Hemphill Oak Blonde Waterproof WPC | COREtec Floors
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What is Hemphill Oak?
Hemphill Oak is a waterproof, wood-look WPC floor in a light golden tan tone, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a simple, carefree 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?
Hemphill Oak comes with a 20 mil wear layer — equivalent to 0.51 mm — well suited to heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, providing excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. It sits at the thicker, harder-wearing end of the range.
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. Hemphill Oak 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 surface of Hemphill Oak is built on straight, tightly spaced grain, long lines that run the full length of each board with only a soft cathedral arch rising through them now and then. The movement is gentle and shifts a little from board to board, so no two planks look stamped from the same die. You'll find one small knot near a board edge and a scatter of faint fissures following the grain, small marks that read as natural without breaking up the calm. It's a printed surface, and the restraint in the figure is what lets Hemphill Oak stay quiet underfoot in a busy entryway.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. Hemphill 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 — Hemphill 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?
In the natural side light of a hallway, Hemphill Oak lifts toward its brighter golden notes and the warm glow underneath comes forward, so the floor reads clean and open rather than heavy. At midday, with light coming in from the bright window at the corridor's end, the tan warms up just enough to feel welcoming without turning yellow. It sits easily against bright white walls and soft cream, and that underlying warmth keeps a light floor from ever feeling cold or clinical. In a lower, north-facing space the same golden tan deepens a shade and stays warm, which is why Hemphill Oak works as well in a dim connecting hall as in a sun-filled one.
Price & availability?
This floor is available by special order. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to verify the current lead time and get a quote. Whether you need nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or pickup, we can help. Trade pricing and trade accounts are available to verified contractors, designers, and architects. Our team is ready to help you move forward.
Overview
Long, even grain lines run the length of every board, crossed here and there by a soft cathedral crown that keeps the pattern from ever getting busy. Hemphill Oak reads as a light golden tan with a warm glow underneath it, bright without going stark and warm without tipping into orange. Set down the length of a modern Scandinavian hallway, it opens the space up and pulls the eye toward the bright window at the far end. A single small knot and a few faint fissures give each board just enough character to keep it from reading as a flat print, while the WPC core underneath makes it 100% waterproof against topical spills and the tracked-in wet an entryway sees. Hemphill Oak suits bright, minimal rooms and pass-through spaces where you want the floor to stay light and quiet.
A light golden tan that keeps a hallway bright end to end: straight-grained, calm, and warm without the orange.
Specifications
| SKU | VV845-05045 |
|---|---|
| Brand | COREtec Floors |
| Collection | COREtec Originals Classics |
| Color | Hemphill Oak |
| Flooring Type | WPC |
| Plank size | 7 inches wide × 48 inches long |
| Thickness | 8mm |
| Wear layer | 20 mil |
| SF per carton | 28.83 sq ft |
| Installation grade | Above, On, Below grade |
| Waterproof | Yes — 100% |
| Warranty | Lifetime Residential / 10 Years Medium Commercial |
| Certifications | GREENGUARD Gold |