Crimson Flame Oak Medium Brown Waterproof WPC | COREtec Floors

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in russet brown with a warm reddish undertone. Crimson Flame Oak from COREtec Floors — 8mm, 22 mil wear.
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COREtec Floors Brand
COREtec Originals Wpc Collection
Medium Brown Color Tone
Wpc Flooring Type
8mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant

Quick Answer

What is Crimson Flame Oak?

Crimson Flame Oak is a rigid, wood-look WPC floor built around a russet brown color, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a low-maintenance, practical finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. Kitchen reality — dropped pots, splashes, and daily mop-and-go cleaning — won't faze the planks, as long as you wipe spills up promptly and dry any standing water. Not approved for outdoor installation; test the subfloor for moisture before installing.

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

Every plank is finished with a 22 mil wear layer — approximately 0.56 mm — ideal for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, offering excellent long-term durability. It runs noticeably thicker than the entry-level wear layers.

Will it hold up to daily life?

Dog nails, cat claws, litter grit, water-bowl splash — Crimson Flame Oak's 22 mil wear layer and finish resist the scratches and scuffs a pet household puts on a floor, whereas a thinner LVT wear layer marks more easily.

What does the plank surface look like?

Up close, Crimson Flame Oak is built around a bold flame-shaped figure - open cathedral grain that sweeps up into strong central arches, so each board has a clear flare through the middle rather than straight, quiet lines. Scattered small knots with dark centers punctuate the surface, and long fine fissures run with the grain to add texture between the arches. The knotting is sparse and small, so the boards stay lively without reading busy. The printed surface reproduces this figure cleanly across a WPC core, and that flame pattern is what gives Crimson Flame Oak its movement and its name.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

The attached acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. Crimson Flame Oak is quieter underfoot than LVT with a loose pad — both for the walker and for rooms below in multi-story homes.

Is it safe for indoor air?

Yes — Crimson Flame 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?

Crimson Flame Oak reads as a warm red-brown, and the soft afternoon daylight in this room brings the reddish side forward without ever tipping it toward orange. Because that light is diffuse rather than pouring straight through a window, the color stays even from board to board - no hot patches, no harsh shadows - and looks like a mellow, glowing brown across the whole floor. In a darker or north-facing room the same floor warms toward a cocoa red-brown and feels cozier; in a brighter space it lifts and shows more of its crimson warmth. It pairs naturally with warm creams and off-whites, the soft greens of houseplants, and black or matte-metal accents that give the red-brown something cool to play off.

Price & availability?

This floor is not stocked in our warehouse and is ordered for your project. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to verify the current lead time and get a quote. Whether you need nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or pickup, we can help. If you're a verified contractor, designer, or architect, ask about our trade pricing. We'll be happy to walk you through the next steps.

Overview

The dramatic flame figure is what you notice first in Crimson Flame Oak - long, arching cathedral grain that flares up the center of each board like licks of fire, which is where the name comes from. Underneath it, the color is a mid-tone russet brown pulled warm by a reddish undertone, so the boards read red-brown rather than a flat mid-tone. Small knots with dark centers and long fine fissures break up the flame arches and keep the print from looking too regular. In the photographed living room the floor runs beneath a cream sofa, cane chairs, and a sculptural pedestal side table, with potted greenery grouped around a modern-organic space lit by soft afternoon daylight. Crimson Flame Oak is a warm, relaxed floor for a room you actually live in, not a formal showpiece.

A warm red-brown oak print with a dramatic flame figure - warm, relaxed, and built for a living room you actually use.

Specifications

SKU CR504-03049
Brand COREtec Floors
Collection COREtec Originals
Color Crimson Flame 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 photographed room, Crimson Flame Oak runs under a low cream sofa, a set of cane chairs, and a sculptural pedestal side table, with a woven pouf pulled up nearby. Potted greenery is grouped around the space and a cast-iron teapot sits out on the table, so the red-brown floor has plenty of warm, earthy texture to sit against. The overall look is modern and organic - natural materials, rounded shapes, and warm cream walls - and the deep flame-figured floor gives the whole room a warm base so the cream and cane never wash it out. It is a casual, lived-in living room rather than a formal one, and with a 10-year medium commercial warranty behind it, a busy family space with kids, pets, and furniture on the move is well within what Crimson Flame Oak is built to take.
Will it match my cabinets?
This room leans on warm honey wood-tone accents rather than a full run of cabinets, and Crimson Flame Oak sits comfortably beside them - two warm tones a shade apart, the honey lighter and more golden, the floor deeper and redder, so they read as a matched pair without blurring into one. If you are choosing cabinets or built-ins to go over this floor, warm honey and caramel wood-tones are the easy match; creamy off-white and soft sage painted fronts also work and let Crimson Flame Oak bring the warmth. Very cool gray-toned cabinets would fight the red, so keep the cabinet tone warm or neutral.
How does this color read in a windowless basement?
This room has no direct window light - it is lit by soft, ambient daylight - so Crimson Flame Oak already shows how it behaves without sun streaming in, and it reads warm and even rather than going flat or muddy. A windowless basement is much the same: a deep red-brown with warmth built in does not need daylight to look alive the way a cool gray floor can. Use warm-white LED bulbs rather than cool blue-white ones and the reddish tone stays rich; the blue-white kind would drain the red and leave the brown looking dull. Add a couple of lamps and Crimson Flame Oak keeps its glow after dark.
Does this floor work with indoor plants?
Yes - this room is full of potted greenery, and Crimson Flame Oak takes to it well. The warm red-brown gives all that foliage a rich backdrop and lets the greens look livelier, and the mix of living plants with natural cane and jute keeps the modern-organic look relaxed. On the practical side, the WPC rigid core is 100% waterproof against topical moisture, so an overflow from watering, a drip off a misting can, or a spill from the teapot wipes up with no harm, as long as water is not left to run over a plank edge. Set pots on saucers, use a walk-off mat without a rubber backing near the door, and blot any spill promptly to keep Crimson Flame Oak looking its best.

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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