W•D Northern Wisconsin
Red Oak

An extremely popular choice, Red Oak is usually reddish in tone in its natural state; however the species takes stains of varying colors quite well. "Northern" Red Oak is more uniform in color, with a desirable rich wheat hue and tighter, more closely held grain pattern, mellowing the floor's over all appearance.

Clear

This grade of Red Oak is nearly entirely heartwood with a minimum number of character marks and very little discoloration. This grade provides a uniform appearance while allowing for all the natural color variations in heartwood. This is the highest grade of Red Oak available and some of America's most stately and distinguished floors are floored with this grade.
Average length 42"

Quarter Sawn

This grade of Red Oak is Select in grade but what is truly unique is that the growth rings lay tangent to the face of the flooring and run parallel with the length. At least 50 percent of the piece contains quartered characteristics. One of these fantastic characteristics are the "rays" which are visible from different angles and provide incredible distinguishing character to the floor.
Average length 36"

Select and Better

This grade of Red Oak has slight color variation produced by differences of natural heartwood and sapwood, along with the occasional small knot and brown streak. This is a "classic" hardwood floor although varying widths can distinguish this floor dramatically.
Average length 36"

1 Common

This grade of Red Oak contains prominent variations in coloration along with small knots and streaks. It's a popular floor, a traditional and steady choice.
Average length 30"

2 Common

This grade of Red Oak contains natural variations, along with numerous knots, open characters and sapwood. It is a popular choice for the casual floor. Varying widths adds a bit more character and can develop the grade into a good rustic or cabin type floor.
Average length 24"

Mountain Grade

This grade of Red Oak is proprietary and contains numerous solid knots, numerous open knots not to exceed 3/8", unlimited sound sapwood and mineral streaks. All in all it combines to make the ultimate in a rustic floor with average lengths at seven foot it is the only product of its kind in the market place today.
Average length 7'