Chromatic Beech Medium Brown Waterproof WPC | COREtec Floors

What is Chromatic Beech?

Chromatic Beech is a rigid, wood-look WPC floor built around an earthy mid-brown color, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a durable, easy-care finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. Unlike engineered hardwood or laminate, surface spills don't soak in, and the rigid core won't cup or buckle. Wipe up spills and pet accidents promptly and don't leave standing water. Not approved for outdoor installation.

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

Chromatic Beech comes with a 20 mil wear layer — about 0.51 mm — a good match for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, so you get 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?

What 20 mil typically means in real homes: many years of everyday household use without visible wear-through. Chromatic Beech in heavy-traffic zones (kitchen, entry) works hardest and shows the first signs soonest; quieter rooms like bedrooms keep their look longest.

What does the plank surface look like?

Up close, the plank surface moves from straight grain along the edges to soft cathedral arches through the middle of each board, with a quiet feathered figure filling the space between. The print is a warm, wood-tone mid-brown, and the pattern shifts just enough from board to board that no two planks look stamped from the same template. Character marks are faint and the knots are few, with only the occasional pinpoint knot breaking up the otherwise even flow. It is a restrained, natural-looking surface rather than a heavily distressed one, which suits the calm read Chromatic Beech is after.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. Chromatic Beech's factory-attached 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 — Chromatic Beech 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?

Under the soft midday daylight this kitchen gets, Chromatic Beech reads as a warm, easy mid-brown, with the window light lifting the mocha tone and drawing out its clay warmth without ever making it look orange. In a room with plenty of natural light, a mid-brown like this stays readable and open rather than heavy, which is why it works well against warm-white walls and lighter counters. As the day moves on and the light softens, the floor deepens a little and turns cozier, so Chromatic Beech feels calm at any hour.

Price & availability?

This floor is available by special order. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to confirm today's lead time and request a quote. We can arrange nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or pickup. Verified contractors, designers, and architects are eligible for trade pricing. Let us know how we can help with your project.