The Woodland Oak — Pure SPC Max by Republic Floor

The Woodland Oak is a knotty, rustic oak collection: seven colors with oak names, from Valley Oak and Canyon Oak to Arizona White Oak. Republic's photos show open knots, cracks and long grain on every board, in tones from off-white and pale grey through light honey to a deep brown.

The look belongs in a farmhouse kitchen, a country-style family room or a mountain cabin, but it also gives a plain modern interior some warmth and age. Character marks are useful in daily life as well, since everyday dents and scuffs have plenty of company.

Republic states that The Woodland Oak is 100% waterproof and that its Pure SPC Max core, 40 percent denser than other SPC floors according to the manufacturer, does not shrink or expand. That makes it a candidate for kitchens, laundry rooms and entries where a real-wood floor would worry you. Plank size, thickness and warranty are not part of the collection's published text; we confirm them at quote. Bear Oak is listed without an item number, so we confirm its code with Republic when you request it.