Chesapeake Oak VV017-01001 SPC 5mm 7-inch | COREtec Pro Classics

Neutral-toned waterproof flooring in airy pale greige with a cool, soft neutrality. Chesapeake Oak from COREtec Flooring — 5mm, 20 mil wear.
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Grey (Light) Color Tone
SPC Flooring Type
5mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant

Quick Answer

What is Chesapeake Oak?

Chesapeake Oak is a wood-look SPC floor built around an airy pale greige color, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a durable, easy-care finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. Powder-room splashes, daily wet feet, and towel drops wipe up without harm when cleaned promptly. Indoor use only — not for installation inside showers or wet rooms, and outdoor installation is not approved.

How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?

Chesapeake Oak comes with a 20 mil wear layer — equivalent to 0.50 mm — a good match for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, providing 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?

Kitchen stress test: dropped cutlery, pans slid from oven to counter, refrigerator casters, and dishwasher spray — Chesapeake Oak's 20 mil wear layer and finish handle the spills, dropped pots, and dragged stools of daily kitchen use, and wipe clean with a vinyl-safe cleaner.

What does the plank surface look like?

The plank shows a weathered straight grain with long vertical splits and checks running its length, fine cross-sawn striations, and a few scattered pin knots. The character marks are rustic but sparse, so the face reads lived-in without looking busy.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. Chesapeake Oak'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 — Chesapeake 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?

Because it is a soft, cool greige, Chesapeake Oak works wherever you want the floor to recede and let the cabinets and walls lead. It pairs naturally with white, stainless, and wood-tone fronts, and it keeps an open kitchen or dining area looking bright even under flat overhead light.

Price & availability?

This floor is made to order for your project. Get in touch by call or text at (408) 753-3220 to check lead time and receive a quote. Pickup, Bay Area delivery, and nationwide shipping are all available. We offer trade pricing to verified contractors, designers, and architects. Our team is ready to help you move forward.

Overview

Chesapeake Oak reads as a soft light greige, a cool, pale neutral that stays calm and airy underfoot. It is built for the demands of a busy open kitchen: a rigid SPC stone-polymer core makes the plank 100 percent waterproof, so splashes at the sink and spills near the range wipe up without worry, and a 20 mil commercial-grade wear layer takes the daily back-and-forth of a working cook. In the photographed kitchen-dining space the floor sits under cool overhead light against warm white walls and a run of exposed brick, with a wood-tone dining table and white cantilever chairs above it. The pale greige keeps the industrial mood fresh rather than heavy.

A cool, pale greige floor that keeps a busy industrial kitchen feeling light and easy to clean.

Specifications

SKU VV017-01001
Brand COREtec Flooring
Collection COREtec Pro Classics
Color Chesapeake Oak
Plank size 7.2 inches wide × 48 inches long
Thickness 5mm
Wear layer 20 mil
Edge profile Micro Bevel
Locking system Angle-tap / drop-lock floating click
Underlayment Attached cork underlayment
SF per carton 28.84 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

Installation, Care & Warranty

Frequently asked questions

What does it look like installed in a real room?
Laid across the kitchen-dining floor, Chesapeake Oak reads as a continuous field of cool, pale greige that brightens the space between the exposed brick and the white cabinetry. The long board format and weathered straight grain give the room a relaxed industrial line, and the wood-tone dining table looks warm against the neutral floor.
Will it match my cabinets?
Yes. The cool greige sits comfortably against the room's mix of white and wood-tone cabinet fronts, and it gives stainless appliances a clean, neutral base. If your kitchen leans white or industrial, this shade stays in the background and lets the cabinets set the tone.
Will it still look this bright in a windowless basement?
The photographed kitchen is lit by cool overhead fixtures rather than a window, and the floor stays bright and even under them. That makes Chesapeake Oak a sound choice for a basement or an interior room with no daylight, since the pale greige reflects artificial light instead of swallowing it, so the space does not read dim.

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Written by
Sergey Stotskiy

Managing Partner, Kapriz Hardwood Floors · Licensed California C-15 Flooring Contractor #875369 (active since 2006) · Established 2003