Red Oak
Warm, reddish and wonderfully grained — the hardwood that takes a stain better than almost any other.
Warm tone, bold grain, endlessly stainable
Red Oak glows with a warm, light-to-medium brown heartwood carrying a distinctive reddish-pink cast — paired with a bold, open grain that gives every panel real presence. It is the species that turns a wall into a feature.
Its famously open pores drink in stain and finish, so Red Oak can be dialled to almost any tone — from pale and contemporary to deep and traditional — while staying affordable and easy to work.
Verified timber characteristics
Hard-wearing yet easy to machine — one of the best all-round interior hardwoods.
Species data: The Wood Database (Quercus rubra). Figures are standard for the species at 12% moisture content.
Four reasons designers pick Red Oak
Takes any stain
Its open pores absorb colour evenly — the most versatile species for matching an exact tone, light or dark.
Bold, honest grain
A strong, open grain pattern that gives walls real texture and character rather than a flat, uniform face.
Hard & hard-wearing
At 1,290 lbf on the Janka scale it resists knocks and daily wear — a genuine, long-lasting hardwood.
Great value
Widely available and well-priced for a solid hardwood — premium looks without a premium-timber cost.
Panel dimensions
Four finishes
Natural
The warm reddish grain, sealed to keep its glow.
Open Grains
Texture opened to show off the bold oak pores.
Stained
Red Oak’s speciality — tinted evenly to any tone you choose.
Embossed
A pressed surface texture for extra depth and feel.
An interior favourite
- Feature walls & headboards
- Living rooms & bedrooms
- Retail & hospitality interiors
- Furniture-matched panelling
Red Oak’s open pores give it its character and its stain-friendliness — but also mean it is not naturally rot-resistant. It is at its best indoors. For exterior walls, choose White Oak or our thermally modified Thermowood.
Bring Red Oak home
Order free samples, request the datasheet, or talk to our team about your project.