Tawny Beech Light Brown Waterproof WPC | COREtec Floors

What is Tawny Beech?

Tawny Beech is a rigid, wood-look WPC floor in a mid-brown shade, with a durable, heavy-traffic wear layer for a simple, carefree finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. Powder-room splashes, daily wet feet, and towel drops wipe up without harm when cleaned promptly. Indoor use only — not for installation inside showers or wet rooms, and outdoor installation is not approved.

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

The flooring uses a 20 mil wear layer — approximately 0.51 mm — suited to heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, giving you excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. It sits at the thicker, harder-wearing end of the range.

Will it hold up to daily life?

Kitchen stress test: dropped cutlery, pans slid from oven to counter, refrigerator casters, and dishwasher spray — Tawny Beech's 20 mil wear layer and finish handle the spills, dropped pots, and dragged stools of daily kitchen use, and wipe clean with a vinyl-safe cleaner.

What does the plank surface look like?

Up close, the plank surface shows a flowing cathedral grain: broad arches sweeping up the middle of each board, then breaking into a fine feathered figure along the flanks. Knots are sparse and small, just the occasional pin knot sitting mid-board, so the surface stays quiet rather than busy. Subtle mineral flecks trace the grain here and there, and the printed pattern varies board to board so no two planks line up the same way. It is a warm mid-brown throughout, with the greyed-tan cast reading consistently across the whole surface.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. Tawny Beech'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 — Tawny Beech 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 this kitchen the light is soft midday daylight from a side window rather than a direct beam, and Tawny Beech reads gently under it: the greyed-tan warmth stays even and calm, without the glare that flattens a floor in full sun. Against white-and-cream walls the mid-brown looks a shade deeper and keeps its warmth, so the room feels warm without going yellow. Tawny Beech pairs naturally with cool tones like navy and takes to warm wood and copper just as easily. In a lower-light corner the tan deepens a little; back near the window it lifts toward a soft mid-brown again.

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 professionals qualify for trade pricing. We're glad to help however works best for you.