Caramel Oak Rustic Waterproof Vinyl | GemCore Flooring
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What is Caramel Oak?
Caramel Oak is a flexible, wood-look LVT floor in a deep caramel-brown tone, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a simple, carefree finish.
Is it waterproof?
Yes — 100% waterproof. A splash at the sink or a dropped glass wipes up without harming Caramel Oak when cleaned promptly; don't leave water standing. Indoor use only — outdoor installation is not approved.
How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?
Caramel Oak comes with a 20 mil wear layer — equivalent to 0.51 mm — a good match for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, so you get 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?
Caramel Oak has a 20 mil protective layer — thicker than the thin wear layers on entry-level LVT. That's the physical protective film above the print, sealed by finish.
What does the plank surface look like?
Up close, Caramel Oak's grain opens into broad cathedral peaks that sweep the length of the board, with a moderate, easy figure rather than a tight, repetitive pattern. The knot character sits mostly toward the ends of each plank -- small knots in tight clusters -- while the middle stretch stays calmer and more open.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
Because Caramel Oak is glued down rather than floating, footsteps don't set off the hollow click a floating floor can produce — the full bond to the subfloor keeps things quieter for the walker and for rooms below in multi-story homes. Where a condo requires a rated sound layer, add an acoustic membrane under the glue.
Is it safe for indoor air?
Yes — Caramel Oak carries FloorScore 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?
Caramel Oak reads as a warm, medium-depth caramel-brown with an amber undertone that keeps the color from looking flat or single-note. It stays on the warm side of the scale rather than leaning cool or gray.
Price & availability?
This flooring is brought in as a special order. Contact us by call or text at (408) 753-3220 for the current lead time and a quote. Nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, and showroom pickup are available. Verified trade professionals qualify for trade pricing. We look forward to helping with your flooring project.
Overview
Caramel Oak's grain opens into broad cathedral arches with a moderate, easy figure -- present but never overwhelming. What sets its character apart is where the knots show up: small knots gather in tight clusters near the ends of each board, while the middle of the plank stays calmer and more open, so the eye catches detail at the seams rather than across the whole run. A light scattering of mineral flecks and some gentle grain variation add texture without turning the surface busy. The base tone is a rich caramel-brown with a warm amber cast that deepens where the grain figure peaks, giving the color real depth rather than one flat shade. It's a durable wood-look floor suited to kitchens, entries, and living spaces. Right for someone who wants knot character concentrated at the board ends rather than spread evenly across each plank -- if you'd rather have that character distributed more uniformly across the whole board, an even-grained color elsewhere in the family is the better fit.
Cathedral grain, small knots clustered at the ends, and a warm amber-caramel depth that never looks stamped.
Specifications
| SKU | advantage-ii-caramel-oak |
|---|---|
| Brand | GemCore Flooring |
| Collection | Advantage II |
| Color | Caramel Oak |
| Flooring Type | LVT |
| Plank size | 7 inches wide × 48 inches long |
| Thickness | 3mm |
| Wear layer | 20 mil |
| Installation method | Glue-Down (Dryback) |
| SF per carton | 34.98 sq ft |
| Installation grade | Above, On, Below grade |
| Waterproof | Yes — 100% |
| Warranty | By wear-layer tier (6mil=10yr, 8mil=15yr, 12mil=25yr, 20mil & 28mil=Lifetime Residential; Light Commercial 5-20 Years). |
| Certifications | FloorScore |