Red Oak
Red oak is a very durable hardwood. It offers great wear resistance and can hold up through time with common use. Red oak is very popular for hardwood flooring for that reason. If you have kids or high traffic items this is a great option at a reasonable price.
Hardness
Red oak is very easy to stain. It accepts a wide variety of colors from lighter golden oak finishes to dark ebony stains. Red oak has an okay natural appearance, but commonly gets stained to spice it up.
Staining
Red oak is commonly used for durable furniture and flooring. Some examples of this usage include
Cabinetry
Flooring
Furniture
Trim
Common Uses
Region
Red oak is grown and harvested in the north, northeast regions of the United States. .