{"title":"American Oak timber","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAmerican Oak in Melbourne\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican Oak is white oak (Quercus alba) from North American forests: a pale, straight-grained timber with the open pores and ray fleck that stains and limes evenly. It is softer than the Australian hardwoods and suits bedrooms, living areas and joinery more than a trade entrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 6.0 kN (Janka)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale cream to light brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere it suits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid floors, feature panels, furniture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat we stock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/american-oak-timber-flooring\"\u003eSolid American Oak flooring\u003c\/a\u003e in Premium grade from 85 to 180 mm wide, 14 and 19 mm thick, $129 to $209 per m², and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/american-oak-veneer-half-round\"\u003eAmerican Oak half-round veneer panels\u003c\/a\u003e for feature walls at $125 per m². For engineered oak in the same tones see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/european-oak\"\u003eEuropean Oak\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite oak takes water-based and oil finishes, stains and lime washes evenly, which is why most grey and white oak floors start with this species. Wide boards want a flat, dry subfloor and a 10 mm expansion gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStocked at 170 Settlement Road, Thomastown, with pickup or delivery across Melbourne and regional Victoria. Call (03) 9465 9875 with your sizes and we will quote the job.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"american-oak-timber-flooring","title":"American Oak Solid Timber Flooring","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmerican Oak solid timber flooring: white oak boards in 85 to 180 mm widths, 14 and 19 mm thick, Premium grade, priced per m². Pale yellow-brown with a straight grain and a Janka hardness of 6 kN, it is the classic light oak floor and takes stains and whitewashes well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes in stock:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85 × 14, 110 × 14, 130 × 14, 155 × 14, 155 × 19, 180 × 14 and 180 × 19 mm, tongue and groove; 14 mm overlays a subfloor or slab, 19 mm goes over joists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium — the cleanest grade, minimal knots and colour variation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimber:\u003c\/strong\u003e American white oak (\u003cem\u003eQuercus alba\u003c\/em\u003e and related species), imported from the USA, where growth exceeds harvest in every major supplying state (American Hardwood Export Council); about 750 kg\/m³; Janka 6 kN (WoodSolutions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLook:\u003c\/strong\u003e pale yellow-brown to mid-brown, sometimes with a pink tinge, and a straight grain with the flecked figure oak is known for; it stains, limes and whitewashes well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStability:\u003c\/strong\u003e hard and stable once dry, but oak moves more than Tasmanian Oak with humidity, so acclimatise it and keep the recommended expansion gaps, especially on 180 mm boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompare:\u003c\/strong\u003e want a pale floor with less movement? See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tasmanian-oak-timber-flooring\"\u003eTasmanian Oak\u003c\/a\u003e; want engineered oak for a slab, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/european-oak-flooring\"\u003eEuropean oak engineered flooring\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaying and finishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e boards are supplied at 10–12.5% moisture content; if that matches the room, no acclimatisation is needed, otherwise open the packs and re-stack with airflow. Leave the laid floor about two weeks before sanding and coating (WoodSolutions). We stock the adhesives, vapour barrier and skirting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt Greenhill:\u003c\/strong\u003e stocked at 170 Settlement Road, Thomastown, with pickup or delivery across Melbourne and regional Victoria. See all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/solid-timber-flooring\"\u003esolid timber flooring\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Expect from American Oak?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican Oak has a calm, open grain that works well in both traditional and modern builds. You won’t see dramatic colour shifts from board to board; the tones tend to hover around light blondes, sometimes with soft golden hues. That uniformity is why it’s a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flooring\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ego-to for flooring in homes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in homes and commercial spaces alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can leave it natural, stain it dark, or apply a clear finish. It takes all of them evenly, which gives you flexibility during fit-out or refinishing down the track.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It Performs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn terms of hardness, American Oak rates 6.0 on the Janka scale. That makes it durable enough for regular use. Think living areas, hallways, even office floors, but still easy to work with. Installers tend to like it for that reason. It machines cleanly, holds fasteners well, and doesn’t surprise you on-site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most solid timbers, it will expand and contract a little with the seasons, but it settles down once acclimatised and sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes Available\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ve got some flexibility when it comes to dimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/american-oak-timber-flooring\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e110 x 14 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/american-oak-timber-flooring\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e130 x 14 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/american-oak-timber-flooring\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e155 x 14 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/american-oak-timber-flooring\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e180 x 14 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/american-oak-timber-flooring\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e180 x 19 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWider boards often get used in open-plan areas, while narrower sizes can work better in smaller rooms or older properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrade Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer American Oak in two grades:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePremium Grade \u003c\/b\u003e– Generally smoother, with very few knots and a consistent tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStandard Grade \u003c\/b\u003e– Shows more of the timber’s natural features like pinholes, knots, or grain variation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boards come tongue-and-groove, end-matched, and work with direct stick, ply-over-concrete, or batten systems.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDay-to-Day Upkeep\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce it’s in, there’s not much to worry about. Sweep or vacuum when needed. A lightly damp mop does the trick for most cleaning. The surface holds up well, and if it gets scuffed or worn years down the line, it can be sanded and refinished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace your order today.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Greenhill Timbers","offers":[{"title":"85 x 14 \/ Premium","offer_id":68913610326050,"sku":"GHT-4621","price":137.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180 x 19 \/ Premium","offer_id":68913610358818,"sku":"GHT-4619","price":209.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180 x 14 \/ Premium","offer_id":68913610391586,"sku":"GHT-4617","price":178.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"155 x 19 \/ Premium","offer_id":68913610424354,"sku":"GHT-4615","price":204.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"155 x 14 \/ Premium","offer_id":68913610457122,"sku":"GHT-4613","price":156.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"130 x 14 \/ Premium","offer_id":68913610489890,"sku":"GHT-4611","price":155.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110 x 14 \/ Premium","offer_id":68913610522658,"sku":"GHT-4609","price":129.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/3981\/5970\/files\/american-oak-e1594707955859-350x350-1.webp?v=1792367753"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/3981\/5970\/collections\/american-oak-e1594707955859-350x350-1.webp?v=1792375487","url":"https:\/\/greenhilltimbers.com.au\/collections\/american-oak.oembed","provider":"Greenhill Timbers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}