Pale Oak in Brentwood, CA

Natural White Oak floors are a staple of the flooring market and known for their durability, resilience, and versatility. Here at Fame Hardwood, we love our White Oak hardwood flooring as much as anybody. Check out the style possibilities in this popular hardwood flooring and pick up some design suggestions for your next project.

Natural White Oak hardwood flooring is best known for its durability, which depends on the type of tree it came from and also where it was cut from on the tree. Architects and engineers know that oak cut past a specific part of the Appalachian mountains is not going to be as hard, sturdy and stable as that of its northern counterparts.

How do you know that your White Oak hardwood floor is durable and of the best quality? Look for qualities like tight growth rings, high heart content, and long lengths, which show the wood came from the center of old, mature timbers. Shorter, narrower boards come from the top portion and branches of the tree, which suggest an inferior product. This will affect the general performance and longevity of your flooring, along with its durability and aesthetic.

It's a proven fact that White Oak is more resistant to water than Red Oak. White Oak is a closed-grain wood with much of its pores sealed with Tyloses, making it more resistant to water, decay, and rot. It is necessary to bear in mind this does not imply it's waterproof, so reducing water and moisture and wiping up spills immediately will keep your floor looking and performing its best. White Oak is more water-resistant and has been the wood of choice for liquor barrels as well as ship building for centuries. Did you know that in the late 1700s, America's first wooden warships used White Oak, including the U.S.S. Constitution, whose sides were entirely built from this hardwood and not iron? Now that's one strong hardwood.

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If you're looking for a durable and luxurious hardwood flooring option in Brentwood, California, Pale Oak flooring is the way to go. Contact Fame Hardwood at (855) 666-3263 to speak with one of our experts, or visit our website: FameHarwood.com to start searching for the perfect fit among our broad inventory. You'll be delighted by our fast shipping options, great prices, and expert advice!