Penhurst Oak Light Brown Waterproof WPC | COREtec Floors

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in warm honeyed brown. Penhurst Oak from COREtec Floors — 12mm, 20 mil wear. Available at Kapriz Santa Clara.
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COREtec Floors Brand
COREtec Originals Enhanced WPC Collection
Light Brown Color Tone
Wpc Flooring Type
12mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant

Quick Answer

What is Penhurst Oak?

Penhurst Oak is a wood-look WPC floor in a warm honeyed brown tone, with a thick, high-traffic wear layer for a durable, easy-care finish.

Is it waterproof?

Yes — 100% waterproof. Day-to-day life — a dropped glass, a pet bowl, a tracked-in puddle — wipes up without swelling or delamination when cleaned promptly; standing water should not be left to sit. Outdoor use is not approved.

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

The top of Penhurst Oak carries a 20 mil wear layer — equal to about 0.51 mm — made for heavy residential use and many light-commercial applications, delivering excellent protection against everyday scratches, scuffs, and abrasion. That's a step above the standard-duty wear layers.

How do I clean and maintain it?

Safe cleaners for Penhurst Oak's 20 mil wear layer: vinyl-safe cleaners, damp microfiber mops, vacuum on hard-floor setting. The finish rules out abrasive scrubbers, bleach, ammonia, and solvent-based cleaners — these dull the wear layer permanently.

What does the plank surface look like?

Up close the Penhurst Oak plank shows a sweeping cathedral figure running down the middle of each board, the peaks arcing to a soft point before the pattern opens into long, fine straight grain along both edges. Small knots turn up here and there -- sparse and modest in size, never crowding the surface -- and add just enough character to keep the boards from reading flat. The surface keeps a warm honeyed brown with a little tonal shift from plank to plank, so the run has some natural movement instead of one repeated look.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

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

Under bright morning daylight, Penhurst Oak reads at its warmest -- the honeyed brown lifts and looks lively rather than heavy, so a sunny, window-lit room suits it well. That warmth gives you room to pair boldly: it takes warm colors like terracotta and gold without clashing, and it cools down just as happily beside soft white walls and pale blue. In a lower-light or north-facing room the same brown deepens a shade and turns cozier, which works if you want a calmer feel. Morning is when Penhurst Oak is brightest; by evening under lamps it turns warmer and more relaxed.

Price & availability?

This product is available to order specifically for your project. Get in touch by call or text at (408) 753-3220 to check lead time and receive a quote. Choose nationwide shipping, local Bay Area delivery, or showroom pickup. Verified trade professionals qualify for trade pricing. We'll be happy to walk you through the next steps.

Overview

Penhurst Oak runs a warm honeyed brown, friendly rather than formal. A sweeping cathedral figure moves down the center of each board and gives way to fine straight grain along the flanks, with a scatter of small knots breaking up any sense of a uniform print. In the photographed living room, Penhurst Oak works as the calm base under a color-forward, eclectic mix -- a burnt-orange velvet sofa, a pale-blue accent chair, and a gold bar cart -- letting the bold pieces do the talking. Bright morning daylight through the windows keeps the honeyed brown warm and lively across the whole floor.

A warm, honeyed brown that would rather support a room full of color than compete with it.

Specifications

SKU VV855-05062
Brand COREtec Floors
Collection COREtec Originals Enhanced
Color Penhurst Oak
Flooring Type WPC
Plank size 7 inches wide × 60 inches long
Thickness 12mm
Wear layer 20 mil
SF per carton 20.78 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, Penhurst Oak runs wall to wall under a modern, eclectic living room. A burnt-orange velvet sofa sits front and center with a pale-blue accent chair beside it and a gold bar cart off to the side, while a leaning gold-framed mirror, a vase of tulips, and a good number of potted plants fill things out. Against soft white walls and white baseboard trim, the warm honeyed brown gives all that color something steady to sit on -- the floor stays quiet so the terracotta and gold read as the stars. It is a bright, put-together look aimed at a style-forward apartment rather than a formal, matched set.
Will it match my cabinets?
The room here pairs Penhurst Oak with clean white baseboard trim, and that white-against-warm-brown combination is a safe bet for cabinets too. White and off-white cabinetry keeps things bright and lets the honeyed brown stay the warm note in the room. If you lean warmer, a wood-tone cabinet in a similar honey range blends in easily, while a deeper espresso or navy cabinet gives you contrast without fighting the floor's warmth.
Will it still look this bright in a windowless basement?
The photographed room gets bright natural daylight, which is where Penhurst Oak looks its liveliest -- but the warm honeyed brown is also a smart pick for a windowless basement. Warm mid-browns like this one keep their color under artificial light far better than a cool grey, which can go flat and dull below grade. Under warm bulbs the floor reads close to how it looks in daylight, just a touch cozier, so a lower level still feels inviting rather than washed out. GREENGUARD Gold certification for low chemical emissions is worth having in a closed-in basement room where the air moves less.
Does this floor work with indoor plants?
There are quite a few potted plants in this room, and Penhurst Oak handles them without any worry. The surface is 100% waterproof against topical moisture, so the occasional watering drip or a little overflow from a saucer wipes right up and will not mark the floor. The warm honeyed brown also makes an easy backdrop for green foliage -- the greens read fresh against it rather than muddy. Just set protectors or a mat without rubber backing under heavier planters, since rubber can discolor the surface over time.

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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