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Hardwood Floor Stain Color Chart
Browse real stain samples from completed Hardwood Guys projects, then bring your favorites to your free on-site estimate — we'll show you the color on an actual sample of your own floor's wood species and grade.
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Common Types of Wood
We work with both red oak and white oak, each available in a few grades. Toggle below to see what each grade means.
- Red Oak Select — the most uniform color and grain, with minimal character marks.
- Red Oak No. 1 — some natural color variation and small character marks.
- Red Oak No. 2 — the most rustic red oak grade, with the widest color and grain variation.
- White Oak Select — the most uniform color and grain, with minimal character marks.
- White Oak No. 1 — some natural color variation and small character marks.
- White Oak Character — the most rustic white oak grade, prized for mineral streaks and knots.
The color swatches below apply to either species — exact appearance varies with wood grade and grain. We bring physical samples on your actual grade to every estimate.
Pick a Color
Our actual stain color chart, photographed on both red oak and white oak. Tap or click any chart to enlarge it. Screen colors vary by device — treat this as a starting point, not a final match. We bring physical stain samples to every free on-site estimate.
Stains & Finishes We Work With
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