Muted Ember Oak Medium Beige Waterproof WPC | COREtec Floors

What is Muted Ember Oak?

Muted Ember Oak is a rigid, wood-look WPC floor built around a greige color, with a durable, heavy-traffic wear layer for a simple, carefree finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. Stable against concrete-slab humidity and seasonal moisture variation, so Muted Ember Oak suits below-grade rooms once the slab passes a moisture test; clean up standing water promptly. Not approved for outdoor installation.

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

The surface of Muted Ember Oak is finished with a 22 mil wear layer — equivalent to 0.56 mm — appropriate for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, offering 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?

At 22 mil, Muted Ember Oak's wear layer sits on the thicker end for residential flooring, which is why it stands up well to heavy day-to-day use. The 8mm construction gives it a solid, stable feel underfoot in busy rooms.

What does the plank surface look like?

Up close, muted ember oak runs as fine parallel grain striping down the length of each plank, straight and tight with only a subtle cathedral figure lifting here and there. A few faint hairline fissures and the odd pin knot break up the surface as light natural character, never enough to read as rustic or busy. Board-to-board figure variation stays restrained, and the printed surface repeats that fine, even striping cleanly, so muted ember oak looks consistent wall to wall rather than patchy.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

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

Muted ember oak reads warmest in soft, indirect light like the afternoon daylight in this room. With no direct sun pouring in, it stays a mellow, even warm greige instead of flashing bright or washing out. As the light drops toward evening the taupe cast deepens a shade, turning cozier without going dark. That makes it an easy warm-neutral to build a room around: it pairs with cream and warm white walls, leans comfortably into cognac and camel tones, and still sits quietly beside cooler greys and white marble. If your living room runs shy on daylight, muted ember oak is a color that stays warm rather than turning flat.

Price & availability?

This floor is available by special order rather than from stock. For a fast answer, call or text (408) 753-3220 for today's lead time and a quote. Choose nationwide shipping, local Bay Area delivery, or showroom pickup. Verified contractors, designers, and architects receive trade pricing. We'll be glad to help you get started.