Select Northern Oak
A proprietary CRAFT grade of Red Oak, selected for refined grain and a cleaner, tailored appearance
Select Northern Oak is a proprietary CRAFT wood grade, unique in the flooring industry for its level of selection, visual refinement, and consistency. Sourced from the cooler climates of Northwestern Pennsylvania, this premium hardwood is chosen for its superior beauty, balanced grain expression, and clean, tailored appearance.
What makes Select Northern Oak unique is the care behind the selection process. Within this species, some boards naturally exhibit a tighter, more refined grain pattern, while others show the more open cathedral grain traditionally associated with Red Oak. CRAFT carefully selects the most attractive grain patterns to create a cleaner, more elevated appearance suited to modern interiors.
This level of selection is made possible through CRAFT’s long-standing relationships with trusted lumber suppliers in the Northeastern United States. These partners understand our exacting requirements and invest the additional time, labour, and expertise required to select lumber based not only on grade, but also on grain pattern, colour consistency, and overall visual refinement.
The result is a hardwood grade that feels both familiar and distinctly new — offering the warmth and authenticity of North American hardwood with a more refined, tailored CRAFT aesthetic.
Rooted in the forests of Northern Appalachia, CRAFT’s Select Northern Oak is a proprietary grade of Red Oak chosen for its refined grain, consistent colour, and enduring natural character.
Every CRAFT Select Northern Oak floor is third-party verified by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) to be from legal and responsible sources.
