Leisure Oak Light Brown Waterproof WPC | COREtec Floors

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in greyed taupe-brown with a soft warm cast. Leisure Oak from COREtec Floors — 12mm, 30 mil wear. Available at Kapriz Santa Clara.
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COREtec Floors Brand
COREtec Originals Premium WPC Collection
Light Brown Color Tone
Wpc Flooring Type
12mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant

Quick Answer

What is Leisure Oak?

Leisure Oak is a waterproof, wood-look WPC floor in a greyed taupe-brown shade, with a heavy-duty, 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 construction includes a 30 mil wear layer — roughly 0.76 mm thick — well suited to heavy residential use and many commercial applications, giving you exceptional protection against scratches, scuffs, and everyday wear. The extra thickness gives it more long-term wear capacity than thinner layers.

Will it hold up to daily life?

Leisure Oak's 30 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 the Leisure Oak plank shows an open cathedral grain, its peaks broad and loosely spaced with a quiet figure flowing between them. Soft mineral streaking threads through the surface in muted lines, and you will find a few small knots and light character marks scattered sparingly rather than clustered. The change from board to board is gentle and even, so the finished floor looks consistent and calm across the whole room.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. Leisure 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 — Leisure 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 a room with many windows and bright side light, Leisure Oak reads soft and warm, and the morning light lifts its taupe-brown to a gentle, sun-warmed tone rather than flattening it to grey. Against soft white walls the floor feels open and calm, and it pairs easily with cool accents like teal or charcoal because the warm undertone keeps those cooler notes from turning chilly. In lower or evening light the same color deepens a shade, reading closer to a calmer mid-brown.

Price & availability?

This product ships as a special order. For today's lead time and a quote, call or text (408) 753-3220. Select nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or convenient showroom pickup. If you're a verified contractor, designer, or architect, ask about our trade pricing. We're happy to help you plan your order.

Overview

Open cathedral grain runs the length of each Leisure Oak plank, its arches loose and unhurried, with just enough quiet figure to keep the surface interesting without any busyness. The color is a greyed taupe-brown carrying a soft warm undertone, light enough to keep a room feeling open yet deep enough to read as a real floor rather than a pale wash. Soft mineral streaking and a few small knots break up the field, and the variation from board to board stays calm and even. Leisure Oak suits a bedroom or a low-key living space where you want a restful, airy floor underfoot.

A greyed taupe-brown with a warm undertone and loose cathedral grain, Leisure Oak keeps a room light without going cold.

Specifications

SKU VV457-02902
Brand COREtec Floors
Collection COREtec Originals Premium
Color Leisure Oak
Flooring Type WPC
Plank size 9 inches wide × 72 inches long
Thickness 12mm
Wear layer 30 mil
SF per carton 26.94 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, Leisure Oak runs across a modern industrial loft bedroom lit by tall black-grid windows. A low platform bed sits near a sawhorse desk in pale wood-tone and a plain wood-tone chair, while teal pillows and a birdcage lantern add color against the soft white walls. A potted dracaena stands off to one side. The light taupe-brown floor keeps the hard-edged industrial pieces from feeling cold and gives the whole loft a calm, easygoing feel.
Will it match my cabinets?
The room pairs Leisure Oak with pale wood-tone pieces like the sawhorse desk, and that lighter tone sits comfortably with the floor's warm taupe-brown without matching it exactly. For cabinets, Leisure Oak works well with soft white or pale wood-tone fronts that keep the look light and airy; warm greige or charcoal cabinets also suit it, picking up the floor's grey side. Very orange or red-toned wood-tone cabinets are the pairing to watch, since they can pull against the floor's cooler grey cast.
Will it still look this bright in a windowless basement?
In a windowless basement or a low-light room, Leisure Oak works better than a darker floor would, because the light taupe-brown keeps a room from feeling closed in and the warm undertone stops it from going flat or grey under artificial light. Warm-white bulbs bring out its brown side and keep the space inviting, while cooler bulbs let the grey read more. Since the color is on the lighter side, it bounces what light you do have rather than swallowing it.
Does this floor work with indoor plants?
The potted dracaena in the room is a good match for Leisure Oak, its upright green blades standing out cleanly against the warm taupe-brown floor without fighting it. A single statement plant like this reads well on a lighter floor, where the greenery gets room to breathe. If you add more, keep to simple green foliage; the calm floor gives leafy plants a quiet backdrop rather than competing with them.

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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