This unfinished solid oak hardwood has a straight grain pattern that subtly varies across each plank. It features soft and vivid pink tones as well as deep crimson hues. Bring natural style and warmth to your living room, bedroom, home office, or any other dry living spaces.  Red oak flooring is a favorite flooring option because of its natural hardness. The final color, gloss level, and wearability will all depend on the final finish you choose. This flooring is suitable for installation on your ground floor or above. While some experienced DIYers might tackle this installation on their own, professional installation using nails or glue is recommended for solid hardwood floors. Mix up the planks from multiple boxes before installation to showcase the natural variation and beauty of the hardwood. Over a wood subfloor, we recommend laying it over approved underlayment for improved sound and thermal properties. When laying over concrete, use a premium moisture mitigating adhesive. Post-installation, maintaining your floor will involve a simple regimen of sweeping or vacuuming (with no beater bar or harsh bristles) and using Bellawood Cleaning Solution and accessories for regular deep and spot-checking. Well maintained, your new floors will stay beautiful and last for many decades to come.Remember that lighting makes all the difference! Your flooring, as a result, may look different in your home than it does online. Be sure to order samples, then try them in your home at different points throughout the day to ensure you like the look! Species: Mixed Red & White Oak Installation grade: Above grade, on grade Unfinished Width: 5.13 in. Thickness: .75 in. Tongue and groove edges Installation type: Nail, glue, nail with glue assist