Penmore Walnut Light Brown Waterproof WPC | COREtec Floors

Warm-toned waterproof flooring in warm mid-brown with a soft golden-tan undertone. Penmore Walnut from COREtec Floors — 12mm, 30 mil wear.
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COREtec Floors Brand
COREtec Originals Premium WPC Collection
Light Brown Color Tone
Wpc Flooring Type
12mm+ Thickness
Yes Water Resistant

Quick Answer

What is Penmore Walnut?

Penmore Walnut is a waterproof, wood-look WPC floor built around a warm mid-brown color, with a thick, heavy-wear surface for a low-maintenance, practical 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 30 mil wear layer — equal to about 0.76 mm — made for heavy residential use and many commercial applications, with exceptional protection against scratches, scuffs, and everyday wear. That puts it toward the top of the WPC wear-layer range.

Will it hold up to daily life?

Office chair wheels, spike-heel point loads, and dragged furniture all concentrate force. Penmore Walnut's 30 mil wear layer plus 12mm 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 planks vary board to board. On some a sweeping cathedral loop arcs up the center; on others fine parallel grain lines run nearly straight the length of the board, and the two figures alternate so no plank looks like its neighbor. A few pin flecks scatter across the surface, and the knotting stays sparse and small, pin-sized at most, so the grain does the work and the surface never turns busy. The whole print sits in that warm golden-tan brown, giving Penmore Walnut a walnut-look grain that stays soft and even rather than dramatic.

Quiet enough upstairs or in a condo?

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

With no direct window sun, Penmore Walnut leans on soft midday daylight and the warm pendants overhead, and the golden-tan undertone answers both. It keeps its warmth under the bulbs instead of flattening to grey, and reads a shade brighter when the daylight lifts at midday. Against warm-white walls and pale cabinetry the mid-brown stays clearly warm rather than muddy, so a room with plenty of white gets a floor that feels inviting instead of clinical. If your kitchen runs cool and light, this is a tone that adds warmth without going dark.

Price & availability?

This floor is ordered directly through our supplier. Contact us at (408) 753-3220 by call or text for the current lead time and a quote. Pickup, Bay Area delivery, and nationwide shipping are all available. Verified contractors, designers, and architects are eligible for trade pricing. We're happy to help you plan your order.

Overview

The cathedral loops sweep up one board and give way to fine, tight straight lines on the next, so Penmore Walnut shows quiet board-to-board movement rather than one repeating figure. The color is a warm mid-brown carrying a soft golden-tan undertone that keeps it friendly rather than heavy, and a few pin flecks dot the surface without ever crowding it. In its photographed kitchen, a modern scandinavian space done almost entirely in white, Penmore Walnut is the one warm element, a walnut-look tone that pulls the whole bright room together. Set under a pair of pendants at midday, it suits an open, design-forward kitchen where you want warmth underfoot without a dark floor closing the space down.

The one warm note in an all-white kitchen: a golden-tan walnut-look that keeps a bright, minimal space from going cold.

Specifications

SKU VV458-02711
Brand COREtec Floors
Collection COREtec Originals Premium
Color Penmore Walnut
Flooring Type WPC
Plank size 7 inches wide × 72 inches long
Thickness 12mm
Wear layer 30 mil
SF per carton 21.39 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 kitchen the floor runs under a white island with bar stools pulled up to it, tall cabinetry along the wall, and open shelving beside a simple wall clock. A pair of pendants hangs over the island as the focal point, and with almost everything else kept pale, Penmore Walnut supplies the room's warmth from the floor up. The modern, uncluttered styling lets the walnut-look grain read clearly, and the warm mid-brown keeps the bright, minimal space from feeling stark.
Will it match my cabinets?
The kitchen pairs Penmore Walnut with white uppers and pale natural-tone lower cabinets, and the match works because the floor's golden-tan warmth sits comfortably against both. Crisp white cabinetry gives the warm mid-brown room to stand out, while the pale natural lowers echo its tan undertone for a softer, tone-on-tone link. If your cabinets are white, off-white, or a light natural wood-tone, this floor will sit easily beneath them.
Will it still look this bright in a windowless basement?
This floor was photographed with no direct window sun, lit only by soft daylight and warm pendants, so it is a safe pick for a windowless basement. The golden-tan undertone is what makes it work: under artificial light Penmore Walnut keeps its warm mid-brown instead of dropping to a flat grey, which is the usual risk with a cool-toned floor below grade. Add warm-white bulbs and the color reads close to how it looks in a daylit room.
Does this floor work with indoor plants?
The kitchen keeps it simple with a single statement plant, and that is all the warm mid-brown floor needs, since one hit of green reads crisp and fresh against the golden-tan tone. Penmore Walnut makes an easy backdrop for greenery whether you keep one large plant or a few smaller pots, and the 100% waterproof topical surface takes a stray watering splash in stride.

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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