Red oak is a very versatile species and has been the staple species used for interior millwork in the Midwest for hundreds of years. Its open grain readily takes stain in any color of your choice, high lighting the beautiful grains created by mother nature to enhance the color scheme created by you throughout your home. Red oak does not require stain to look beautiful, its natural earthy tones of pinkish wheat colors and vivid grain patterns look wonderfully rich as nature intended with a clear finish as well.