Kent Oak VV488-02100 SPC 5.2mm 9-inch | COREtec Pro Premium

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in pale sandy beige with a light, airy glow. Kent Oak from COREtec Flooring — 5.2mm, 20 mil wear. Available at Kapriz Santa Clara.
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COREtec Floors Brand
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Light Beige Color Tone
SPC Flooring Type
5.2mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant

Quick Answer

What is Kent Oak?

Kent Oak is a rigid, wood-look SPC floor built around a pale sandy beige color, with a heavy residential, light-commercial-ready wear layer for a low-maintenance, practical space.

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?

The top of Kent Oak carries a 20 mil wear layer — approximately 0.50 mm — made for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, so you get 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 moderate residential use without visible wear-through. Kent 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?

The 9-inch board shows a flowing straight grain with a clean, long figure and only restrained openness. You will spot faint pin knots, hairline mineral lines, and a subtle vertical figure, but very few heavy character marks, so the face reads calm and serene with little rustic interruption.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. Kent Oak's factory-attached cork 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 — Kent 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?

A warm, very light beige like Kent Oak is easy to live with because it flatters almost any palette. It sits naturally with white, soft grey, and warm wood-tone furniture, and under plenty of daylight it keeps an open-plan room feeling airy and unhurried.

Price & availability?

This floor is a special-order item, ordered as needed. Call or text (408) 753-3220 for the latest lead time and a firm quote. Choose nationwide shipping, local Bay Area delivery, or showroom pickup. We offer trade pricing to verified contractors, designers, and architects. We'll be happy to walk you through the next steps.

Overview

Kent Oak is a pale sandy beige with a soft, airy warmth, a very light tone that suits the calm, pared-back look of a Scandinavian open-plan home. The wood-look plank sits over a rigid SPC stone-polymer core that is 100 percent waterproof, and an attached cork underlayment comes pre-bonded to every board, which softens sound underfoot in a big shared living and dining space. In the photographed room it stretches beneath a dining table, mixed chairs, and a low sofa, with daylight from many windows keeping the warm beige bright and serene.

A warm, very light sandy beige that keeps an open Scandinavian living space calm and full of light.

Specifications

SKU VV488-02100
Brand COREtec Flooring
Collection COREtec Pro Premium
Color Kent Oak
Plank size 9 inches wide × 72 inches long
Thickness 5.2mm
Wear layer 20 mil
Edge profile Enhanced Painted Bevel
Locking system Angle-tap / drop-lock floating click
Underlayment Attached cork underlayment
SF per carton 36.64 sq ft
Installation grade Above, On, Below grade
Waterproof Yes — 100%
Warranty 30-Year Residential Limited (manufacturing defects + residential wear-through); structural & petproof for the lifetime of ownership; 15-Year Heavy Commercial
Certifications GREENGUARD Gold

Installation, Care & Warranty

Frequently asked questions

What does it look like installed in a real room?
Across the open-plan floor, Kent Oak reads as a continuous run of warm, pale beige that brightens the whole living and dining zone. The long planks and quiet grain give the Scandinavian setting an uncluttered flow, and the warm undertone keeps the daylight-filled room feeling soft rather than cold.
Will it match my cabinets?
It pairs easily. A warm, pale beige floor gives you wide latitude with cabinetry: it sits cleanly under white or pale-grey fronts for a true Scandinavian look, and it warms up against natural wood-tone units. Because the tone is light and gently warm, it rarely fights a cabinet color.
Will it still look this bright in a windowless basement?
The photographed room is filled with daylight from many windows, and Kent Oak looks bright and warm in it. In a room with little or no natural light the warm undertone is an asset, since it keeps a low-light or basement space from reading flat or grey the way a cooler floor can.

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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