Red oak is one of the commonly used veneers in the U.S. furniture industry. It's open pored grain creates an interesting texture and a pattern that is highly complemented by most oil based stains. Quartersawn red oak typically contains the much-desired "tiger stripe" flecks/flakes. You'll find a variety of outstanding grain patterns in the veneers on this page.
Common Name:
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Northern Oak, Common Oak |
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Scientific Name:
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Quercus rubra | |
Family:
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Fagaceae | |
Color:
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Brown with hints of red or orange |
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Origin:
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Northern US and Canada |
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Hardness:
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Medium hardness (not as hard as White Oak) |
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Texture:
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Coarse texture with large, open pored grain | |
Finishing:
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Readily accepts stains and finishes | |
Did You Know: | A well kept oak tree can grow to over 95 foot tall and live for more than 300 years! |