Red Oak has a distinctive, textured grain with clearly visible growth rings. Its colour ranges from a slightly pinkish beige to a reddish brown. The colour of Red Oak moderately changes over time becoming lightly amber in hue.
Mercier Red Oak Authentic Grade. The contrasting appearance of the Authentic grade is the result of a mixture of all the natural shades of the species dominated by full-bodied tones. There are moderate to pronounced variations among boards.