<p>Oak hardwood flooring has long been one of the popular wood flooring choices and is considered to be a high-end material. High-quality natural oak engineered hardwood flooring not only elevates your space aesthetically but also increases the value of your property significantly. When people come into your property, whether they&rsquo;re guests, clients, or investors, they will immediately note the beautiful and refined finish of your flooring.</p>
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<h2><strong>What is Oak Wood?</strong></h2>
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<p>Oak is among the more commonly used hardwoods in the U.S. because it is not as costly thanks to its abundance, which is why you will likely see it in many homes. There are two main types of oak: White Oak and Red Oak. In general, oak woods offer strong grains, which help it keep scratches and dents unnoticeable. It also stains well, which gives users more options when refinishing, as they can enjoy a range of shades.</p>
<p>For those who want to know more, here are the properties of oak wood:</p>
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<td style="width: 23.5538%; height: 22px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wood Characteristic</span></strong></span></td>
<td style="width: 76.4462%; height: 22px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Quality</span></strong></span></td>
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<td style="width: 23.5538%; height: 22px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Origin</span></td>
<td style="width: 76.4462%; height: 22px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The origin of oak wood or Quercus L is traced to its native roots in the northern hemisphere; there are about 600 species of oak around the world.</span></td>
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<td style="width: 23.5538%; height: 22px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Janka Hardness</span></td>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">White oak is 1360 and Red oak is 1290</span> <span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">on the Janka Hardness Scale.</span></span></p>
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<td style="width: 23.5538%; height: 22px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Color</span></td>
<td style="width: 76.4462%; height: 22px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">White oak&nbsp;is usually of a light beige or brown color, while red oak is characterized by its warmer and reddish hues.</span></td>
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<td style="width: 23.5538%; height: 22px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Grain</span></td>
<td style="width: 76.4462%; height: 22px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Oak&rsquo;s grain is often straight with an open grain and is medium to coarse in texture.</span></td>
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<td style="width: 23.5538%; height: 22px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dimensional Stability</span></td>
<td style="width: 76.4462%; height: 22px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">White oak has a coefficient of .00365 dimensional stability, while red oak has a coefficient of .00369.</span></td>
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<td style="width: 23.5538%; height: 22px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Specific Gravity</span></td>
<td style="width: 76.4462%; height: 22px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">White oak has a specific gravity of 0.73, while red oak has a specific gravity of 0.67.</span></td>
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<td style="width: 23.5538%; height: 22px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Nailing</span></td>
<td style="width: 76.4462%; height: 22px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When it comes to nailing, oak is among the hardest of woods, which means that a wrong nail placement can cause it to shatter.</span></td>
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<td style="width: 23.5538%; height: 22px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sanding</span></td>
<td style="width: 76.4462%; height: 22px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Oak is also known as an &ldquo;open-grain&rdquo; wood, so its coarse grain lines and uneven textures make it difficult to sand into a smoother surface.</span></td>
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<h2><strong>What Makes Oak a Popular Choice for Flooring for Office Space?&nbsp;</strong></h2>
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<p>Engineered hardwood floors like oak continue to be a popular flooring option in many commercial and office spaces across the world. Per <span style="color: #236fa1;"><a style="color: #236fa1;" href="https://www.imarcgroup.com/hardwood-flooring-market" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IMARC</a></span>, <a href="https://www.uafloors.com/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #236fa1;">engineered</span> <span style="color: #236fa1;">flooring suppliers</span></a> or the global hardwood flooring market hit a value of 43.4 billion USD in 2020 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% through 2021-2026. This growing demand is likely due to the many options that only hardwood floors can offer.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Given the many different types of wood species, flooring finishes, color stains, and whatnot, oak remains to be among the more popular wood flooring for commercial and office spaces. Why? It&rsquo;s because engineered oak flooring provides the following benefits:</p>
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<li aria-level="1">Oak is widely available in the US and there is a diverse range of species, colors, and textures offered in the market. You may enjoy a wide range of design ideas and options because of its versatility.</li>
<li aria-level="1">The hardness of 1290 and 1360 make oak resistant to dents and scratches, providing a more durable and long-lasting lifetime</li>
<li aria-level="1">While oak is not the highest measurement in all species, with the Janka Hardness of 1360 and 1290, white oak and red oak are strong enough to handle moderate to high traffic, which is a great option for commercial space.&nbsp;</li>
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<p>With these benefits, it&rsquo;s not so surprising why engineered oak flooring is often preferred for busy office spaces. That being said, if you&rsquo;ve been thinking about utilizing oak for your office flooring, here are some options from Ua Floors:</p>
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<li aria-level="1"><span style="color: #236fa1;"><a style="color: #236fa1;" href="/en/product/9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Morning Sunlight Oak</a></span></li>
<li aria-level="1"><span style="color: #236fa1;"><a style="color: #236fa1;" href="/en/product/50" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oak Herringbone Light Gray</a></span></li>
<li aria-level="1"><span style="color: #236fa1;"><a style="color: #236fa1;" href="/en/product/35" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kervignac Oak</a></span></li>
<li aria-level="1"><span style="color: #236fa1;"><a style="color: #236fa1;" href="/en/product/1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ballet Dancer Oak</a></span></li>
<li aria-level="1"><span style="color: #236fa1;"><a style="color: #236fa1;" href="/en/product/28" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Le Tarn Oak</a></span></li>
<li aria-level="1"><span style="color: #236fa1;"><a style="color: #236fa1;" href="/en/product/56" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Red Oak Amber</a></span></li>
<li aria-level="1"><span style="color: #236fa1;"><a style="color: #236fa1;" href="/en/product/55" target="_blank" rel="noopener">White Oak</a></span></li>
<li aria-level="1"><span style="color: #236fa1;"><a style="color: #236fa1;" href="/en/product/30" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Triomphe Oak</a></span></li>
<li aria-level="1"><span style="color: #236fa1;"><a style="color: #236fa1;" href="/en/product/6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mona Lisa Oak</a></span></li>
<li aria-level="1"><span style="color: #236fa1;"><a style="color: #236fa1;" href="/en/product/16" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Old Mansion Oak</a></span></li>
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<p>With around 40 oak flooring products in-store, you have a wide selection to choose from for any given type of office space. Whether you&rsquo;re a fan of White Oak or Red Oak, you can enjoy its advantages, such as availability and value for money, since it comes at economical prices. Oak hardwood flooring offers users a luxurious finish with its straight grains and range of colors, plus reliable durability, which makes it last for a long time.</p>
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<h2><strong>Ua Floors is Your Trusted and Reliable Supplier of Oak Floors</strong></h2>
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<p>With the many flooring options available in the market, what makes engineered oak flooring any special? Well, with the range of styles that it can offer commercial and office spaces, on top of the benefits that it provides &mdash; engineered oak floors can really make an office a comfortable workplace. It can fit modern, gritty, and creative office designs while providing cost-effective solutions that will last for many decades to come.</p>
<p>Choose from Ua Floors&rsquo; incredible range. Rest assured that each piece we carry is made of the highest quality wood available to ensure your flooring lasts a lifetime and more.</p>
<p>If you have any questions or inquiries on engineered oak floors, <span style="color: #236fa1;"><a style="color: #236fa1;" href="/en/service/contact" target="_blank" rel="noopener">contact us</a></span> today.</p>