Frosted Oak Medium Beige Waterproof Vinyl | GemCore Flooring
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What is Frosted Oak?
Frosted Oak is a wood-look LVT floor in a soft creamy greige shade, with a hard-wearing residential wear layer for a durable, easy-care finish.
Is it waterproof?
Yes — 100% waterproof. Stable against concrete-slab humidity and seasonal moisture variation, so Frosted 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?
This floor has a 12 mil wear layer — approximately 0.30 mm — appropriate for everyday residential use across the busy areas of most homes, with solid everyday scratch and scuff resistance. That's one of the most common wear-layer thicknesses.
Will it hold up to daily life?
At 12 mil, Frosted 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 2mm construction gives it a solid, stable feel underfoot in busy rooms.
What does the plank surface look like?
Up close, Frosted Oak runs a straight, flowing grain with only the faintest hint of cathedral figure -- no dramatic arches, just a soft feathered texture and light hairline ticking across the plank face. Knots are essentially absent here; what little movement there is stays subtle, so the boards read as a consistent, matched set rather than a scattered mix of high-contrast marks.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
Because Frosted 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 — Frosted 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?
Frosted Oak's warm greige base keeps it from tipping cold no matter the room's exposure -- in north-facing or shaded spaces it still reads soft and inviting rather than gray, while sunnier rooms bring out the cream undertone and lift the color further. It's a light, airy shade that reflects more light than it absorbs, so it suits rooms that want to feel more open, and it pairs cleanly with both white trim and warm wood-tone accents without competing for attention.
Price & availability?
This floor is a special-order item, ordered as needed. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to check the latest lead time and request a written quote. Nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, and showroom pickup are available. Trade pricing is available for verified contractors, designers, and architects. We're glad to help however works best for you.
Overview
Frosted Oak keeps its grain quiet from plank to plank -- a calm, even pattern with almost none of the knot character that shows up elsewhere in GemCore's Medium Beige lineup. That restraint is the point: several other soft greige tones in the family lean on scattered knots and busy board-to-board movement for their personality, while Frosted Oak stays consistent and uncomplicated, plank after plank. The warm, cream-tinted greige base reads light and airy rather than heavy, and because it's fully waterproof it works equally well in a kitchen, a bathroom, a laundry room, or any other spill-prone space where a busier pattern might feel too loud. Right for someone who wants a clean, low-noise floor that recedes rather than competes with the room -- if you'd rather have more visible knot character and movement across the boards, a busier-grained color in the same family is the better fit.
A calm, even grain that lets the room do the talking.
Specifications
| SKU | meridian-ii-frosted-oak |
|---|---|
| Brand | GemCore Flooring |
| Collection | Meridian II |
| Color | Frosted Oak |
| Flooring Type | LVT |
| Plank size | 7 inches wide × 48 inches long |
| Thickness | 2mm |
| Wear layer | 12 mil |
| Installation method | Glue-Down (Dryback) |
| SF per carton | 51.33 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 |



