Cambridge Elm VV488-02096 SPC 5.2mm 9-inch | COREtec Pro Premium
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What is Cambridge Elm?
Cambridge Elm is a rigid, wood-look SPC floor in a pale greige shade, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a durable, easy-care finish.
Is it waterproof?
Yes — 100% waterproof. Everyday spills, pet accidents, and mop water won't swell, warp, or delaminate the planks when wiped up promptly; standing water should still be cleaned up quickly. Not approved for outdoor installation; test the subfloor for moisture before installing.
How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?
Every plank is finished with a 20 mil wear layer — equivalent to 0.50 mm — ideal for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, so you get excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. That's a step above the standard-duty wear layers.
Will it hold up to daily life?
Cambridge Elm's 20 mil wear layer and finish are rated for pet claws, chair legs, dragged furniture, and heavy daily traffic — the scratch resistance that matters in kitchens, entryways, and pet households where foot and paw traffic concentrates.
What does the plank surface look like?
Each plank is a wide 9-inch board with a quiet, straight wood-look grain and only the faintest figure -- a soft mineral haze and a stray pin knot here and there, nothing busy. The printed surface has a 20 mil wear layer suitable for heavy residential and light-commercial use, so it stands up to daily foot traffic, scuffs, and pets, while an attached cork underlayment adds a little cushion and quiet underfoot. The effect is calm and contemporary rather than rustic.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. Cambridge Elm's factory-attached cork acoustic pad comes bonded to every plank and dampens footfall noise throughout the home — one less material decision and one less install step.
Is it safe for indoor air?
Yes — Cambridge Elm 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?
Because Cambridge Elm is so pale, it pushes light around a room and makes a small or north-facing space feel larger and brighter. The greige undertone keeps it flexible: it sits comfortably under cool blues and teals or warm mustards and rusts, which is why it reads so naturally in a mid-century palette. In bright sun it looks clean and airy; under lamplight it warms toward soft sand.
Price & availability?
This floor is available by special order. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to check the latest lead time and request a written quote. Select nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or convenient showroom pickup. Verified contractors, designers, and architects receive trade pricing. We'll be happy to walk you through the next steps.
Overview
Cambridge Elm is a pale greige with a soft, washed warmth -- light enough to read almost neutral, yet warm enough to keep a room from feeling cold. The straight grain runs quiet and even, broken only by an occasional pin knot and a faint mineral haze across each board, so the look stays calm and uncluttered. These are wide 9-inch planks with a printed wood-look surface over a rigid stone-polymer core, and that core is fully waterproof, so Cambridge Elm works in kitchens, baths, and below-grade rooms where moisture would rule out other materials. We see it most at home in a relaxed mid-century living room, where its easy, retro character suits a curved sofa and a wood-tone credenza.
A pale greige that pushes light around a mid-century room and lets the furniture do the talking.
Specifications
| SKU | VV488-02096 |
|---|---|
| Brand | COREtec Flooring |
| Collection | COREtec Pro Premium |
| Color | Cambridge Elm |
| Plank size | 9 inches wide × 72 inches long |
| Thickness | 5.2mm |
| Wear layer | 20 mil |
| Edge profile | Enhanced Painted Bevel |
| Locking system | Angle-tap / drop-lock floating click |
| Underlayment | Attached cork underlayment |
| SF per carton | 36.64 sq ft |
| Installation grade | Above, On, Below grade |
| Waterproof | Yes — 100% |
| Warranty | 30-Year Residential Limited (manufacturing defects + residential wear-through); structural & petproof for the lifetime of ownership; 15-Year Heavy Commercial |
| Certifications | GREENGUARD Gold |