White Oak (Wire-brushed / Weathered Finish)
Quercus alba · Hardwood
- Type
- Hardwood
- Origin
- Eastern North America
- Hardness
- 1,360 lbf (Hard)
- Durability
- Very Durable; highly resistant to rot, decay, and moisture owing to abundant tyloses in heartwood pores.
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Grain Pattern
Straight to slightly irregular ring-porous grain with prominent open pores exposed by wire-brushing or heavy distressing.
Color & Appearance
Light grey to weathered silver-beige tint (achieved via reactive stain or liming wax over a natural light brownish-tan heartwood).
Hardness (Janka)
1,360 lbf (Hard)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Very Durable; highly resistant to rot, decay, and moisture owing to abundant tyloses in heartwood pores.
Value & Sustainability
- Estimated Market Value
- $8.00 to $14.00 per board foot (varies depending on grade and specialized surface finishing)
- Wood Age Estimate
- Modern engineered or solid wood plank with a factory-applied weathered or vintage surface treatment.
- Sustainability Status
- Least Concern (IUCN Red List), not CITES listed, widely available with FSC certification.
Common Uses
Luxury hardwood flooring, modern furniture, architectural wall paneling, cabinetry, and interior millwork.
Geographic Origin
Eastern North America
Workability
Good overall workability; dense nature requires sharp carbide-tipped tooling. High tannin content can react with iron tools/fasteners causing bluish-black staining if exposed to moisture.
Finish Recommendations
Wire-brush textured surfaces respond best to matte polyurethane, hardwax oils, or liming/ceruse finishes that accentuate grain depth.
Notable Features
Heavy textured open pores created by mechanical wire-brushing; high tannin concentration; distinct tyloses blocking water conduction.
