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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Finding the perfect hardwood floor starts with choosing the right hardwood species for your style and needs of your space.

We carry a wide variety of species, each with their own look, feel, and story.

From the enduring strength of oak and the smooth, light tones of maple, to the rich character of walnut, the warmth of cherry, and the bold patterns of hickory, each species uniquely showcases the best that nature has to offer.

Whether you prefer solid hardwood for its longevity and classic appeal or engineered hardwood for its stability and installation versatility, we have flooring options suited for your home.

Finding the perfect hardwood floor starts with choosing the right hardwood species for your style and needs of your space.

We carry a wide variety of species, each with their own look, feel, and story.

From the enduring strength of oak and the smooth, light tones of maple, to the rich character of walnut, the warmth of cherry, and the bold patterns of hickory, each species uniquely showcases the best that nature has to offer.

Whether you prefer solid hardwood for its longevity and classic appeal or engineered hardwood for its stability and installation versatility, we have flooring options suited for your home.

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Popular Hardwood Species Guide

Each species of hardwood has its own color, grain pattern, and character, giving you options to fit a wide range of styles. Use this guide to compare the most popular hardwood flooring species and find the one that works best for your home.

White Oak

White Oak is the most popular species for hardwood flooring, valued for its durability, style versatility, and classic appeal.

It features a fine, straight grain with warm golden-brown tones, and its closed grain makes White Oak naturally resistant to moisture and wear, which adds to its longevity.

White Oak pairs well with a wide range of styles, from modern minimalism to traditional elegance.

Browse all White Oak Flooring, including the hallmark of wood flooring, Wide Plank White Oak.

Red Oak

Red Oak is another classic hardwood species, recognized for its pronounced open grain, more dramatic than White Oak, and pinkish-red undertones that create a warm, textured look.

Easy to stain, Red Oak gives homeowners endless options for customizing color, from light neutrals to rich, dark finishes.

Its strong character pairs especially well with rustic, farmhouse, and transitional designs.

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Hickory

Hickory is one of the hardest domestic hardwood species, instantly recognizable by its striking color variation and bold grain pattern.

Its natural tones range from pale cream to rich brown, often within the same plank, giving Hickory floors a dramatic, rustic character.

This distinctive look makes it a favorite for farmhouse, lodge, and country-style designs where warmth and rugged charm are key.

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Maple

Maple is prized for its smooth, uniform grain and light, creamy color that brightens up any space.

Its subtle appearance creates a sleek, modern look that works especially well in contemporary, minimalist, and Scandinavian designs.

Exceptionally strong and resilient, Maple is also the standard choice for sports courts, which speaks to its ability to handle heavy use while maintaining its clean, refined style

Browse All Maple Flooring.

Maple is prized for its smooth, uniform grain and light, creamy color that brightens up any space. Its subtle appearance creates a sleek, modern look that works especially well in contemporary, minimalist, and Scandinavian designs. Exceptionally strong and resilient, Maple is also the standard choice for sports courts, which speaks to its ability to handle heavy use while maintaining its clean, refined style

Walnut

Walnut is known for its deep chocolate-brown color with occasional purplish hues, which gradually lighten over time.

Its grain is usually straight but can feature waves or curls that add unique character to each plank.

Walnut is often chosen for high-end spaces, pairing well with modern, contemporary, and traditional designs that call for a warm, sophisticated look.

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Cherry

Cherry stands out for its rich color that begins as light pinkish-brown and deepens into a warm red-brown with age and sunlight exposure.

Its grain is fine and smooth, giving the wood a polished appearance and natural luster.

Cherry works best in traditional, colonial, and formal designs where warm tones and rich color are desired.

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Birch

Birch is a light-colored hardwood with a fine, even grain that gives it a smooth, clean look.

Its color ranges from pale yellow to light reddish-brown, with subtle variations that brighten up a space.

Birch works well in contemporary and Scandinavian designs, where its light tones and understated grain complement simple, modern interiors.

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Ash

Ash is a pale hardwood with a straight, pronounced grain that gives it a look similar to oak but with lighter coloring.

Its tones range from creamy white to light brown, often accented by bold grain lines that add movement and texture.

Ash is popular in contemporary, modern, and Scandinavian designs, where its bright, open appearance creates a fresh, airy feel.

Browse All Ash Flooring.

Exotics

Exotics are hardwood species that come from Brazil and other regions in South America.

They are recognized as the densest and most durable species in hardwood flooring.

Some exotics showcase unique colors and striking grain patterns not seen anywhere else in the world, while others resemble familiar domestic species like oak or maple but with the added toughness and longevity that set them apart.

Browse All Exotic Flooring.

Popular Hardwood Species Guide

Each species of hardwood has its own color, grain pattern, and character, giving you options to fit a wide range of styles. Use this guide to compare the most popular hardwood flooring species and find the one that works best for your home.