At Frank Miller Lumber, we take pride in supplying the highest-quality hardwoods to customers worldwide. Whether you’re a craftsman, architect, or designer, red oak stands out for its beauty, strength, and adaptability. Aesthetic Appeal: The Beauty of Red Oak One of the most distinctive features of red oak is its open-grain pattern. This prominent grain enhances its visual appeal and…
Quartersawn Red oak has increasingly found its place as a premium hardwood choice for flooring, cabinetry, millwork and furniture. It is readily available and affordable. The straight grain of quartersawn Red oak will restrict its shrinkage to the thickness of the board as opposed to width. Our forest has an abundant supply of Red oak, which has a stronger growth…
A few years ago Frank Miller Lumber got involved with supplying the quartersawn red oak for the floors of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City. I have written about the advantages of working with the mill source on projects like this, since in doing so the project team minimizes its variables. That project, for example, was…
A friend sent me this picture of Patrick Stewart doing a one armed push-up and while that is an impressive feat, my eye was immediately drawn to the floor, which is rift white oak. Now I want to find out more – is that Patrick’s house? Who made the floor? Who designed the space? Could the lumber have come from…