Prime Collection — 3/4″ & 5/8″ Engineered European Oak (Vellichor Floors)

Prime is the flagship and broadest line in the Vellichor Floors range — ten warm, blonde-forward colors built on a genuine 4mm real-wood veneer bonded to a cross-layered engineered core for dimensional stability. The line mixes 3/4″ and 5/8″ thickness and offers three plank formats, from a 7.5″-wide board up to a wide 10.25″ plank, all finished with a clear UV lacquer and a wire-brushed surface and joined by a Tongue & Groove profile. Most colors are European Oak, with No.4 in French Oak and Prime VII and Prime VIII in Oak. Prime is water-resistant (not waterproof), carries FloorScore, GREENGUARD Gold and FSC among its certifications, and is backed by a Limited Lifetime Structural warranty. It is available to order through our Santa Clara showroom as a special order.

Prime specifications

• Construction: 4mm real-wood veneer over a cross-layered engineered core
• Thickness: mixed 3/4″ and 5/8″ across the line
• Species: European Oak on most colors · No.4 is French Oak · Prime VII & Prime VIII are Oak
• Finish & texture: clear UV lacquer · wire-brushed
• Plank sizes: 7.5″ × 75″, 9.5″ × 87″, and a wide 10.25″ × 87″ · Locking: Tongue & Groove
• Coverage: 23.31 / 28.42 / 30.78 sq ft per carton — varies by plank size, so confirm the exact box
• Water & refinishing: water-resistant, not waterproof · the 4mm veneer supports 2–3 refinishes
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime Structural / 25-Year Residential Finish / 3-Year Light Commercial
• Certifications: FloorScore, GREENGUARD Gold, Lacey Act, EPA TSCA Title VI, CARB Phase 2, Zero Formaldehyde, FSC
• Colors: 10 — warm, blonde-forward (6 blonde, 3 light beige, 1 medium beige)

Colors in the Prime Collection

The ten Prime colors — Aqua White, No.4, and Prime I through Prime VIII — sit firmly on the warm, light end of the oak spectrum. Six read as clear blonde, three as light beige, and one as a slightly deeper medium beige, so the whole line leans bright and airy rather than dark or grey. Aqua White is the palest, most whitewashed option; the numbered Prime tones step gently through soft honey and beige without ever going into brown. These lighter floors open up a room and pair naturally with white and light-wood cabinetry, while the wire-brushed surface adds subtle texture and grain movement across every color.

Best uses for Prime

• Whole-home main floors — a broad blonde palette and three plank widths make Prime an easy fit for open-plan living, halls and bedrooms.
• Bright, light-filled rooms — the pale blonde and beige tones amplify natural light and keep spaces feeling larger and airy.
• Kitchens and dining areas — water-resistant real oak handles everyday spills and foot traffic in busy living zones (keep standing water wiped up).
• Above-, on-, or below-grade rooms — the cross-layered engineered core is stable enough for basements and slab-on-grade spaces where solid wood would not go.
• Homes wanting real wood underfoot — the 4mm veneer is genuine oak that can be sanded and refinished 2–3 times over its life.
• Wide-plank, contemporary looks — the 10.25″ format delivers a modern, expansive board with fewer seams.

Choosing a color from the Prime Collection

Because Prime runs blonde-to-light-beige, the choice is mostly about warmth and how much your room light shifts it: the palest tones like Aqua White brighten north-facing or smaller rooms, while the light and medium beiges add a touch more warmth against white or pale cabinetry. Lighter floors hide dust and show less contrast underfoot but reveal fine scratches more than a busy dark floor would. Plank width also changes the feel — the wide 10.25″ board looks more open and modern than the 7.5″. Bring home or view a sample in person at our Santa Clara showroom, under your own lighting, before you commit.

Frequently asked questions about the Prime Collection

Is Prime waterproof enough for a bathroom?

No. Prime is water-resistant, not waterproof. It handles everyday spills in kitchens and living areas when wiped up promptly, but full baths, wet rooms and other standing-water areas are not recommended for any real-wood engineered floor.

Can Prime go over radiant heat or below grade?

Yes to below grade — the cross-layered engineered core is rated for above, on, or below grade installation, unlike solid wood. For radiant heat, confirm the exact color and format with us first and follow the manufacturer’s temperature guidance so the floor stays within its rated range.

Can I install Prime myself?

Prime can be nailed, glued, or floated, which gives you flexibility over most subfloors. The Tongue & Groove profile and glue/nail methods reward careful prep and experience, so a wide-plank floor like the 10.25″ format is usually best left to a professional installer for a flat, gap-free result.

How many cartons do I need?

Carton coverage in Prime varies by plank size — 23.31, 28.42, or 30.78 sq ft per carton depending on the format — so check the exact box for the color you choose rather than assuming a single figure. Measure your room’s square footage, add roughly 10% for cuts and waste, then divide by that carton’s coverage. We can confirm the right count with you.

Can I get a sample before ordering?

Yes. Because the ten Prime colors are all warm and light, small differences matter, and screens never match real oak. View or take home a sample from our Santa Clara showroom and look at it under your own daylight and evening lighting before you order.