Use a really good waterbased or use rubio monocoat.
White oak hardwood stains.
My kitchen table is made of rosewood and the weathered oak stain appears very gray like driftwood but on red and white oak the stain will take on more golden hues.
Here a white farmhouse style kitchen beautifully compliments the white oak planks that have been finished with minwax golden oak stain.
Don t bother with the wire brushing as that s an advanced technique that should be done prior to installation.
Always test the stain on your wood before you commit to a color.
Stains look very different on different species of wood.
That is just the nature of the wood.
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Tcrp white oak will always want to turn golden.
White oak stains exceptionally well.
White oak has a ton of tanins which is what makes it turn gold in color.
If you have red oak i d probably reconsider as it will turn out pinkish and you may need to spend extra on bleaching the floors.
If you love white wash then i say go for it as long as you have white oak.
But either stain should look good with your walls.
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