Get to Know Hardwoods

Red Oak

Scientific Name: Quercus Rubra

Red Oak, sourced from the Glacial and Appalachian regions, stands out for its robust strength and enduring durability. With its striking grain and versatile color palette, ranging from light creamy tan to warm reddish-brown, Red Oak is ideal for flooring, furniture, cabinetry, and millwork.

Red Oak’s renowned for its hardness and wear resistance, suited for furniture and high-traffic floors. The wood’s excellent staining qualities enable it to seamlessly fit into a variety of decor themes. NWH ensures superior quality by kiln drying Red Oak, providing a level of consistency that elevates it beyond standard offerings, making it a preferred choice for diverse projects and applications.

Red Oak Hardwood Lumber

Red Oak Hardwood Lumber

Fusion Designs - Red Oak Old Mission Dresser

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Gat Creek - Red Oak Easton Bed

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Gat Creek - Red Oak Cómoda Chelsea

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Red Oak Kitchen Cabinets - Crystal Cabinets - Design by Lauren Levant

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Red Oak Furniture - Fusion Designs

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Somersest Floors - Red Oak

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Red Oak Furniture - Fusion Designs

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What’s Red Oak Used For?

  • Cabinetry
  • Furniture
  • Flooring
  • Joinery
  • Architectural Millwork
  • Paneling
  • Caskets

Why Red Oak?

  • Natural high-contrast grain
  • Heavy-duty durability
  • Dense hardness
  • Varied color finishes
Quick Fact Fast-grown Red Oak, with wide growth rings, is heavier than slow-grown Red Oak. NWH offers select Red Oak color sorts to produce applications with beautiful, uniform color tones.