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There’s a reason unfinished Oak floors are one of the most popular options for hardwood flooring. Oak offers an ideal balance of beauty, durability and affordability. White Oak features dramatic grain patterns and light, nutty brown colors, while the salmon-toned hues of Red Oak add warmth to any room. Harder than Pine but softer than Hickory, unfinished Oak floors are easy to work with but keep their appearance despite wear and tear.
At Carlisle, we offer lots of options for unfinished Oak floors. Contact a wide plank specialist today to compare the benefits of Ash wood vs. Oak or Pine vs. Oak, and to learn about the many options for designing a one-of-a-kind wide plank Oak floor for your home.
Explore and select from our gallery of our most popular finishes, specially categorized by the personalities and traits of the floor designs.
ExploreUnfinished Oak floors are floors made from Red Oak or White Oak that are meant to be sanded, stained and sealed on site, rather than finished before being shipped to a location.
While unfinished Oak floors are meant to be sealed after installation, prefinished floors are sanded, stained and sealed before being shipped to a location.
Yes. Distressing or texturing unfinished Red Oak flooring or White Oak flooring gives new floorboards the appearance of planks that were created more than a century ago and that have been worn down by time and foot traffic.
Before unfinished Oak floors are stained and sealed, they can be cleaned by sweeping or vacuuming. Be sure not to use water or any liquid cleaners on the unfinished wood. After the floor is sealed, you can easily clean it with a combination of water and a little vinegar.
Yes. The strength, density and affordability of Oak make it an ideal hardwood for stair treads. Red Oak or White Oak stair treads will resist shrinking and warping while easily taking stain and finish.
Yes. Unfinished engineered Oak floors are made with a top layer or wear layer of unfinished Oak that's glued to multiple layers of backing material. The result is a floorboard that's more resistant to changes in humidity and is ideal for installations below grade.
White Oak has a darker overall color when compared to Red Oak, which has more salmon hues and more personality in the grain. Solid French Oak flooring is quite similar to American White Oak, but with higher tannin content that can make staining the floor more difficult.
Once your unfinished Oak floors from Carlisle are ready to ship, they’ll be completely wrapped in moisture protective material and secured with steel bands to minimize movement during transit. Your floorboards will be crated and dead-packed in a Spruce wood crate and delivered to your location at a scheduled time.
We provide all the details your installer needs for a smooth, fast installation. With wider and longer boards, there will be fewer boards to install overall. Our helpful tip sheets cover proper installation techniques to maximize the beauty and durability of unfinished Oak floors, which can be installed with a variety of industry-accepted installation methods.
Carlisle has been a leading manufacturer of handcrafted wood floors for more than half a century. Relying on time-honored processes, our artisan craftsmen painstakingly scour every inch of every plank to ensure your unfinished Oak floors will exceed your expectations. From choosing floorboards with the ideal personality in the grain to applying the perfect stain or adding a hand-scraped edge, our woodworkers bring unmatched passion, pride and purpose to every job, ensuring your floor will be a natural expression of your sense of style and beauty.
The quality of Carlisle floors is sure to impress you. But our customer service is what you’ll remember most about your Carlisle journey. Your wide plank specialist will work directly with you to sort through your design options, including the choice of wood, grade, color and texture to create a surface that will be a welcome reminder of where you are each time you walk through the door.
