White Oak
White oak is a very durable hardwood. It offers great wear resistance and can hold up through time with common use. White oak is slightly harder than red oak but comes at a more premium cost. Its hardness makes it a great option for tables and floors. White oak has a great rot resistant feature about it. It can last upwards of 20 years outdoors.
Hardness
White oak is very easy to stain. It accepts a wide variety of colors from lighter golden oak finishes to dark ebony stains. White oak has a pretty plain natural appearance, but it commonly gets stained to make it more interesting.
Staining
White oak can be used both indoors and outdoors. Some examples of its uses include
Cabinetry
Flooring
Furniture
Trim
Common Uses
Region
White oak traditionally grows in the eastern regions of the United States.