Red Oak Hardwood Flooring
Why Does Everyone Call Us for Red-Oak?
That would depend on who you ask, as there are several reasons people love to order red oak hardwood flooring. Red-Oak is easily the most popular choice of wood that is used to make hardwood floors, both solid and engineered hardwood flooring. My favorite reason people love this oak type is how affordable it is.
It Is Inexpensive
The law of supply and demand is a major foctor in the annual sale of red-oak hardwood. So while the demand for this flooring is always high, the supply is constant. Unlike White Oak where certain industries use large amounts of it while skewing the market, Red-Oak is used far and wide home decor and wall coverings, none of these options limit its availability.
It is Durable
Compared to other hardwoods, red-oak flooring is in the middle of the pack in it’s density. The Janka Hardness Scale rates it at 1220. A bit softer than White Oak, much harder than Walnut, Cherry, and most Maples. This flooring type has a stacked density rating and the unique grain pattern style that is inherent to the species. People who are shopping for a beautiful floor that will last a long time will often they don't have dip too far into saving to buy it. and doesn't want to spend a lot for.
It Looks Good
Okay, that is an opinion, and I should stick to facts. Fact: Flat Sawn Red-Oak exhibits more “cathedral” grain pattern than any other species used to make hardwood floors. This cathedral-look is the wavy lines throughout each board. Flat sawn is when the log is sliced across the face. You'll find brazilian styles will bring out expensive cuts to a floor shop with quarter sawn boards. The quarter sawn styles are harder to cut and yield less material to jack up the final price even more.
Red Oak grain is also more porous than most woods, which allows it to manage moisture better than harder species like Hickory. If moisture is a problem in your home then you may what to shop for a vinyl floor altogether. The grain is a bit softer which hides imperfections and dents well because of its character and color contrast. Stair treads match most flooring products very well and make any stair case a beautiful pairing to your new floor.
Does The Grade Matter?
Yes! Unfinished Grading in Oak flooring will change the look of a prefinished floor considerably. Prefinished flooring made of 1st Quality, or Select and Better Red Oak lumber like Somerset’s Color Strip or Color Plank will feature straight grains, predictable color, and really long boards. Ou Antique Collection, made with #1 Common lumber will feature more color and grain. For those consumers looking for a more rustic look our Builder Grade has a clean rustic look. Our Cabin grade will offer a mosaic of shorter boards, extreme colors, and wild grain patterns as well as some slight manufacturing and natural defects. All of these attributes culminate in a product that we offer in several widths at bargain-basement prices.
In baseball you sometimes hear the term “utility infielder” used. This is a guy that can play several different positions in the infield. Is this because he is great at all of them? Or because he is not great at any of the positions but good enough to be a professional baseball player at any of those positions?
Red-Oak is the Utility player of the hardwood flooring industry. There are flooring options that are harder, more interesting visuals, vinyl plank is waterproof, and white oak is more fashionable. But when you want something that everyone is happy with, Old Red-Head Oak is standing by ready for you to order your free sample today.