American White Oak Timber

Physical Properties and Benefits of American White Oak

American White Oak is a hard, heavy wood with good overall strength and a medium to coarse texture. The timber has consistent colouring and an interesting, prominent grain pattern when cut on the full quarter. The American White Oak grain is very straight, with a coarse texture. It has an appealing smell to it, as is common among oak trees.

The natural characteristics of White Oak timber give a clean, stylish look. It stains or whitewashes easily, can take a wide variety of colours and offers longevity due to its ability to withstand sanding and refinishing.

American White Oak is used in a wide range of timber applications. It is highly sought after for premium grade furniture, interiors, cabinetry and panelling. White Oak flooring is often selected to complete a modern interior design.

American White Oak responds to hand tools and it also machines well, is easy to glue, nail and screw making it good for joiners and cabinetmakers to work with. The hard, stable timber is often chosen for flooring, and laminates well. American White Oak responds well to steam-bending too!

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