Oak Cheyenne Light Brown Waterproof Vinyl | GemCore Flooring

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in gentle taupe-tan over soft warm greige. Oak Cheyenne from GemCore Flooring — 2mm, 12 mil wear. Available at Kapriz Santa Clara.
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GemCore Flooring Brand
Meridian II Collection
Light Brown Color Tone
Vinyl Plank Flooring Flooring Type
2mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant

Quick Answer

What is Oak Cheyenne?

Oak Cheyenne is a flexible, wood-look LVT floor in a gentle taupe-tan tone, with a resilient, home-grade wear layer for a durable, easy-care finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. The solid vinyl construction 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?

Oak Cheyenne has a 12 mil wear layer — equal to about 0.30 mm — suited to everyday residential use across the busy areas of most homes, giving you solid everyday scratch and scuff resistance. Thicker than the entry-level layers, without the cost of the heavy-duty ones.

Will it hold up to daily life?

Minor scratches on Oak Cheyenne stay low-visibility — faint surface marks rather than the bright white scuff lines a glossy floor shows. The 12 mil wear layer hides minor wear within the printed grain pattern, so day-to-day marks blend in rather than standing out.

What does the plank surface look like?

Up close, Oak Cheyenne carries a soft, flowing straight grain broken by a muted cathedral figure that repeats gently rather than boldly. A faint mineral wash drifts across some boards, and small knots show up sparingly rather than evenly, so the surface avoids a stamped, repetitive look from plank to plank. The figure stays restrained and even overall — a quiet-grain color, not a heavily figured one.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

Because Oak Cheyenne is glued down rather than floating, footsteps don't set off the hollow click a floating floor can produce — the full bond to the subfloor keeps things quieter for the walker and for rooms below in multi-story homes. Where a condo requires a rated sound layer, add an acoustic membrane under the glue.

Is it safe for indoor air?

Yes — Oak Cheyenne carries FloorScore 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?

Oak Cheyenne is a warm, light taupe-tan with soft greige and beige undertones, leaning neutral rather than golden or gray. In a bright, sunlit room it stays soft and calm; in a dimmer or north-facing space it can read a shade deeper and cooler, so warmer bulbs or a few extra lamps keep the tone from going flat. It pairs easily with cream, soft white, or warm-gray walls, and sits comfortably next to both black-metal and warm wood-tone accents without fighting either one.

Price & availability?

This floor is ordered directly through our supplier. Call or text (408) 753-3220 for the latest lead time and a firm quote. We ship nationwide, deliver throughout the Bay Area, and offer showroom pickup. We offer trade pricing to verified contractors, designers, and architects. Let us know how we can help with your project.

Overview

Oak Cheyenne pairs a warm taupe-tan base with gentle greige and beige undertones, so the color shifts quietly from board to board instead of reading flat. Its straight grain runs soft and even, broken by a muted cathedral figure and a faint mineral wash that keep the surface from repeating too uniformly, with a handful of small knots appearing here and there rather than in a set pattern. At 7 inches wide, the plank is narrower than the 9-inch and wider boards carried elsewhere in this color family, which adds more seam lines across a floor and can read as a busier, more line-driven rhythm rather than one continuous field. That rhythm suits kitchens, hallways, and other high-traffic rooms where a defined, structured look works as well visually as it does underfoot. Right for someone who wants that line-driven, board-by-board texture underfoot — if you'd rather minimize seams and let the floor read as one continuous surface, a wider-format board is the better fit.

A narrower, more line-driven format with its own distinct rhythm underfoot.

Specifications

SKU meridian-ii-oak-cheyenne
Brand GemCore Flooring
Collection Meridian II
Color Oak Cheyenne
Flooring Type LVT
Plank size 7 inches wide × 48 inches long
Thickness 2mm
Wear layer 12 mil
Installation method Glue-Down (Dryback)
SF per carton 51.33 sq ft
Installation grade Above, On, Below grade
Waterproof Yes — 100%
Warranty By wear-layer tier (6mil=10yr, 8mil=15yr, 12mil=25yr, 20mil & 28mil=Lifetime Residential; Light Commercial 5-20 Years).
Certifications FloorScore

Installation, Care & Warranty

Frequently asked questions

Will it match my cabinets?
Oak Cheyenne's warm, light taupe-tan tone gives it flexibility with cabinet colors in general. White, cream, and soft greige cabinets create a gentle, low-contrast pairing, while navy, charcoal, or deep green cabinetry stand out against the lighter floor for a more defined look. Warm wood-tone cabinets tend to blend closest with this shade, so a slightly cooler cabinet finish will usually read as the more distinct pairing.
Will it still look this bright in a windowless basement?
In a windowless or low-light room, a warm, light color like Oak Cheyenne generally reads more clearly than a darker floor — it doesn't fade into the shadows the way deep browns or grays can, and its soft, muted grain stays visible under artificial light alone. Pairing it with warmer-temperature bulbs keeps the taupe-tan tone from reading flat or cool in a room that never gets daylight.

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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