Coretec Plus Grande Empire Oak 9" x 82"

COREtec Originals Premium Grande Empire Oak — Light Oak Waterproof Vinyl Plank, 9" Mixed Lengths

COREtec Grande Empire Oak is a bright, light-toned oak-look vinyl plank built on COREtec's patented Waterproof Foamed Core. It comes 9" wide in mixed lengths of 28", 55" and 82" and sits in the COREtec Originals Premium collection, which many shoppers still know as COREtec Plus Grande.

Best for: Smaller rooms that need to feel bigger, Scandinavian and coastal schemes, and spaces with limited natural light.

The Look

Empire Oak is a bright oak visual with light tones of beige running through its grain. The pale palette reflects light around a room, while the long Grande boards give it a calm, uninterrupted flow from wall to wall.

Why Choose Empire Oak?

• Light beige oak tone that brightens a room
• Long boards for a spacious, seamless look
• Acclimation-free installation
• Resists staining from cat and dog accidents under COREtec's petproof warranty
• Lifetime limited residential warranty

Installation

Empire Oak can float or be glued, above, on or below grade. In unheated three-season rooms COREtec allows floating installs only, with room temperatures between 32 and 100°F. Elsewhere, install between 55 and 85°F.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Empire Oak? It is a bright oak look with light beige tones in the grain. Order a free sample to see it against your walls and trim.

Is Empire Oak good for pets? COREtec's petproof warranty says the floor resists staining from domestic cat and dog accidents. That coverage is about stains, not claw scratches.

Do I need to acclimate Empire Oak? No. COREtec's installation guidelines state that acclimation before installation is not required.

Can Empire Oak go in a sunroom? Yes, but in an unheated three-season room COREtec allows a floating install only, with temperatures held between 32 and 100°F. Outdoor use is excluded.

What is the residential warranty? Empire Oak carries COREtec's Lifetime limited residential warranty, which applies to indoor residential use and is not transferable.

Product Specs

• Product Name: Grande Empire Oak
• SKU: VV662-05016
• Collection: COREtec Originals Premium
• Plank Size: 9" wide in mixed lengths of 28", 55" and 82" (actual 8.98" x 27.55" / 55.11" / 82.67")
• Thickness: 15 mm (0.59")
• Wear Layer: 30 mil
• Finish: UV acrylic
• Core: Waterproof Foamed Core (WPC)
• Construction: COREtec Residential WPC
• Attached Underlayment: Cork, 3 mm
• Edge Profile: Enhanced painted bevel
• Locking Profile: Angle/tap click
• Installation Method: Floating or direct glue-down
• Installation Grade: On, above or below grade
• Sq Ft per Carton: 20.67
• Residential Warranty: Lifetime limited residential warranty
• Commercial Warranty: 10-year commercial limited warranty
• Certification: GREENGUARD Gold
• Country of Origin: Imported
• Documents: COREtec WPC installation instructions (PDF), Residential resilient limited warranty (PDF), Care and maintenance guidelines (PDF)

Design Pairing Guide

• White or cream Shaker cabinets
• Brushed nickel or warm brass fixtures
• Soft white or pale warm-neutral walls
• Light quartz or butcher block counters
• Linen upholstery and light woven textures

Compare lighter and darker shades in our COREtec Plus Grande 9" collection.