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

Minwax stains on red oak

Julia Valenti

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 know that white oak floors are all the rage right now, and I do love them so much. But they are quite expensive to install and it is not always feasible if you are doing a renovation (rather than a new build) and have existing flooring that you are looking to keep and just re-stain. Many older h

48 likes, 2 comments. “We recently refinished the red oak floors in our colonial New England home. Swipe to see which Bona stain we went with!”

To help you achieve the most stylish look in interior trends, we've compiled a list of the most popular and stunning stain colors for solid hardwoods in 2024.

Julia Valenti

From left to right (on Red Oak): Provincial, Early American, 50% Provincial/50% Dark Walnut (Our Choice), 75% Jacobeam/25% Classic Grey, 50% Special Walnut/50% Classic Grey

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