Red Oak has a Janka hardness rating of 1290, while White Oak’s rating is 1360, making it slightly more impervious to dents and scratches.

Is red oak harder than maple?

Both Oak and Maple floors are considered among the most durable wood floors and can last for generations. Maple is among the harder wood species, with a 1450 rating on the Janka wood hardness chart. … Oak is slightly less hard – White Oak has a 1360 rating and Red Oak a 1290 rating.

Is red oak a good hardwood?

Red oak has a Janka hardness rating of 1290. The Janka scale measures a wood’s ‘hardness’, or ability to withstand denting and damage. Because red oak is the most popular flooring option, all other hardwood Janka ratings are compared against red oak, which serves as a sort of median measuring stick.