Bay Oak Medium Brown Waterproof WPC | COREtec Floors
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What is Bay Oak?
Bay Oak is a waterproof, wood-look WPC floor in a warm medium brown shade, with a durable, heavy-traffic wear layer for a low-maintenance, practical finish.
Is it waterproof?
Yes — 100% waterproof. Kitchen reality — dropped pots, splashes, and daily mop-and-go cleaning — won't faze the planks, as long as you wipe spills up promptly and dry any standing water. Not approved for outdoor installation; test the subfloor for moisture before installing.
How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?
Bay Oak features a 20 mil wear layer — about 0.51 mm — well suited to heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, offering excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. It runs noticeably thicker than the entry-level wear layers.
Will it hold up to daily life?
Dog nails, cat claws, litter grit, water-bowl splash — Bay Oak's 20 mil wear layer and finish resist the scratches and scuffs a pet household puts on a floor, whereas a thinner LVT wear layer marks more easily.
What does the plank surface look like?
Up close, each Bay Oak plank shows open cathedral grain that arcs down the board, crossed by long sawn character marks and streaks that run the full length. Dark mineral streaking cuts through the warm mid-brown surface in fine, irregular lines, and scattered knots, moderate in number and medium in size, sit alongside small fissures for a rougher, sawn-lumber character. It is a busy, textured print rather than a clean, uniform one, so no two planks in a run look identical and everyday scuffs disappear into the pattern. That plank-to-plank variation is what gives Bay Oak its worked, practical look.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
The attached acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. Bay 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 — Bay 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?
Bay Oak was photographed under soft overhead light with no window nearby, and that steady, even lighting is where a muted medium brown like this one shows its strength. Without shifting daylight there is no bright wash to lift the color and no low sun to deepen it, so the tone stays consistent from morning to night and what you see is what you get through the day. The warm, earthen shade keeps a room feeling calm and steady under electric light, and it pairs easily with off-whites, warm neutrals, and honey tones without fighting them. In a room that leans on overhead or under-cabinet lighting rather than windows, Bay Oak reads warm rather than flat.
Price & availability?
This flooring is supplied on a special-order basis. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to verify the current lead time and get a quote. Select nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or convenient showroom pickup. We offer trade pricing to verified contractors, designers, and architects. We'll be glad to help you get started.
Overview
A muted, earthen depth runs through Bay Oak, where long cross-sawn character marks and dark mineral streaks trace the length of every board. Scattered knots and small fissures break up the open cathedral grain, giving this warm medium brown a lived-in, worked-in look rather than a polished one. It reads as a practical, understated floor, well suited to a busy kitchen or an everyday living space that takes heavy traffic. The wood-tone print sits over a WPC rigid core that is 100% waterproof against topical moisture, so a working kitchen's spills and mop water stay on the surface instead of soaking in. GREENGUARD Gold certification means Bay Oak adds very little to the air in a room where you cook and eat.
A muted, worked-in brown that suits a real working kitchen, not a showroom but a room you actually cook in.
Specifications
| SKU | VV012-04036 |
|---|---|
| Brand | COREtec Floors |
| Collection | COREtec Originals Enhanced |
| Color | Bay Oak |
| Flooring Type | WPC |
| Plank size | 7 inches wide × 48 inches long |
| Thickness | 8mm |
| Wear layer | 20 mil |
| SF per carton | 23.64 sq ft |
| Installation grade | Above, On, Below grade |
| Waterproof | Yes — 100% |
| Warranty | Lifetime Residential / 10 Years Medium Commercial |
| Certifications | GREENGUARD Gold |