Prime I European Oak Engineered Hardwood | Vellichor Floors
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What is Prime I?
Prime I is a genuine engineered hardwood floor in a light beige shade, with a clean grain, subtle figure, and slight natural variation for a versatile, uncluttered look.
Is it waterproof?
No — engineered hardwood is real wood on top, so it's water-resistant at best, not waterproof. Prime I tolerates humidity and moisture-prone rooms better than solid wood thanks to its stable core, but standing water and spills should still be wiped up promptly.
Can it be refinished?
Not every engineered floor is sandable — it comes down to how much real wood sits on top. Prime I carries a 4mm veneer, and can usually take two or three professional refinishes.
What does the plank surface look like?
The Prime I surface is calm and orderly: a flowing straight grain with a soft cathedral figure and long, even lines, scattered with faint mineral flecks across the middle of the board and quiet cathedral peaks above. Knotting is light, a stray pin knot rather than any bold character mark, so the overall read is smooth and unbroken. The wire-brushed texture is subtle here, felt more than seen, and because each plank is real oak, the figure varies gently down the run rather than repeating, which keeps a very calm floor from ever looking manufactured.
Will this color work in my room?
Prime I is a very-light warm beige, and it behaves best in exactly the soft, diffused daylight this living room has. In that even light it reads gentle and balanced, neither yellow-warm nor grey-cool, sitting quietly against pale greige walls. Give it stronger direct sun and the warmth comes forward; in cooler evening light it steadies toward a neutral greige. It is a tone chosen to stay in the background, so it shifts with the light without ever demanding attention.
Price & availability?
This floor is a special-order item, ordered as needed. Get in touch by call or text at (408) 753-3220 to check lead time and receive a quote. We offer nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or showroom pickup. Verified contractors, designers, and architects receive trade pricing. Let us know how we can help with your project.
Overview
Prime I comes in a genuinely large plank, 9-1/2 inches wide and 87 inches long in a full 3/4-inch thickness, and that scale is the first thing you notice: long, wide boards with few seams, exactly what a pared-back room wants. The color is a light beige held in a soft warm-greige balance, serene and minimal, warm enough to feel inviting but restrained enough to disappear into a quiet scheme. It is European Oak engineered hardwood, wire-brushed and finished in a clear UV lacquer over a 4mm oak veneer. We photographed it in a warm-minimalist living room, where the broad planks and the calm tone let the architecture and a few clean furnishings carry the space.
Prime I trades busy detail for scale: wide, long planks and a soft light-beige calm that lets a minimalist room breathe.
Specifications
| SKU | VC-301 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Vellichor Floors |
| Collection | Vellichor Floors Prime |
| Color | Prime I |
| Flooring Type | Engineered Hardwood |
| Plank size | 9.5 inches wide × 87 inches long |
| Thickness | 3/4″ |
| Grade | Prime |
| Species | European Oak |
| Top veneer | 4mm |
| Finish | UV Lacquer |
| Locking system | Tongue & Groove |
| Underlayment | None |
| SF per carton | 28.42 sq ft |
| Installation grade | Above, On, Below grade |
| Installation method | Nail down, Glue down, or Float |
| Waterproof | No — water-resistant only |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Structural Warranty; 25-Year Residential Finish Warranty; 3-Year Light Commercial Warranty |
| Certifications | FloorScore, GREENGUARD Gold, Lacey Act, EPA TSCA Title VI, CARB Phase 2, Zero Formaldehyde, FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) |