Ferndown Oak Medium Beige Waterproof WPC | COREtec Floors

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in soft greige beige with a gently warmed taupe base. Ferndown Oak from COREtec Floors — 12mm, 20 mil wear.
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COREtec Floors Brand
COREtec Originals Enhanced WPC Collection
Medium Beige Color Tone
Wpc Flooring Type
12mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant

Quick Answer

What is Ferndown Oak?

Ferndown Oak is a waterproof, wood-look WPC floor built around a soft greige beige color, with a durable, heavy-traffic wear layer for a simple, carefree finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. Built for daily life: mop-and-go cleaning, occasional spills, and pet accidents wiped up promptly; clean standing water quickly. Indoor use only — outdoor installation is not approved.

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

The plank features a 20 mil wear layer — about 0.51 mm — appropriate for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, delivering 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?

Office chair wheels, spike-heel point loads, and dragged furniture all concentrate force. Ferndown Oak's 20 mil wear layer plus 12mm rigid WPC core manages this better than laminate — WPC resists crush-indent where laminate high-density fiberboard would dent permanently.

What does the plank surface look like?

Up close the Ferndown Oak plank stays understated. The straight grain travels the full length of the board, clean and orderly, with only a restrained cathedral figure rising here and there instead of a big swirl. A couple of small knots and a scatter of faint mineral flecks give the surface a little natural texture without crowding it, and because the knotting is sparse and small, the boards read consistent rather than rustic. The plank's wood-tone print stays low in contrast, so a whole floor of Ferndown Oak looks even and unfussy up close.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

The attached acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. Ferndown 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 — Ferndown 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?

Under the soft midday daylight of a window-lit entry, Ferndown Oak lifts toward its warmer taupe side and reads clean and airy without going stark. The warm white walls bounce that light around, so the greige stays soft rather than washed out, and the color keeps its quiet warmth right through the middle of the day. It pairs easily with pale, cool-toned decor because the taupe always leaves a little warmth in reserve.

Price & availability?

This floor is placed on order for your project. Contact us at (408) 753-3220 by call or text for the current lead time and a quote. We offer nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or showroom pickup. Verified trade accounts for contractors, designers, and architects come with trade pricing. We're here to help you choose the right flooring.

Overview

Look closely and Ferndown Oak reads warmer than a flat beige, a soft greige base with a gently warmed taupe undertone that keeps it from turning cool or grey. The grain runs long and quiet, straight lines broken only by a restrained cathedral figure and a couple of small knots, so the board stays understated rather than busy. In its Scandinavian entry the color sits easily against warm white walls and pale blond decor, giving a plant-filled, minimalist space a calm neutral to work over.

A soft greige-taupe that gives a plant-filled entry a calm, unfussy backdrop.

Specifications

SKU VV855-05066
Brand COREtec Floors
Collection COREtec Originals Enhanced
Color Ferndown Oak
Flooring Type WPC
Plank size 7 inches wide × 60 inches long
Thickness 12mm
Wear layer 20 mil
SF per carton 20.78 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 its photographed entry, Ferndown Oak runs under a low blond-wood console sideboard topped with a small table lamp and a framed abstract print in soft pastels. Potted greenery clusters at floor level and up on the console, and against the warm white walls the greige floor keeps the whole modern, minimalist scene feeling calm and light. The pale furniture sits close to the floor's own tone, so nothing competes: the plants and the pastel art get to be the color in the room while Ferndown Oak stays the quiet neutral underneath.
Will it match my cabinets?
The entry shows pale, blond wood-tone cabinetry and trim, and Ferndown Oak sits right in that same light, warm family, just a hair softer and greiger, so the two read as a matched pale palette rather than a contrast. If your own kitchen or built-ins lean blond or natural, this floor stays in step with them. It also works under cooler white or off-white cabinets, where the warmed taupe in Ferndown Oak adds enough warmth to keep the pairing from feeling cold.
How does this color read in a windowless basement?
In a windowless basement or a low-light hall, Ferndown Oak leans on its warm taupe undertone and reads a touch deeper and cozier than it does under a bright window. Warm-toned bulbs suit it best, bringing the greige forward and keeping it from going flat or grey. Because the color is soft and mid-toned rather than dark, it still keeps a lower room feeling open and unheavy.
Does this floor work with indoor plants?
This is a floor that was practically styled for plants: the photographed entry is full of potted greenery, and Ferndown Oak gives all that green a calm, warm-neutral background to sit against. The soft greige-taupe makes leafy foliage and terracotta pots read richer without fighting them, and it disguises the little scatter of soil or dropped leaves that come with a lot of plants better than a stark white or a very dark floor would. If you keep a jungle of houseplants, Ferndown Oak is an easy match for them.

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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