Northern White Oak Plank Flooring

White Oak took over from Yellow Pine as the wood flooring of choice in the mid 20th century, but was quickly surpassed by Red Oak. White Oak Flooring had its zenith of popularity in the late 19th and early 20th century during the Arts & Crafts period where white oak was used for everything from flooring to trim & paneling to furniture. A denser, slightly darker overall wood with a less prominent grain than Red Oak, White Oak is a tan to brown color with no pinks or reds. An oil-based finish will deepen and warm up the white oak's color slightly and enhance the grain.

Please click on the Prices tab(s) above for the widths & lengths available in each white oak flooring grade listed below and their respective per square foot prices - and, call (410) 461-4566 or email for freight costs.

White Oak Hardwood Flooring:
Select & Better Grade (NOFMA):
Available in solid or engineered planks, unfinished, or factory pre-finished with a micro bevel; this plain sawn grade of white oak flooring is virtually free of knots, with a less prominent arching grain pattern than Red Oak. Select grade white oak flooring fits any decorating concept.

White Oak Hardwood Flooring:
Select & Better Rift Sawn (NOFMA):
Available in solid or engineered planks, unfinished, or factory pre-finished with a micro-bevel; this grade of white oak flooring is virtually free of knots, with primarily straight, parallel grain lines. There are no apparent flashes of iridescence in this grade; making it the most uniform and simple look for any formal application. Rift sawn white oak flooring is sold mixed with quarter sawn in the engineered planks.

White Oak Hardwood Flooring:
Select & Better Quarter Sawn (NOFMA):
Available in solid or engineered planks, unfinished, or factory pre-finished with a micro-bevel; this grade is virtually free of knots, with primarily straight, parallel grain lines. This grade of white oak flooring will contain flashes of iridescence of "flecks" - some large and dramatic, giving it the most striking look for any formal application, particularly reproducing the classic White Oak Craftsman look. Quarter sawn white oak flooring is sold mixed with rift sawn in the engineered planks.

White Oak Hardwood Flooring:
Country Grade (NOFMA #1 Common):
Available in solid or engineered planks, unfinished, or factory pre-finished with a micro bevel; this plain sawn grade of white oak flooring has most of the naturally occurring wood character remaining such as knots, distinct color variations and varying grain patterns adding to its popular appeal. This option is an excellent value and is adaptable to a variety of design styles. Country grade white oak flooring will include some rift and quarter sawn grain in the engineered planks.

White Oak Hardwood Flooring:
Country Grade Rift & Quarter Sawn (NOFMA #1 Common):
Available in solid planks only, unfinished, or factory pre-finished with a micro-bevel; this grade of white oak flooring combines the character of Country Grade and the straight grain of Rift & Quarter Sawn white oak flooring to fit any design or budget.

White Oak Hardwood Flooring:
Rustic Grade & Better (NOFMA #2 Common & Better):
Available in solid planks only, unfinished, or factory pre-finished with a micro bevel; this plain sawn grade of white oak flooring has more of the naturally occurring wood character remaining such as knots, distinct color variations and varying grain patterns than Country Grade in order to attain the longer lengths. There may be some open knots and voids that may be cut out or filled. This option of white oak flooring is an excellent value where character and longer plank lengths are preferred.

White Oak Hardwood Flooring:
Rustic Grade:
Available in solid planks only, unfinished, or factory finished with a micro-bevel; plain sawn, with more of the naturally occurring wood characteristics remaining such as much larger and more frequent knots, distinct color variations and varying grain patterns than Country Grade. There will be some open knots and voids that may be cut out or filled. This grade of white oak flooring is suited to a more relaxed setting, particularly where a more antique look is desired.

White Oak Hardwood Flooring:
European Rustic Grade:
Available in solid planks only, unfinished, or factory finished with a micro-bevel; mixed plain sawn and rift & quarter sawn, with all of the naturally occurring wood characteristics remaining such as large and frequent knots, distinct color variations and varying grain patterns. There may be some open knots and voids that may be cut out or filled. This grade of white oak flooring makes a dramatic statement and is the most appropriate substitite for an antique reclaimed look.

Our listing of white oak hardwood flooring prices includes both finished and unfinished wood planks in many widths and lengths. If you are interested in engineered white oak floors, consider your application - will the white oak floor be installed on or below grade? Do you have moisture or stability concerns? Will your hardwood flooring be installed directly to a slab? Or, do you just need a thinner wood floor? Pricing of white oak flooring is affected by the length and width of the floor boards, your choice of solid hardwood or engineered wood, whether you want your white oak floor prefinished or unfinished, and the grade of white oak floor you select. To complete your white oak hardwood floor, don't forget custom milled white oak air vents or custom white oak stair materials. And of course, please check our specials page to see if any of our white oak floors are overstocked.

Northern White Oak Flooring Specifications

Thickness: ¾” Solid

5/8" Engineered - Wear Layer 4mm (nominal 3/16") thick
Widths Available: 2 ¼” – 12 ” Solid

3" - 5" Engineered, 6" & 7" widths by Special Order
Lengths Ranges Available: 1’ - 8’, 3’ - 10’, 6’ - 12’ Solid

1' - 7' Engineered, longer lengths by Special Order
Milled Profile: Tongue & groove edges and end-matched up to 10" wide, back relieved
Pre-finishing Available: Satin sheen, 7 coats UV cured polyurethane w/ aluminum oxide

Matte Sheen, Rubio Monocoat European Oil Finish
Hardness (Janka Scale): 1360 (5% harder than Red Oak)
Shipping Weight: 3.20 lbs per square foot, Solid

2.90 lbs per square foot, Engineered

For additional questions about White Oak Hardwood Wide Plank White Oak Flooring, please contact us or call (410) 461-4566.

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