Belford Oak Medium Brown Waterproof WPC | COREtec Floors

What is Belford Oak?

Belford Oak is a wood-look WPC floor built around a warm chocolate brown color, with a durable, heavy-traffic wear layer for a low-maintenance, practical finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. Stable against concrete-slab humidity and seasonal moisture variation, so Belford 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?

Every plank is finished with a 20 mil wear layer — approximately 0.51 mm — built for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, providing excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. It's a step up from the standard-duty wear layers in everyday durability.

Will it hold up to daily life?

At 20 mil, Belford 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 8mm construction gives it a solid, stable feel underfoot in busy rooms.

What does the plank surface look like?

Up close the Belford Oak plank shows a long, straight grain with a tight vertical figure and fine flecking that follows the line of the board. Scattered small knots and pin fissures cross the surface — moderate in number and none of them large — and the weathered look shifts plank to plank, so no two carry the same markings. It is a rustic surface, closer to a reclaimed board than to a clean modern print, with the darker knots adding personality rather than looking like flaws.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

The attached acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. Belford 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 — Belford 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?

In the bright midday daylight this nook gets, Belford Oak reads warm rather than heavy — the chocolate tone lifts toward a softer brown where the sun crosses it, so the floor never feels closed-in beneath the pale walls. Because the color stays genuinely warm, it plays well with cream and off-white cabinetry and with the greens of hanging plants. In a room with less window light Belford Oak would settle toward its warmer chocolate register, which makes it an easy pick whether your nook catches the morning sun or sits a step back from it.

Price & availability?

This floor is available by special order rather than from stock. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to check the latest lead time and request a written quote. Whether you need nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or pickup, we can help. Trade pricing and trade accounts are available to verified contractors, designers, and architects. Our team is ready to help you move forward.