High confidence based on distinct red oak flooring strip patterns and open pore structure visible on the surrounding floor. confidenceIdentify wood
Red Oak (Flooring surrounding the wooden sword)
Quercus rubra · Hardwood
- Type
- Hardwood
- Origin
- Eastern North America
- Hardness
- 1290 lbf (Hard)
- Durability
- Moderately durable (decay resistance is low to moderate)
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Grain Pattern
Straight to irregular grain with pronounced open pores and prominent cathedral patterning typical of flat-sawn flooring.
Color & Appearance
Light to medium brown with reddish pink undertones in the background flooring.
Hardness (Janka)
1290 lbf (Hard)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Moderately durable (decay resistance is low to moderate)
Value & Sustainability
- Estimated Market Value
- 4.00 to 8.00 USD per square foot for finished flooring material
- Wood Age Estimate
- Estimated 20-50 years based on typical residential installation wear patterns.
- Sustainability Status
- Least concern, highly sustainable, abundantly available and widely harvested.
Common Uses
Flooring, furniture, cabinetry, interior millwork.
Geographic Origin
Eastern North America
Workability
Good overall workability; machines well, glues and finishes easily, but prone to splitting if nailed too close to edges.
Finish Recommendations
Polyurethane, varnish, or penetrating oils; water-based or oil-based polyurethane is standard for flooring.
Notable Features
Coarse texture with large open pores that usually require grain filling for a smooth finish.
Identified August 25, 2026
