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Red Oak Wood Flooring — Quarter-sawn
Grade: Select and Better
Select and Better Quarter-sawn Red Oak flooring is used in high-end floors.
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Select and Better Quarter-sawn Red Oak Flooring Dimension Specifications:
Select and Better grade Quarter-sawn Red Oak will have longer lengths in comparison to lower grades. Select grade can be found pre-milled in 7-foot bundles, or a long plank can be custom-made to order. The lengths and widths are made specifically to each project’s specifications. The longest lengths can be from 10 to 14 feet, and the widths can be from 2¼″ up to 12″ or more. Moisture content is between 6% and 8% for quick acclimation. Select and Better Red Oak is only found unfinished, but prefinished solid or engineered with a veneer top layer can be custom-made.
Flooring Availability:
Select and Better Quarter-sawn Red Oak flooring is readily available. Custom orders usually demand 2–3 weeks for production, depending on lumber availability. Pre-milled standard 7-foot bundles are usually a stock item.
Finished Floor Appearance:
Select and Better grade Quarter-sawn Red Oak will have an even pink appearance. The long lengths produced make for fewer joints and a more desirable floor aesthetically. Quarter-sawn Red Oak is not sensitive to sunlight and will not darken considerably with an oil-based finish. Water-based finishes will have a pale appearance in comparison to oil finishes.
Flooring Durability and Stability:
Select and Better Quarter-sawn Red Oak is very durable and resists denting and traffic wear much better than pine. Quarter-sawn Red Oak is very stable because of its vertical grain.
Workability of Select and Better Quarter-sawn Red Oak Flooring:
Although a hardwood, Select and Better Quartered Red Oak flooring works with little difficulty with both hand and power tools. When installing the flooring, it is best to use a manual nailer, but staples and pneumatic nailers work well. Installation is quicker with higher-grade flooring because the lengths of the boards are typically longer. Quarter-sawn Red Oak holds screws well, and it glues, stains, and polishes to a very attractive finish. It is relatively easy to sand with flooring equipment, but professional sanding and finishing is recommended.
Principal Uses of Select and Better Quarter-sawn Red Oak Flooring:
Because of its price, Select and Better Quartered Red Oak flooring is used in high-end residential applications for a dramatically elegant floor. It is also used for color-contrasting borders and medallions.
