Red oaks warmth and character have helped to make it the most popular choice in wood flooring today. There are other reasons for its popularity as well. The color works well in so many different types of decor. Red oak hardwood has honey and gold colors in it with reds and pinks woven throughout. It has a strong open grain pattern. It is a very dense and hard material making it extremely durable, and its abundance makes it more affordable than other domestic hardwoods.
The red oak flooring look can be obtained in three primary ways. Real red oak flooring, laminate flooring or (LVT) or luxury vinyl tile. They each have their advantages and disadvantages. Real hardwood flooring is much easier to scratch than laminate flooring. VCT`s advantage is that it is virtually waterproof. The laminate flooring and LVT are much easier for do it yourselfers to install.