White Oak (or Birch / Teak flooring with variable oxidation and stain)
Quercus alba (or Betula spp. / Tectona grandis) · Hardwood
- Type
- Hardwood
- Origin
- Eastern and Midwestern North America
- Hardness
- 1,360 lbf (Hard)
- Durability
- Durable. Strong natural resistance to rot, wear, and fungal decay, making it highly suitable for high-traffic interior floorboards.
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Grain Pattern
Straight to slightly irregular flat-sawn grain pattern with subtle ray flecks, open-pored vessel structure, and fine surface scratches.
Color & Appearance
Exhibits a distinct light pale tan to yellowish-cream upper section where raw wood or sanded finish is exposed, contrasted against a warm reddish-brown aged stained finish in the lower section.
Hardness (Janka)
1,360 lbf (Hard)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Durable. Strong natural resistance to rot, wear, and fungal decay, making it highly suitable for high-traffic interior floorboards.
Value & Sustainability
- Estimated Market Value
- $6.00 - $12.00 per square foot for standard solid hardwood flooring strips.
- Wood Age Estimate
- Estimated 30 to 60+ years old based on heavy surface patination, deep scratches, oxidized stain boundary, and wear lines across tongue-and-groove floor planks.
- Sustainability Status
- Least Concern (IUCN). Widely available, sustainably managed, and FSC-certified across North America.
Common Uses
Residential and commercial hardwood flooring, interior millwork, cabinetry, structural timber, and furniture.
Geographic Origin
Eastern and Midwestern North America
Workability
Generally good workability with sharp carbide tools; sands evenly, takes stains exceptionally well, holds fasteners tightly, though dense grain can dull high-speed steel tools over time.
Finish Recommendations
Sand light surface scratches, seal with a clear water-based or oil-based polyurethane finish, or apply penetrating hardwax oil to preserve natural wood tone.
Notable Features
High tannin content, distinct ring-porous grain structure, excellent dimensional stability, and high abrasion resistance for flooring applications.
