Fidalgo Oak Medium Brown Waterproof WPC | COREtec Floors
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What is Fidalgo Oak?
Fidalgo Oak is a wood-look WPC floor built around a warm chocolate brown color, 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?
The flooring uses a 20 mil wear layer — equal to about 0.51 mm — suited to 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?
Fidalgo Oak'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?
Up close, each Fidalgo Oak plank shows a straight, even grain with a cathedral figure that peaks through the middle of the board. Fine mineral streaking traces the grain in darker lines, and the figure shifts just slightly from one board to the next, so no two planks look stamped alike. There is no knotting here -- the surface reads clean and even, a printed surface over the WPC rigid core rather than a rustic, knot-heavy board. That restraint is part of why the deep brown stays calm underfoot instead of busy.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. Fidalgo Oak'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 — Fidalgo 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?
Under the bright midday daylight coming through the loft's many windows, the russet warmth in Fidalgo Oak comes forward and the chocolate brown reads clean rather than murky. A warm brown floor in a dim room can feel closed in, but here the steady natural light keeps this one open and airy -- the 'airy and grounded' balance the space is going for. The warm brown sits easily against cool whites and glass, and it takes just as well to cream or warm-metal accents in a light-filled room. Keep in mind that prolonged direct sun can shift a floor's tone over time, so in a window-heavy space like this one, filtering the strongest afternoon light helps Fidalgo Oak stay even.
Price & availability?
This floor is placed on order for your project. Contact us at (408) 753-3220 by call or text for the current lead time and a quote. We provide nationwide shipping, local delivery throughout the Bay Area, and showroom pickup. Verified trade professionals qualify for trade pricing. We'll be glad to help you get started.
Overview
A russet warmth sits beneath the warm chocolate brown of Fidalgo Oak, and it keeps the mid-tone from reading cold or heavy. Straight grain travels the length of each plank while a soft cathedral figure lifts through the board centers, traced by fine mineral streaking that follows the grain. The board-to-board figure variation stays quiet, so a full run reads as one calm field rather than a busy patchwork. In the open loft where Fidalgo Oak was photographed, that mid-brown warmth gives real weight to a space of glass railings and bright white walls -- a contemporary living room where the warm floor supplies the one strong color in view.
Fidalgo Oak brings a russet-warmed mid-brown to a room built almost entirely of white and glass.
Specifications
| SKU | VV024-00715 |
|---|---|
| Brand | COREtec Floors |
| Collection | COREtec Originals Classics |
| Color | Fidalgo Oak |
| Flooring Type | WPC |
| Plank size | 7 inches wide × 48 inches long |
| Thickness | 8mm |
| Wear layer | 20 mil |
| SF per carton | 38.03 sq ft |
| Installation grade | Above, On, Below grade |
| Waterproof | Yes — 100% |
| Warranty | Lifetime Residential / 10 Years Medium Commercial |
| Certifications | GREENGUARD Gold |