giving you excellent long-term durability. It's a step up from the standard-duty wear layers in everyday durability.

Will it hold up to daily life?

Autumn Oak's 22 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 Autumn Oak plank shows an open cathedral grain: long arched lines that flow the length of the board and open into wide peaks toward the center. A subtle ray-fleck figure catches the light across the face, and a few small knots with dark centers turn up now and then to break the pattern. The tone shifts gently from board to board, so a floor of Autumn Oak keeps a natural, unrepeating rhythm rather than one flat repeat.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

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

Autumn Oak is photographed in bright, natural midday light, and that flood of daylight is where its honeyed tan looks its best; the sun lifts the golden undertone and keeps the shade light and open rather than heavy. In a north-facing or lower-lit room the same tan deepens toward a mellower amber, so it stays warm even away from a window. It pairs easily with warm cream and soft white walls, and its clean warmth gives you room to bring in either black metal accents or more wood-tones without a clash.

Price & availability?

This flooring is brought in as a special order. Call or text (408) 753-3220 for the latest lead time and a firm quote. We provide nationwide shipping, local delivery throughout the Bay Area, and showroom pickup. Contact us to learn about trade pricing for verified contractors, designers, and architects. We're glad to help however works best for you.

Overview

A soft golden undertone sits under the honeyed tan of Autumn Oak, giving it a lit-from-within warmth that stays clear of orange. The print runs an arched cathedral figure with long, flowing grain lines and a subtle ray-fleck shimmer, broken here and there by small dark-centered knots. In its photographed setting, a modern transitional entryway with warm cream walls and a natural wood-tone door frame, Autumn Oak reads bright and welcoming under midday light. It is an easy floor for an active family's front hall, where a rigid WPC core and a topical-waterproof surface take tracked-in rain and grit in stride.

A honeyed tan with a golden undertone, built for the daily traffic of a family entryway.

Specifications

SKU CR504-02116
Brand COREtec Floors
Collection COREtec Originals
Color Autumn Oak
Flooring Type WPC
Plank size 9 inches wide × 30 inches long
Thickness 8mm
Wear layer 22 mil
SF per carton 17.8 sq ft
Installation grade Above, On, Below grade
Waterproof Yes — 100%
Warranty Lifetime Residential / 10 Years Medium Commercial
Certifications GREENGUARD Gold

Installation, Care & Warranty

Frequently asked questions

What does it look like installed in a real room?
In the photo, Autumn Oak runs through a modern entryway set up for real use: a slatted open shoe bench sits along one wall under a row of coat hooks, with boots lined up below and handbags hung ready to grab. A potted fern adds a note of green, and a sliding glass garden door lets in the daylight that keeps the floor bright. The warm cream walls and a natural wood-tone door frame sit comfortably against the honeyed tan, and the whole space reads as an easygoing, well-used family front hall.
Will it match my cabinets?
There are no kitchen cabinets in this entryway, but the trim gives you the same read: a natural wood-tone door frame stands right next to Autumn Oak, and the two warm wood-tones sit together without fighting. Because the floor is a mid-warm honeyed tan, it takes both lighter and darker cabinets well; pale painted cabinets keep it airy, while a walnut or espresso wood-tone gives a warmer contrast. If your cabinets lean cool gray, the golden undertone in Autumn Oak brings enough warmth to balance them.
Will it still look this bright in a windowless basement?
Autumn Oak is shown in a bright, window-lit entryway, so the honeyed tan looks light and open there. Drop it into a windowless basement or a low-light hallway and the same tan deepens to a warmer, more amber brown, still warm, just cozier. Good warm-white lighting brings the golden undertone back up, so if you want the brighter daylight look underground, layer in a few warm LED fixtures rather than cool white ones.
Does this floor work with indoor plants?
Yes. There is a potted fern in this entryway, and its green sits nicely against the honeyed tan of Autumn Oak, since a warm floor and cool green foliage make an easy, natural pairing. The surface is 100% waterproof against topical moisture, so an occasional splash from watering wipes up without worry; just keep saucers under your pots and blot any standing water rather than letting it pool at a plank edge.

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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