There are several grades
of hardwood flooring, in red and white oak. Every strip of oak flooring
is unique.
Red
Oak -
Extremely popular choice. Usually reddish in tone and in its natural
state; however the species takes stains of varying colors quite well.
Red Oak is uniform in color, with a desirable rich wheat hue and
tighter, more closely held grain pattern, mellowing the floors overall
appearance.
Widths: 1½”, 2¼”, 3¼”, 4”, 5” ▪ Thickness: 3/4” ▪
Hardness: 1290
White Oak -
A very common choice for flooring. Most boards are
typically light brown in their natural state; however the species does
take stain nicely. White Oak is uniform in color while grain patterns
and color vary widely in grades and cuts.
Widths: 1½”, 2¼”, 3¼”, 4”, 5” ▪ Thickness: 3/4” ▪ Hardness: 1360
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Red Oak Clear |
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This grade of Red Oak is nearly entirely heartwood with a minimum number of character marks and very little discoloration. This grade provides a uniform appearance while allowing for all the natural color variations in heartwood. This is the highest grade of Red Oak available and some of America's most stately and distinguished floors are floored with this grade.
Average length 42" |
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Red Oak Quarter Sawn |
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This grade of Red Oak is Select in grade but what is truly unique is that the growth rings lay tangent to the face of the flooring and run parallel with the length. At least 50 percent of the piece contains quartered characteristics. One of these fantastic characteristics are the "rays" which are visible from different angles and provide incredible distinguishing character to the floor.
Average length 36" |
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Red Oak Select |
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This grade of Red Oak has slight color variation produced by differences of natural heartwood and sapwood, along with the occasional small knot and brown streak. This is a "classic" hardwood floor although varying widths can distinguish this floor dramatically.
Average length 36" |
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Red Oak #1 |
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This grade of Red Oak contains prominent variations in coloration along with small knots and streaks. It's a popular floor, a traditional and steady choice.
Average length 30" |
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Red Oak #2 |
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This grade of Red Oak contains natural variations, along with numerous knots, open characters and sapwood. It is a popular choice for the casual floor. Varying widths adds a bit more character and can develop the grade into a good rustic or cabin type floor.
Average length 24" |
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Red Oak Mountain Grade |
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This grade of Red Oak is proprietary and contains numerous solid knots, numerous open knots not to exceed 3/8", unlimited sound sapwood and mineral streaks. All in all it combines to make the ultimate in a rustic floor with average lengths at seven foot it is the only product of its kind in the market place today.
Average length 7' |
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White Oak Select |
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This grade of White Oak has very slight color variation, unlimited sound sapwood, small tight pin knots, and brown streaks. This is a classic floor.
Average length 36" |
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White Oak #1 |
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This grade of White Oak contains prominent variations in coloration and varying characteristics including some knots. A popular and traditional floor.
Average length 30" |
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White Oak #2 |
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This grade of White Oak has and is made up of sound natural variations, character marks and very contrasting appearance. It makes an excellent casual, cabin type floor.
Average length 24" |
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