Oak always has been a popular flooring option for the home. A material that projects a great amount of natural beauty, oak is unique in that it can generally be used anywhere in the home - thanks to its durability.
Like many other wood flooring options, there are a number of different varieties of oak.
Red oak, for example, is an extremely popular choice.
Featuring a reddish tone that really accentuates the wood's grain pattern, red oak is much easier to work with than white oak. A porous material, red oak can be sanded very easily.
One of its downsides is that it isn't a durable or versatile as some other oak varieties. Because of this, it is not recommended for use in some parts of the home - such as the bathroom.
As a result of this, red oak is typically used to give living rooms and hallways a sense of elegance.
The latest flooring news, courtesy of Floors Online.
Date : 30/12/2011
Category: Flooring Industry News