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

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We’re often asked to perform magic. It seems many homeowners with existing red oak hardwood floor would prefer to go lighter, brighter and achieve a “white oak” look instead of the typical red oak look which tends to read orange. We’ve mixed and experimented and mixed and experimented some more. We’

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

Choosing a Minwax stain for red oak floors was not easy. We love Restoration Hardware floors, but did not have reclaimed wood in hand so we recreated it.

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

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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.