White Oak
Quercus alba · Hardwood
- Type
- Hardwood
- Origin
- Eastern North America
- Hardness
- 1360 lbf (Hard)
- Durability
- Durable
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Grain Pattern
Straight to irregular grain with pronounced cathedral and flat-sawn growth ring patterns, featuring occasional small pin knots.
Color & Appearance
Light to medium grayish-brown with subtle weathered grey undertones, low natural luster, and moderate color variation between boards.
Hardness (Janka)
1360 lbf (Hard)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Durable
Value & Sustainability
- Estimated Market Value
- 5.00 to 12.00 USD per square foot for finished flooring material
- Wood Age Estimate
- Modern manufactured flooring, likely installed within the last 5 to 10 years based on the condition.
- Sustainability Status
- Least Concern IUCN status, widely available, and frequently harvested under sustainable forestry practices.
Common Uses
Flooring, furniture, cabinetry, boat building, interior millwork, and veneer.
Geographic Origin
Eastern North America
Workability
Generally easy to work with both hand and machine tools, though it has high density and can blunt cutters; glues, stains, and finishes well.
Finish Recommendations
UV-cured polyurethane, water-based polyurethane, or reactive stains (such as fuming or weathering treatments) commonly used on modern grey-toned flooring.
Notable Features
High tannin content which reacts with iron, excellent water resistance due to closed cellular structure (tyloses), and distinctive ray fleck when quartersawn.
