Medium Quarter Sawn White Oak

Medium Oak is created by treating quarter sawn white oak with a stain to give it a darker, more beautiful color. The stain highlights the grain of the wood, and gives the heartwood a more delicate brown color.

Quarter Sawn White Oak Hardwood

Quarter sawn white oak is cut against the grain to create a more varied appearance and texture.

Quarter sawn white oak has more contrast in the grain than quarter sawn red oak, this constrast is often referred to as 'ray flake'.

White Oak is a solid, sturdy wood that is uniform in texture and color. Its grain is relatively large, and takes on colored stain quite well. With age, its color will change take on minor amber tones. This is a minor change in color. Its species name is Quercus Alba, and its Janka rating (hardness and resistance to scrapes, gouges and cuts) is 1360.

Photos of Pieces in Quarter Sawn Oak (Red and White Varieties)

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NOTE: Wood sample photo shown above is Medium Quarter Sawn Red Oak, not Medium Quarter Sawn White Oak.

If you're unsure about the finish for your piece, we encourage you to order wood samples. Color accuracy on our website cannot be assured due to a number of variables including ambient lighting, the camera used, and the settings on your computer monitor.