Oakcrest Unfinished Solid Red Oak Flooring, #1 Common, 5" x 3/4"
RED OAK · #1 COMMON · 5"
Unfinished solid red oak flooring in #1 Common grade, 3/4" thick by 5" wide, from Oakcrest Lumber, a family-owned mill whose solid flooring is made in Buena Vista, Georgia. #1 Common shows prominent color variation and natural character such as small knots and streaks, a middle ground between a clean and a rustic floor. Red oak brings warm, pinkish-red undertones and a bold, open grain. It is sold unfinished, to be sanded, stained if desired and finished after installation.
- Species: Red oak
- Grade: #1 Common (NWFA: prominent color variation and varying character; sound, readily filled checks and knot holes allowed; average board length at least 28")
- Dimensions: 3/4" x 5"
- Board type: Plank flooring (NWFA: 3" and wider)
- Finish: Unfinished — sand and finish after installation
- Mill: Oakcrest Lumber, Buena Vista, GA
- Janka hardness (Oakcrest): 1290
- Packaging: 23.5 sq ft per bundle; 36 bundles per pallet (846 sq ft)
Specifications from the NWFA unfinished flooring grading standard.
Oakcrest 5" #1 Common red oak flooring: common questions
Where can I buy Oakcrest 5" #1 Common red oak flooring near Atlanta or Nashville?
NDM Floors Distributor carries Oakcrest 5" #1 Common red oak flooring at our three stores: Stockbridge, GA (south metro Atlanta, 470-507-0711), Marietta, GA (north metro Atlanta, 770-627-4313) and Brentwood, TN (Nashville area, 629-216-1555). Stock varies by store, so call ahead to confirm availability and get a quote.
What does #1 Common grade mean for red oak flooring?
Under the NWFA grading standard, #1 Common flooring shows prominent color variation and natural character. Sound, readily filled checks and knot holes are allowed, broken knots are limited to 1/2 inch, and the average board length is at least 28 inches.
How many square feet are in a bundle of Oakcrest 5" red oak flooring?
Oakcrest 5-inch red oak flooring comes 23.5 sq ft per bundle, with 36 bundles per pallet (846 sq ft). Order by the bundle, or by the pallet for larger jobs.
Where is Oakcrest flooring made?
Oakcrest Lumber, a family-owned company, mills its solid hardwood flooring in Buena Vista, Georgia, where it also runs a hardwood sawmill.
Is #1 Common red oak flooring less durable than Select?
No. The NWFA grading standard says appearance alone determines hardwood flooring grades, since all grades are equally strong and serviceable. #1 Common red oak simply shows more character and color variation than Select.
See more unfinished hardwood flooring at NDM Floors Distributor.