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Hardwood Floors > Facts about
White Oak
About White Oak Hardwood Floors
 Appearance: Color:
Heartwood is light brown; some boards may have a pinkish tint or a slight
grayish cast. Sapwood is white to cream
Grain: Open, with longer rays
than red oak. Occasional crotches, swirls and burls. Plainsawn boards have a
plumed or flared grain appearance; riftsawn has a tighter grain pattern, low
figuring; quartersawn has a flake pattern, sometimes called tiger oak, tiger
rays, or butterflies
Availability: Commodity item,
available in ALL types, styles and sizes of flooring
Properties: Hardness: 1360 Jankas
Table, 5% harder than Northern red oak Durability: More durable than red oak.
Tannic acid in the wood protects it from fungi and insects
Workability: Sawing: good
Nailing: good Sanding: satisfactory Finishing: Absorbs finishes more evenly than
red oak. Does NOT bleach well
Competitive
Pricing!
Financing Plans
Available
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(972) 562-8610
Visit the Heritage Showroom
Located near the historic
square in downtown McKinney, our showroom features many options for your
hardwood floors, from solid wood to engineered and pre-finished. Our
design center includes red oak flooring, white oak flooring, maple flooring,
walnut flooring, smooth and handscraped finishes. You can get wonderful
ideas for flooring your home, and plan your next project with our experienced
staff. We welcome you to our showroom, or to take advantage of a free
in-home estimate by calling (972) 562-8610.
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Serving North Texas since 1978
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