Oak Kenton Light Brown Waterproof Vinyl | GemCore Flooring

What is Oak Kenton?

Oak Kenton is a wood-look LVT floor in a warm golden tan shade, with a resilient, home-grade wear layer for a durable, easy-care finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. Built for daily life: mop-and-go cleaning, occasional spills, and pet accidents wiped up promptly; clean standing water quickly. Indoor use only — outdoor installation is not approved.

How durable is it, and what traffic can it take?

The surface is topped by a 12 mil wear layer — measuring about 0.30 mm — recommended for everyday residential use across the busy areas of most homes, giving you solid everyday scratch and scuff resistance. It sits right in the mainstream of the range.

Will it hold up to daily life?

Office chair wheels, spike-heel point loads, and dragged furniture all concentrate force. Oak Kenton's 12 mil wear layer takes the scuffs and scratches that daily traffic drives into a floor, and its glued-down bond keeps planks from shifting under load — use floor protectors under heavy furniture and chair casters, as on any resilient floor.

What does the plank surface look like?

Up close, the straight grain runs even and flowing, arching softly into cathedral shapes near the board ends. A light ticked texture threads along the length, and knot detail stays minimal — just a few small pin knots scattered through the field, never clustering or repeating in an obvious pattern. Oak Kenton reads more refined than rustic at plank level, with the figure there to notice rather than dominate.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

Because Oak Kenton 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 Kenton 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 Kenton's golden tan carries honey and wheat undertones, so it reads warm rather than cool in most rooms. A bright, sun-filled space lifts the honey notes and keeps it feeling light; a room with less natural light deepens the tan slightly toward amber without going muddy. It pairs comfortably with cream and soft-gray walls, and reads current next to both black hardware and warm wood-tone furniture.

Price & availability?

This product is available to order specifically for your project. Contact us at (408) 753-3220 by call or text for the current lead time and a quote. We provide nationwide shipping, local delivery throughout the Bay Area, and showroom pickup. Verified contractors, designers, and architects receive trade pricing. We're here to help you choose the right flooring.