What’s the difference between white oak hardwood flooring and engineered white oak flooring?

White oak hardwood flooring is solid wood throughout, while engineered flooring has a hardwood top layer over a stable plywood base. Engineered options are ideal for basements or areas with fluctuating humidity.

Is white oak flooring good for high-traffic areas?

Yes! White oak is a very hard and durable species, making it an excellent choice for busy households or commercial spaces.

Can I stain white oak to match my project?

Absolutely. White oak takes stain beautifully and evenly, making it easy to customize to your desired color palette.

How often can I refinish white oak floors?

Solid white oak can be refinished multiple times over its life. Engineered white oak can typically be refinished once or twice depending on the veneer thickness.

Why buy from Panel Town & Floors?

We offer decades of industry experience, expert product knowledge, and one of the largest in-stock inventories of white oak flooring in the region. Whether you're a contractor or DIYer, we provide everything you need from start to finish—including tools, stains, and adhesives.

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Unfinished Hardwood

Unfinished Hardwood Flooring

Your Floor Your Way

If you’re matching existing wood or applying a custom finish, shop unfinished hardwood flooring to complete your project.

We offer premium unfinished solid and engineered hardwood flooring from top brands in different grades, thicknesses, widths, and species.

Our flooring is available at wholesale prices, giving you the best possible flooring relative to price.

Browse our hand-selected stock, for beautifully milled unfinished hardwood flooring.

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Unfinished Hardwood Flooring Grades

Our unfinished hardwood flooring is offered in 5 distinct visual grades, each defined by the amount of natural variation and overall visual consistency of the wood.

Sometimes grades are combined to include a mix of higher and lower grade planks, for example, Select & Better.

Understanding these grades helps set clear expectations for the appearance of your hardwood flooring.

Clear Grade

Clear grde offers the most uniform, refined appearance with minimalknots, streaks, or color variation.

It’s ideal for high-end spaces where a clean, consistant look is desired.

Select Grade

Select grade providess a mostly uniform appearance with some slight natural variation like an occasional small knot.

It balances a clean look with just enough hardwood character to feel warm and visually balanced.

#1 Common Grade

#1 common showcases a natural mix of color variation, knots, and grain activitty.

These features highlight the authentic hardwood character without being overly rustic.

#2 Common Grade

#2 Common highlights the boldest natural features of the hardwood, with frequent knots, strong color contrasts and dramatic grain patterns.

This grade provides a unique, character focused look and handcrafted feel.

Character Grade

Character is the most natural and expressive hardwood grade available.

It’s chosen for its organic appearance that celebrates the wood’s authentic charm.

See the Benefits of Unfinished Wood Flooring

Not only is unfinished hardwood flooring a beautiful investment for your home, it also comes with several advantages over prefinished wood flooring.

Making the right choice for your needs will depend on a number of factors.

Here are a few of the reasons to buy unfinished hardwood flooring:

Pick Your Own Wood Floor Stain

With dozens of stains and finishes to choose from, you can seal your floor in the perfect color to match the rest of your home’s decor. Let the natural grain of your hardwood shine with transparent wood stains, or get a dark, cherry-colored hue for that classic, elegant look.

Save Money

Get the best value on carpet replacement with unfinished hardwood flooring that is both elegant and long-lasting. By staining and sealing the wood yourself, you can save money over prefinished wood flooring. Save even more by installing it yourself.

Complete Your Project to Perfection

For contractors looking for value, unfinished wood flooring can be a game-changer for your bottom line.

We offer competitive prices and all of the flooring supplies you need to get the job done.

Choose Panel Town as your one-stop-shop for hardwood flooring projects. Get the perfect grain, stain and equipment and complete your unfinished hardwood flooring to your exact desires.

FAQs About Unfinished Hardwood Flooring

Is Unfinished Hardwood Flooring Cheaper to Install?

Depending on the wood variety, unfinished hardwood flooring can be cheaper to install than prefinished wood flooring. For comparison, we offer unfinished hickory flooring with beautiful wood grain contrast. This wood is also available prefinished for a slightly higher price that saves you time and money on finishing and staining your new wood floor.

If you plan on staining and sealing your unfinished hardwood flooring after installation, it is by far the cheaper option of the two. Many of our customers love the flexibility of choosing their own hardwood floor stain colors and finishing their flooring themselves. With proper application, you can turn your unfinished hardwood flooring into great, long-lasting additions to your home.

What are the most popular varieties of unfinished hardwood flooring?

HICKORY

If you want strong grain contrast in your unfinished hardwood flooring, then Sheoga hickory is the right choice for you. A favorite among traditionalists and modern decorators, unfinished hickory flooring works best with transparent finishes, allowing the natural wood colors to shine.

OAK

Unfinished oak flooring is a classic choice for its grain and color. With many different varieties to choose from, unfinished oak flooring is a versatile selection regardless of the stain or finish you desire. For a warmer tone, many homeowners choose red oak unfinished flooring from Mullican. You can also get a decorator’s dream with just the right stain on white oak hardwood flooring, unfinished and waiting for you to add your signature touch.

MAPLE

Hard maple is like a clean canvas waiting for your brush. With small, clean grain adding texture and the ability to be stained to any desired color, maple is a peerless unfinished wood flooring selection that has become popular in modern decorating and design.

PINE

For traditional country homes, nothing quite gives you that same rustic appeal as heart pine from Macon Hardwood. With beautiful graining, high strength and durability, heart pine is one of the most enduring unfinished wood flooring options available on the market.

Get the Best From Your Unfinished Hardwood Flooring Experts

Enjoy the character and charm of natural, unfinished hardwood flooring from Panel Town & Floors. Our inventory includes materials from some of the finest hardwood flooring suppliers across the country. Choose from a variety of hardwood flooring options with modern and contemporary classics like oak, hickory, maple and pine.

Shop for Unfinished Wood Flooring at Panel Town

For unfinished hardwood flooring, no one does it better than your friends at Panel Town. With our numerous flooring options, a variety of stains and finishes and all the supplies you need to finish your flooring project, we have all the supplies you need to get the job done right. For everything from classic unfinished wood flooring to modern options like vinyl plank and engineered hardwood, you can find it all at Panel Town & Floors. Take a tour of our virtual showroom to see hundreds of prefinished and unfinished wood flooring options available to our customers.

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