Debbie, this is very informative.  I work with a lot of investors, contractors and people who purchase homes for renovation.  I knew about red and white oak but didn't know what the differences were.  Thanks for educating me.

Red, white....and all about any wood....we know that "The Flooring Girl" will always have the answers !

Debbie,

Great Post - I knew there was a difference, but didn't know what is was.  Just now figured out that I have White Oak in my own house.

I personally like the white oak myself if I were to install hardwood floors

I didn't know there was that great a difference until now. I like the side by side pictures and can definitely see a difference in graining between the two. Thanks for sharing

Nice post , and I can see how it should grab some attention in search, as well as referencing your post to potential customers!

Debbie, believe me, you educate us so much so - I can answer some questions from my buyers based on what I learned from your post....thanks a lot...

the developer I work with in this area, uses strictly "Select Red Oak", and I can confirm that it looks good, wears well, and stains nicely.

and knowing this developer, it must be reasonably priced, or he'd be buying something else.

Hi Debbie,  Few flooring choices compare to an oak floor.  It will show dust and has a noise factor as you walk on it but gorgeous nonetheless !

Thank you for a great article. I think so often people think hardwood is hardwood and the truth is there are so many details to hardwood that should be paid attention too. By dooring so, you can ensure the client/customer gets the right floor for their situation. And, we become a better resouce for our customer's which in-turn will lead to increased refereals and sales.

Debbie, nice post.  As a builder I put down lots of both.  One of my favorite floors was all done in "shorts" and was a mix of red and white---looked a bit like a crazy quilt :)

Debbie, your articles are always very informative. Thanks for explaining the differences between white and red oak.

If you hadn't of pointed out the subtleties, the graining in each for example, I might not have noticed.  I can just imagine having The Flooring Girl educate the customers.  And with this white oak / red oak it's why you know your wood floors (or laminate) ;-)

Debbie- all I know is that if I'm in the market for flooring, I'm calling YOU.  You have always done a remarkable job of educating us. 

Who doesn't love a beautiful oak wood floor!  I never realized the difference between red and white oak either ... thanks for the informative explanation, Debbie!

Debbie:

Thanks for another post that I have bookmarked and will share on my facebook business page.  All great information.   I don't know it there is a difference in oak flooring based upon area of the country.  Do you know?

Debbie - Thanks again for answering a questions that comes up quite often.

Oak is always going to be a popular floor covering choice for many Homeowners. I like the white better now.

Debbie thanks for your explanation of the difference between the Red and White Oak flooring.  Oak flooring is popular here too.

Debbie, who knew oak was a commodity? But of course it is, silly me :) I think I almost know enough about flooring now to actually make a good decision thanks to you!

Sharon

Good post.  Now I know the difference between red and white oak.  I do have both in my house and it is a slight difference as you mentioned.

Good morning, Debbie...... most builders here use whit oak in their spec homes....they do a quick dry coat and two other coats of polyurethane with sandings in between.... some use prefinished that's solid wood!!