Characteristics

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• Color: White oak planks can range in color from light tan to medium brown and grayish tan, with faint grain lines of beige and darker brown.

• Grain: Features a finer, more subtle grain compared to red oak. Includes decorative ray fleck patterns that can be straight, wavy, or decorative. The pores are closed off by tyloses, which is key to its water resistance

• Versatility: Its hardness and durability make it ideal for busy spaces like hallways and entryways. 

• Hardness: Rated at 1,360 lbf on the Janka hardness scale.  This rating means it is harder and more resistant to dents and scratches than red oak.