Hey friends! Today I’m finally sitting down to explain the stain mixture that we used on our red oak floors!

If you are like me, you absolutely love the look of a light or blonde stain on white oak hardwood floors. It's simple, modern, inviting, & really brightens up any space. If you're building a home & get your pick of flooring, that makes it easy to get just what you want! However, if you're

Learn the secret to bleaching wood and taking the red out of red oak. #builtins #shelves #cabinet #lighting

At first glance, red oak gives off a slightly rosy hue and has a more pronounced grain pattern, especially when left unstained, whereas white oak has a slightly grayish tone and a more subtle grain pattern. With the right stain color, you’ll be surprised to see the differences between the two are nearly indistinguishable.

I found the perfect products and stain combination for staining red oak hardwood floors if you want a beautiful medium-to-dark brown color.

Have some dated red oak furniture? Don't throw it out, just bleach it. Head over to my blog for all the supplies and details on how to bleach wood!