Norwegian Maple Golden Waterproof WPC | COREtec Floors

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in light honey-gold with a warm blonde cast. Norwegian Maple from COREtec Floors — 8mm, 20 mil wear.
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Honey/Golden Color Tone
8mm+ Thickness
5 inches + Width
Wpc Flooring Type
Yes Water Resistant
20 mil Wear Layer

Quick Answer

What is Norwegian Maple?

Norwegian Maple is a rigid, wood-look WPC floor in a light honey-gold shade, with a durable, heavy-traffic wear layer for a simple, carefree finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. Norwegian Maple handles pet accidents, water-bowl spills, and tracked-in mud wiped up promptly without swelling. Clean up standing water quickly. Not approved for outdoor installation.

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

This floor has a 20 mil wear layer — approximately 0.51 mm — suited to heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, with excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. That's a step above the standard-duty wear layers.

Will it hold up to daily life?

Norwegian Maple's 20 mil wear layer and finish resist scratching and scuffing over years of use. It wipes clean with a vinyl-safe cleaner and a damp mop, and keeps the printed grain reading consistent across the floor.

What does the plank surface look like?

Up close, Norwegian Maple shows fine, straight grain lines with a gentle figure and no busy swirl. Small round knots and darker eyes are scattered across the boards at a moderate density, small in size and spaced out, enough to add character without dominating the plank. The printed surface keeps that pattern consistent board to board, so the floor stays even and readable across a whole room.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

There's no separate underlayment to buy and no pad to choose. Norwegian Maple'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 — Norwegian Maple 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?

Under the afternoon light streaking through the office window, Norwegian Maple warms toward a deeper honey where the sun hits and reads as a softer gold in the shade. This is a color that gains from daylight: a bright, window-lit room lifts the blonde glow, while a dimmer room reads it as a mellow amber. It pairs easily with cool wall colors, so the sharp chartreuse behind the desk plays against the floor's warmth instead of fighting it.

Price & availability?

This floor is placed on order 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. Trade pricing is available for verified contractors, designers, and architects. Feel free to get in touch with any questions.

Overview

Fine straight grain lines run the length of each board, broken here and there by small round knots and dark eyes that keep Norwegian Maple from reading flat. The color is a light golden honey with a warm blonde glow, bright without going pale and warm without turning orange. In its photographed setting, a modern glam home office, Norwegian Maple gives a style-conscious work nook a clean, sunny base under bolder furniture. Beneath the printed top layer is a rigid WPC core that is 100% waterproof against topical moisture, so it works in rooms where spills happen.

A light golden honey that stays bright and warm, with just enough knotting to keep it honest.

Specifications

SKU VV023-00505
Brand COREtec Floors
Collection COREtec Originals Classics
Color Norwegian Maple
Flooring Type WPC
Plank size 5 inches wide × 48 inches long
Thickness 8mm
Wear layer 20 mil
SF per carton 26.47 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, Norwegian Maple runs beneath a gold-trimmed black writing desk and a matching accent armchair, set against a chartreuse green wall. A framed sketch and patterned upholstery give this modern home office its glam edge, while the light golden honey floor stays the warm, low-key base that keeps the black and gold from feeling cold. It is a look aimed at style-conscious professionals building a bold work nook rather than a quiet, neutral one.
Will it match my cabinets?
Norwegian Maple is built for high-contrast pairings like the black-and-gold desk in the photo. The warm honey tone sits under black without muddying it and picks up the gold trim, so metallic and dark furniture read as deliberate rather than heavy. It also works with lighter, warmer cabinetry such as cream, soft white, or a natural wood-tone if you want the room to stay bright.
How does this color read in a windowless basement?
In a windowless basement, Norwegian Maple stays brighter than a darker floor would. The light golden honey and warm blonde glow keep a lower room from feeling closed in, and under warm artificial light the color stays true rather than washing gray. Pair it with light walls and good lamps and a basement office or family room reads open instead of cave-like.

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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