Description: white oak varies in color from light tan to pale yellow-brown with a pinkish tinge. it is similar to european oak. straight grained with characteristic silver grain in quarter sawn wood.. Blue ridge oak bourbon 3/4 in. solid hardwood blue ridge oak bourbon 3/4 in. solid hardwood flooring is sealed with an aluminum oxide finish providing protection from every day wear. this product carries a 30-year finish warranty and has a janka hardness rating of 1152.. White oak is also commonly used as a timber frame species in japanese style architecture. essentially, white oak is the perfect species for many applications, and the only drawback is the wood’s relatively unremarkable appearance..
White oak features nutty brown hues and dramatic grain patterns ranging from simple and sleek to intricate swirls. used to make wine barrels, this popular wood has dense fibers that make for a durable floor with a versatile look, depending on the effect you’re trying to achieve — casual, formal or contemporary.. The fine graining pattern of white oak gives the wood traditional appeal. wide planks further contribute to the rustic look of white oak floors. the heartwood is light to medium brown, while the sapwood is usually white to light brown in color.. Floor #294. quarter and rift sawn white oak flooring alternated with plainsawn white oak flooring. at the lower left you can really see the difference in the grains of the wood, with the quartersawn white oak showing undulating waves that contrast with the straighter grain of the plainsawn white oak plank at the bottom of the photo..