But that said i would suggest not painting high quality expensive hardwoods in general you re covering up half of what you are paying for.
White oak wood grain.
However there are other aspects of oak s grain that makes it quite unique.
White oak is usually slightly more expensive than red oak.
Weighing about 47 lbs.
And unlike the end grain of red oak which displays large open pores that of white oak shows a tightly closed formation.
For example white oak s water resistance lies in its pores.
White oak has larger and more pronounced ray flecks when perfectly quartersawn and historically has been used more often in antiques than red oak.
They re totally sealed off by tyloses.
Get the hard copy.
That s why white oak works so well for whiskey barrels and outdoor furniture.
White oak on the other hand has such a tight cell structure that water can t pass.
White oak tends to be more dense while red oak is a bit lighter and has a more porous and open grain.
White oak is not difficult to paint to a smooth finish so long as it is well sanded.
It doesn t absorb the paint nearly as much as red oak as its grain is much tighter.
White oak is tough and especially good for exterior projects.
Oak wood is generally straight grained and has an uneven texture.