Hempstead Walnut Dark Brown Waterproof WPC | COREtec Floors
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What is Hempstead Walnut?
Hempstead Walnut is a waterproof, wood-look WPC floor in a rich espresso brown tone, with a heavy-duty, high-traffic wear layer for a durable, easy-care 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?
The flooring uses a 30 mil wear layer — equivalent to 0.76 mm — suited to heavy residential use and many commercial applications, giving you exceptional protection against scratches, scuffs, and everyday wear. That puts it toward the top of the WPC wear-layer range.
Will it hold up to daily life?
Minor scratches on Hempstead Walnut stay low-visibility — faint surface marks rather than the bright white scuff lines a glossy floor shows. The 30 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 surface of Hempstead Walnut is calm and even. The grain lines run mostly straight with a soft flowing figure, fine and understated rather than dramatic, and there is almost no knot character to interrupt them. Board to board you get subtle variation in the printed pattern, enough to look natural without any busy contrast. It is a clean, low-drama printed surface with a natural wood-tone pattern, the kind of quiet look that lets the deep chocolate color read as one solid field underfoot.
Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?
The attached acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. Hempstead Walnut 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 — Hempstead Walnut 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?
Hempstead Walnut is a dark floor, so the light in a room decides how heavy it feels. Under the bright midday daylight coming through the bathroom's casement window, the warm chocolate tone opens up and shows its cocoa warmth rather than flattening toward near-black. That natural light keeps Hempstead Walnut from feeling closed-in, and it pairs easily with warm cream walls and crisp white fixtures. In a darker or north-facing space it reads deeper and moodier, so give this color some daylight or good ambient lighting when you want to see it warm up.
Price & availability?
This floor is a special-order item, ordered as needed. Get in touch by call or text at (408) 753-3220 to check lead time and receive a quote. We offer nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or showroom pickup. Verified contractors, designers, and architects receive trade pricing. We're here to help you choose the right flooring.
Overview
The grain on Hempstead Walnut runs straight and quiet, with faint fine lines and only the softest board-to-board variation instead of loud figure or knots. The color is a warm chocolate-deep brown with real cocoa richness, dark without turning cold. In the photographed space it floors a modern bathroom, where that depth plays against a white soaking tub and a dark charcoal floating vanity for a crisp, high-contrast look. Its WPC core makes Hempstead Walnut 100% waterproof against topical moisture, which is exactly what a bath with a tub and a wall-hung toilet asks for. Hempstead Walnut suits contemporary rooms that want a deep, dark floor doing the heavy lifting under lighter fixtures.
A warm chocolate-deep brown with a quiet, straight grain, dark enough to set the tone in a modern bathroom without any fuss.
Specifications
| SKU | VV458-02708 |
|---|---|
| Brand | COREtec Floors |
| Collection | COREtec Originals Premium |
| Color | Hempstead Walnut |
| Flooring Type | WPC |
| Plank size | 7 inches wide × 72 inches long |
| Thickness | 12mm |
| Wear layer | 30 mil |
| SF per carton | 21.39 sq ft |
| Installation grade | Above, On, Below grade |
| Waterproof | Yes — 100% |
| Warranty | Lifetime Residential / 10 Years Medium Commercial |
| Certifications | GREENGUARD Gold |