Niland Chestnut Rustic Waterproof WPC | COREtec Floors

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in warm golden-brown with honeyed amber cast. Niland Chestnut from COREtec Floors — 6.5mm, 12 mil wear.
🚚  Delivery Available Pre-Order

Why Visit Our Showroom?

One Showroom. 80+ Brands. Endless Possibilities.Compare flooring, kitchen cabinetry, tile, and baseboards in one place.
Boxy Cabinetry on DisplayExplore 11 cabinet finishes and styles to find the perfect look for your kitchen, from timeless classics to modern designs.
Free Sample ProgramTake samples home and view them in your own space

For Contractors & Trade

We Don’t Install — Never Your CompetitorWe supply materials, you keep the installation relationship
Trade Pricing AvailableFor licensed contractors and industry professionals
Same-Day Pickup AvailableMaterial ready when your job needs it

Why Buy From Us?

Serving the Bay Area Since 2003Thousands of projects completed. Retail-only since 2014
Licensed Flooring ExpertiseCalifornia licensed flooring professional (#875369)
Free 4-Month StoragePurchase now, store it until your project is ready
COREtec Floors Brand
COREtec Originals Classics Wpc Collection
Multi-tone/Rustic Color Tone
Wpc Flooring Type
6.5mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant

Quick Answer

What is Niland Chestnut?

Niland Chestnut is a wood-look WPC floor built around a warm golden-brown color, with a hard-wearing residential wear layer for a simple, carefree 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?

This floor has a 12 mil wear layer — about 0.30 mm — designed for everyday residential use across the busy areas of most homes, providing solid everyday scratch and scuff resistance. That's one of the most common wear-layer thicknesses.

Will it hold up to daily life?

Office chair wheels, spike-heel point loads, and dragged furniture all concentrate force. Niland Chestnut's 12 mil wear layer plus 6.5mm rigid WPC core manages this better than laminate — WPC resists crush-indent where laminate high-density fiberboard would dent permanently.

What does the plank surface look like?

Up close the Niland Chestnut plank surface is all cathedral figure, with broad, arching grain that peaks toward the center of each board and runs outward in long, unbroken lines. Mineral streaks trace the grain, and small knots turn up here and there, sparse and modest in size rather than busy. The wood-grain print shows this figure across the run, so the floor has real color movement without any two planks looking stamped from one template.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

The attached acoustic layer damps the hollow "click" sound characteristic of floating floors. Niland Chestnut 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 — Niland Chestnut 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?

Niland Chestnut reads warmest in the light this bedroom gets, with many windows and low early-morning sun that lift the honeyed amber and keep the golden-brown from going flat. In a bright, window-filled room the color stays open and mid-toned; in a darker or north-facing space it deepens and turns cozier. Niland Chestnut pairs easily with warm-white and soft-neutral walls, and takes to both cooler greys and warmer creams, so you can lean a room calm or cozy as you like.

Price & availability?

This floor is available by special order. 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. If you're a verified contractor, designer, or architect, ask about our trade pricing. Let us know how we can help with your project.

Overview

Fine mineral streaks run the length of each board in Niland Chestnut, tracing broad cathedral arches that flow across the boards. The base is a warm golden-brown with a honeyed amber cast, deep enough to feel steady yet light enough to keep a room open. Small knots scatter across the field, sparse and modest, so the floor reads natural rather than uniform. In the photographed bedroom Niland Chestnut sits under a scandinavian scheme of warm-white walls and pale furniture, where early-morning sun picks up the amber and leaves the space calm and unhurried. It suits bedrooms and other quiet, everyday rooms that want warmth without a heavy, dark floor.

A warm golden-brown that reads calm in early light, Niland Chestnut brings amber depth without weighing a room down.

Specifications

SKU VV585-50002
Brand COREtec Floors
Collection COREtec Originals Classics
Color Niland Chestnut
Flooring Type WPC
Plank size 6 inches wide × 48 inches long
Thickness 6.5mm
Wear layer 12 mil
SF per carton 31.51 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?
Installed, Niland Chestnut is the warm floor under a pared-back scandinavian bedroom. A low bed in beige and white sits over it, with a floor lamp and a single accent chair nearby, and the styling stays light: a macrame hanging on the wall, framed art, and a tall potted plant as the room's focal point. Against warm-white walls and white trim, the golden-brown Niland Chestnut floor is the one warm note of color in an otherwise pale, modern space, and it reads calm rather than busy.
Will it match my cabinets?
The photographed room pairs Niland Chestnut with white trim and white doors, and that is the easy, safe match, since a warm golden-brown floor under clean white millwork keeps everything bright and uncluttered. If you have wood-tone cabinets or furniture instead, stay in the warm family of honey, caramel, or soft toffee tones, and the amber in the floor will tie them together. Bright white and warm cream both work; only very cold, grey-toned cabinetry tends to fight the floor's warmth.
How does this color read in a windowless basement?
Niland Chestnut was photographed in a bright, many-windowed bedroom, but it works just as well in a low-light or windowless room. A mid-toned golden-brown like this one is forgiving without much daylight: dark enough to hide everyday dust and scuffs, light enough that it won't close a basement in the way a deep espresso floor would. Under warm lamp light the amber cast comes forward and the room stays cozy rather than dim, and if the basement runs damp, the waterproof surface is a practical bonus below grade.
Does this floor work with indoor plants?
Yes, and the photographed bedroom leans into it, with a tall potted floor plant as the focal point and greenery worked through the styling. Green reads beautifully against Niland Chestnut, because the warm golden-brown makes foliage look richer while the amber undertone keeps the pairing warm rather than stark. Terracotta and woven-basket planters suit it especially well. The surface is waterproof against topical moisture too, so the odd spill from watering wipes up easily, as long as water isn't left to pool or run over an edge.

Explore More Colors in the COREtec Floors

SS

Written by
Sergey Stotskiy

Managing Partner, Kapriz Hardwood Floors · Licensed California C-15 Flooring Contractor #875369 (active since 2006) · Established 2003