White quarter-sawn oak flooring: two looks, same premium quality
Discover how nuance and the V+ option transform the natural character of oak to suit your decor.
White Oak Rift & Quartered is defined by its linear grain and outstanding dimensional stability, achieved through a specialized sawing method that combines rift and quarter cuts. This process highlights the species’ distinctive medullary rays, producing a refined, elegant pattern that subtly reflects light.
Its clean, architectural look — with tones ranging from light beige to golden brown — makes it a preferred choice for lavish interiors seeking precision, balance, and natural sophistication.
Nuance
White Oak Rift & Quartered Nuance offers a rich and nuanced visual subtlety. Light hues blend with warm golden undertones, while medullary rays create delicate shimmering effects. This appearance balances the precision of the cut with the warmth of the wood — refined yet naturally expressive.
NATURAL COLOR
Relatively uniform with a slight color variation.
PRESENCE OF KNOTS
No healthy knots accepted. Small open knots and holes may be accepted, but they must be filled.
CRACKS AND SPLITS
Accepted
MINERAL STREAKS
Small streaks accepted up to 150 mm (6 inches).
MARKS AND CHECKS
Accepted. White oak naturally exhibits some surface cracks in limited quantity, which are not considered defects.
OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
Slight abnormal color variations accepted (e.g., tool marks, slat stains, discoloration, bluing, etc.). Warning: Wood is a natural, living material. White oak is a species that may display slight color variations, checks, cracks, or mineral streaks. Please familiarize yourself with the possible natural variations.
(*) In the hardwood flooring industry, there is an accepted allowance of up to 5% for pieces that may be misgraded or off-grade. This means that while the vast majority of the flooring will meet our high-quality manufacturing standards, it is possible to find a small percentage of pieces with imperfections or defects. This allowance is standard across the industry and ensures that any minor variations in grading are within an acceptable range.
Final Result
Variation with Knots (V+)
White Oak Rift & Quartered Variation with Knots combines the precision of quarter-sawn grain with the authenticity of natural wood. Small knots and gentle tonal variations add depth while preserving the linear structure of the grain. The result is a harmonious blend of craftsmanship and organic character.
NATURAL COLOR
All color variations are possible.
KNOTS
1) Healthy or star knots of maximal dimensions accepted.** 2) For other defects, repair material surface up to 4 square inches (25cm²). **For information purposes, the size of knots, holes, and open knots may reach up to 60% of the board width, to a maximum of 4 inches for 7-1/8" and 9" widths.
CRACKS AND SPLITS
Accepted
MINERAL STREAKS
Accepted
MARKS AND CHECKS
Accepted. Small, repaired cracks and checks in the compression around knots, less than 40 mm (1 1/2 inches), restricted in number. White oak naturally exhibits some surface cracks in limited quantity, which are not considered defects.
OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
Slight abnormal color variations accepted (e.g., tool marks, slat stains, discoloration, bluing, etc.) Warning: Wood is a natural, living material. White oak is a species that may display slight color variations, checks, cracks, or mineral streaks. Please familiarize yourself with the possible natural variations.
(*) In the hardwood flooring industry, there is an accepted allowance of up to 5% for pieces that may be misgraded or off-grade. This means that while the vast majority of the flooring will meet our high-quality manufacturing standards, it is possible to find a small percentage of pieces with imperfections or defects. This allowance is standard across the industry and ensures that any minor variations in grading are within an acceptable range.
Final Result
