8/4 Red Oak Rough Sawn Lumber
Direct Kingma listing for Scarlet Oak; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
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Wood species guide · Domestic hardwood species
Scarlet Oak is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameQuercus coccinea
Janka hardness1,400 lbf
Average dried weight46 lb/ft³
Best fitVeneer
Overview
Why choose Scarlet Oak?
Scarlet Oak is a domestic hardwood species. Grows in the eastern United States. Used for veneer, flooring, interior trim, furniture and cabinetry.
Scientific nameQuercus coccinea
DistributionGrows in the eastern United States
ShrinkageRadial: 4.4%, Tangential: 10.8%, Volumetric: 14.7%, T/R Ratio: 2.5
DurabilityScarlet Oak and the other red oaks resist decay and rot less well than the white oaks.
Scarlet Oak colour, grain, and figure
Reddish brown, from light to medium in tone, with a fair bit of variation. White oak runs slightly more olive, but colour alone is not a dependable way to tell the oak groups apart.
The pores are medium to large, giving a fairly coarse grain.
Working notes
It glues readily and accepts stain and finish very well.
Oak can act as a sensitizer, though serious reactions are rare.
Scarlet Oak should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Scarlet Oak
Best projects
Used for veneer, flooring, interior trim, furniture and cabinetry.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Scarlet Oak from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
8/4 White Oak Rough Sawn Lumber
Direct Kingma listing for Scarlet Oak; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
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Direct Kingma listing for Scarlet Oak; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Scarlet Oak FAQ
What is Scarlet Oak best used for?
Used for veneer, flooring, interior trim, furniture and cabinetry. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Scarlet Oak beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Scarlet Oak?
The buying section on this page links to any Scarlet Oak Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.