Deep Lake Oak Light Grey Waterproof WPC | COREtec Floors

Neutral-toned waterproof flooring in washed greige with a cool, weathered cast. Deep Lake Oak from COREtec Floors — 6.5mm, 12 mil wear.
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COREtec Originals Classics Wpc Collection
Grey (Light) Color Tone
Wpc Flooring Type
6.5mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant

Quick Answer

What is Deep Lake Oak?

Deep Lake Oak is a rigid, wood-look WPC floor in a washed greige shade, with a resilient, home-grade wear layer for a low-maintenance, practical finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. The rigid core stands up to everyday surface water — spills, mop water, pet accidents — without swelling or delaminating when wiped up promptly. It won't substitute for fixing a standing leak; dry the floor and the source quickly. Not approved for outdoor installation; keep the subfloor dry before and during install.

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

Deep Lake Oak features a 12 mil wear layer — about 0.30 mm — built for everyday residential use across the busy areas of most homes, offering solid everyday scratch and scuff resistance. That's one of the most common wear-layer thicknesses.

Will it hold up to daily life?

Minor scratches on Deep Lake Oak stay low-visibility — faint surface marks rather than the bright white scuff lines a glossy floor shows. The 12 mil wear layer hides minor wear within the printed grain pattern — low visibility, not just high durability.

What does the plank surface look like?

Up close, the deep lake oak plank shows off its open grain: the pores and character lines sit with real depth, catching light along the weathered figure so the surface looks lived-in rather than flat. Small knots appear now and then, sparse and modest in size, adding just enough natural character without turning busy. Strong board-to-board variation means the planks range across the greige palette, so a finished floor looks like a mix of individual boards instead of one repeated print. It is a wood-tone print over a rigid WPC core, so that texture stays consistent underfoot and wears evenly across the room.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

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

Deep Lake Oak is built for light. Under the bright afternoon daylight of a window-lit room, the cool greige lifts and reads almost pale, so the floor brightens the space instead of weighing it down. The neutral, slightly weathered tone keeps its balance in strong sun and won't skew yellow or pink as the light shifts through the day. Pair it with crisp whites and soft greys for a clean, airy feel, or bring in black and a few warm accents if you want more contrast against the pale floor. In a lower-light corner the same greige deepens a touch and turns cozier, which makes deep lake oak flexible from one end of a room to the other.

Price & availability?

This product is available to order specifically for your project. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to confirm today's lead time and request a quote. Nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, and showroom pickup are available. Contact us to learn about trade pricing for verified contractors, designers, and architects. Our team is ready to help you move forward.

Overview

Run your eye across Deep Lake Oak and the first thing you notice is depth: open grain with real relief, traced by weathered character lines that give each board its own read. The greige here leans cool rather than warm, a pale washed tone with a faint weathered cast that keeps the whole floor quiet. Board-to-board variation is strong, so no two planks repeat, and a small knot turns up here and there without crowding the surface. In a Scandinavian-minimalist home office Deep Lake Oak does exactly what that look asks: it stays out of the way and lets the room breathe. It suits bright, pared-back spaces where the floor is a calm base rather than the loudest thing in view.

A cool, weathered greige that keeps a bright workspace calm and lets the daylight do the talking.

Specifications

SKU VV585-50004
Brand COREtec Floors
Collection COREtec Originals Classics
Color Deep Lake Oak
Flooring Type WPC
Plank size 6 inches wide × 48 inches long
Thickness 6.5mm
Wear layer 12 mil
SF per carton 31.51 sq ft
Installation grade Above, On, Below grade
Waterproof Yes — 100%
Warranty Lifetime Residential / 10 Years Medium Commercial
Certifications GREENGUARD Gold

Installation, Care & Warranty

Frequently asked questions

What does it look like installed in a real room?
In the photographed room, Deep Lake Oak runs through a bright Scandinavian home office. A floating pale wood-tone desk and a molded white chair sit against crisp white walls and matching window trim, so the cool greige floor reads as a soft, neutral backdrop under all that daylight. The styling is modern and pared-back: typographic posters and framed gallery prints on the wall, a potted cactus and a wire basket adding a little texture, and a fixed-gear bicycle parked as the room's one bold object. Against the white and natural wood-tone furnishings, deep lake oak stays quiet under the busier pieces, which is exactly what a working space like this wants. It is also certified GREENGUARD Gold for low chemical emissions, a real plus for a room you spend the day in.
Will it match my cabinets?
The room pairs Deep Lake Oak with white window trim, and that is a safe blueprint for cabinets too. A cool, pale greige floor sits comfortably under white or off-white cabinetry, keeping the look bright and clean. If you would rather add warmth, the neutral undertone also takes to soft greige or pale wood-tone cabinets without clashing, and it gives darker charcoal or black cabinets a light floor to play against. Because deep lake oak reads neutral rather than yellow or pink, you are not locked into a single cabinet color.
Will it still look this bright in a windowless basement?
Deep Lake Oak was photographed in bright daylight, but its pale greige works just as well in a windowless basement. Light floors bounce what light you do have around the room, so a low-lit space feels larger and less closed-in than a dark floor would leave it. Under warm bulbs the cool greige softens a little and picks up a touch of warmth, while cooler LEDs keep it crisp and true. Either way, deep lake oak reads open rather than heavy below grade. And because it is 100% waterproof against topical moisture over a rigid WPC core, it suits below-grade rooms where a durable wood-tone floor matters.
Does this floor work with indoor plants?
There is a single potted cactus styled into this room, and deep lake oak handles greenery easily. The floor is 100% waterproof against topical moisture, so an occasional drip from watering will not damage it; just blot it up rather than letting water sit or run over an edge. A cool, neutral greige also flatters plants, letting the greens read clean and vivid instead of muddying against a yellow-toned floor. Whether you keep one sculptural cactus like this room or build up a fuller collection, Deep Lake Oak gives them a quiet, neutral setting.

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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