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COREtec Red River Hickory is a waterproof WPC luxury vinyl plank in a hickory visual, with an 8 mm core, a 20 mil wear layer and attached cork underlayment. It installs floating or direct-glue above, on or below grade with no acclimation period, which makes it a practical pick for basements and busy rooms. The 20 mil wear layer is thicker than entry-level vinyl, though it is not scratch-proof. Owners rate it highly for looks and easy installation; the main caution is the warm amber-to-caramel tone, which shifts with light and varies plank to plank, so a sample is worth ordering.
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Owners rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 12 ratings, praising the look and the straightforward install. Complaints center on color variation between planks and the warm tone.
COREtec Red River Hickory (VV023-00508) is a 5" x 48" waterproof vinyl plank from the COREtec Originals Classics collection. It is a hickory-look luxury vinyl plank, not hardwood: an 8 mm WPC plank with a 20 mil wear layer, UV acrylic finish, micro-bevel edges, and attached cork underlayment. Each carton covers 26.47 square feet. This is the same product previously listed as COREtec Plus 5" Plank under the same SKU.
In the product images the color sits in a warm amber-to-caramel range, with the arched cathedral grain and darker mineral streaking typical of hickory visuals and noticeable tone shifts from plank to plank. Screens and room light change how warm these planks read, so confirm the color with a sample before ordering full cartons.
COREtec rates this plank for floating or direct-glue installation above, on, or below grade, with no acclimation period. The 20 mil wear layer resists everyday wear but does not make the floor scratch-proof; use felt pads under furniture and mats at entries. Waterproof describes the plank, not the subfloor, so follow the COREtec Originals installation guide for moisture testing and subfloor preparation. Coverage terms are in the lifetime residential limited wear warranty and the 10-year medium commercial warranty.
To plan quantities, divide your square footage by 26.47 and round up, then add about 15 percent for cuts and waste, which is the allowance COREtec's own calculator uses. Color-matched T-molding, reducers, thresholds, quarter round, and stair nose are available from Floor City. Use the sample and room visualizer options above to check the color, or browse the rest of the COREtec Originals collection for other 5" x 48" Classics colors.
