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#3 3810 48th Avenue Camrose, AB T4V 3Z8

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8202 Fraser Avenue, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 1W8

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#101, 13501-100 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4H4

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10201 99th Street, La Crête, AB T0H 2H0, Canada

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502 D Maple Avenue SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3A8

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7711 50th Avenue, Red Deer, AB, Canada

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192 2181 Premier Way Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2V1

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204 4 Avenue Northeast, Slave Lake, AB, Canada

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4370 Minto Road Castlegar, BC V1N 4B3

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2920-A Moray Avenue Courtenay, BC V9N 7S7

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1518 Northwest Blvd. Creston, BC V0B 1G6

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391 1 Avenue Fernie, BC V0B 1M0

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834 Laval Crescent Kamloops, BC V2C 5P3

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101 1397 Fairview Road Penticton, BC V2A 6A1

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775 Lakeshore Drive S.W. Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1E4

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Nufloors Quinte

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Nufloors Saskatoon

402 48 Street East Saskatoon, SK S7K 5T9

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Benefits of White Oak Hardwood Floors

By , On , In Hardwood Flooring

White oak hardwood floors have proven to be a timeless and stylish, yet modern option for homeowners over the years – and for good reason! To find out why white oak flooring is growing in popularity, we are sharing the benefits of this durable and versatile flooring option.

Durability

Based on the Janka Hardness Scale, solid white oak hardwood has a higher rating than its counterpart, red oak. This hardness rating makes it resilient to dents and gouges.

Style

Colour

This choice comes down to your aesthetic and preferences. Whether you are going light or dark, the pores of white oak are great for absorbing the applied stain, resulting in nice rich hues.

Light Wood Tones: natural and muted tones are very popular right now. The raw, organic look of light wood helps create a relaxed atmosphere. The lighter tones are also better for reflecting light, which makes your space feel more open. It isn’t all about the look either – light wood is better for hiding scratches, dents and dirt, meaning less maintenance.

light grey white oak hardwood flooring in a  kitchen with a large white island, including a natural gas stove, white stone counters and dark brown hardware. On the counter is a bowl of kale and a wooden serving tray.
Source: Shaw Floors

Medium Wood Tones: If you are looking for the perfect balance of light and dark, medium tones are the right fit for you. Medium tones tend to be more versatile and will pair perfectly with practically any design style.

Dark Wood Tones: Looking to create a luxurious and elegant space? Dark wood tones are the way to go. Pair dark floors with contrasting white or light coloured cabinets, walls or furniture for a dramatic effect. The only downside to dark floors is that they will show dirt, footprints and scratches, so regular maintenance and cleaning is needed for long lasting, beautiful floors.

Texture

If you are on the market for a distressed floor, whether you are going for a modern farmhouse or a distressed look, white oak is one of the best options on the market. The rich grains and light tones naturally take on a variety of textures. Because it is more natural, it can be given more character through treatments such as wire brushing, saw marks, and hand scraping.

Water Resistant

White oak flooring is a great option for kitchens because it is a closed grain wood, meaning many of the pores are plugged with Tyloses. What does that mean for your floors? It means that water and other liquids cannot penetrate your wood floor as easily as other wood species. White oak is not waterproof so it is important to clean up spills and accidents immediately to keep your floors performing their best.

No matter your style preference, if you’re looking for flooring we’re here to help! Contact us today for a free estimate, or stop by one of our showrooms to speak to a flooring expert.

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