Oak Flooring

"Through the Woods refinished the downstairs oak flooring in our home.  The quality and care that Dennis took with all stages of the project was fabulous."
Brenda C., Tampa Heights

The traditional hardwood flooring used throughout the United States prior to the 1940s, White Oak is light honey in color with a pronounced grain pattern.

Oak was often cut in a grain pattern called " quartersawn " which gave a straight tight grain ( which means the grain lines are parallel to the floor board ) with an unusual pattern for diagonal rays. This is often seen on antique oak furniture as well as floors and is sometimes called "Tiger Oak" as the rays look like stripes in a tiger.

The wood from these old growth trees had tighter grain pattern than today's trees (the growth rings are closer together) and over the years, the wood develops a beautiful patina which remains even after sanding.

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White Oak hardwood floor Tampa
White Oak hardwood floor Tampa
White Oak hardwood floor Tampa
     
Refinish Oak Wood Floors in Tampa Historic Homes.
Refinish Oak Wood Floors in Tampa Historic Homes.
       
Refinish Oak Wood Floors in Tampa Historic Homes.
Refinish Oak Wood Floors in Tampa Historic Homes.
Refinish Oak Wood Floors in Tampa Historic Homes.