White Oak White Stain...
Scientific Name: Quercus alba
Janka hardness: 1360
Other names and species:
Basket Oak
Chestnut Oak
Cow Oak
Mountain Oak
Rock Oak
Swamp Oak
Tanbark Oak
Origin: United States, China
Appearance: White stain produces a whitish colored cast. Longer grain with occasional swirls and burls. Distinctive white rays are what make white oak so prized for construction of “Mission” style furniture and woodwork.
Properties: White oak is durable and has good resistance to splitting and excellent holding ability.
Principal uses: Oak is practically synonymous with high-quality, durable, and distinctively attractive wood floors. Other uses include furniture, moldings, doors, kitchen cabinets and caskets.