European white oak flooring in Los Angeles

European white oak vs. American white oak

Both are white oak but different species. European oak usually reads warmer and more even and is commonly sold in wide, long engineered planks; American white oak is a little harder and shows more color variation. Our European vs. American white oak guide compares color, grain, hardness, grades and finishes side by side.

French oak is European oak grown in France. Several brands we carry label it separately, and product pages show the species exactly as each manufacturer lists it.

What affects the cost of European oak floors

We do not publish prices because European oak varies widely. The main factors are plank width and length (wider and longer costs more), grade (clear vs. character), wear-layer thickness (a thicker top layer can be refinished more times), finish type, pattern (herringbone and chevron take more material and labor), and how much subfloor prep your home needs.

Call for pricing or book a free in-home estimate. Material and installation are quoted per project after we measure.

To size the job before we visit, use our flooring calculator: enter each room, pick a waste allowance and add the square feet per box from the product page.

Where European oak works in a Los Angeles home

Engineered European oak is a good fit for slab homes in the Valley, raised-foundation homes on the Westside and coastal homes where humidity moves. For kitchens it works well with a durable finish and quick cleanup of spills; for bathrooms and laundry rooms we usually recommend a waterproof floor instead.

European white oak floors and stairs

Many European white oak projects include the staircase. We install solid white oak treads, risers and landings planned with the new floor, and make stain samples on the tread stock so you can approve the color. See hardwood stair installation.

Wide-plank European oak collections we carry

These collections include European or French oak planks 7.5 inches wide or wider, the same kind of floor as our Los Angeles and Santa Monica projects further down this page. Widths come from the manufacturers' specifications; each collection page lists the colors, wear layer and approved installation methods. Call for pricing.

Villagio Wood Floors: Andrea (8–10″), Casa Bianca (8–9″), Del Mare (10″), Victoria (8–9″)
Hennessy Wood Floors: Prime (9.5″), Select + (9″), Signature I (7.5″), Signature II (9″), Supreme (9″)
Garrison: Allora (9″), Beverly Hills (9″), Legends (9–10″), Private Selection (8″)
Monarch Plank: Domaine II (9″), La Grande (11″), Manor (9″), Tableau (8″)
Johnson Hardwood: Coastal Signature European Oak (8–11″), Grand Chateau (8″)
BOEN: Chaletino (11″), Plank Castle (8″)
Reward Flooring: Terreno (9″), Urbano (9″)
Vellichor Floors: Metropolitan (9″), Prime (9–10″), Throne (9″)
Mannington: Inferno (9″)
En Bois Flooring: St. Tropez Select (9″)
DuChateau: Grande Savoy (9″)
Urbanfloor: Villa Caprisi (9.5″)

Buying European white oak: installed or materials only

We supply and install European white oak, or sell it as materials only. At the in-home visit we bring samples in the widths and finishes you are considering, measure every room and staircase, and can give you a quote on the spot if you want one, or a written quote afterward. Call for pricing. See how shopping at home works.