Hardwood
Red Oak
- Hardness
- 1290 Janka
- Grain
- Open, strongly grained with prominent rays
- Color
- Warm pink-tan to medium reddish brown
- Best for
- Dining tables, bedroom sets, cabinetry
Red oak is the workhorse of American hardwoods. Its open grain takes stain beautifully, and its strength makes it a standby for furniture that sees daily use. Expect warm tones that deepen slightly with age.