{"title":"Finishing Lumber","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eCreate clean, professional results with premium finishing lumber. Ideal for trim work, cabinetry, furniture building, and detailed interior projects, finishing lumber is kiln-dried, surfaced, and precision-milled for a smooth, consistent appearance. We carry a wide range of profiles, sizes, and high-quality wood species—perfect for painting, staining, or leaving natural to showcase the grain. Whether you're updating a room, crafting custom millwork, or starting from scratch, finishing lumber provides the refined touch your project deserves. As a proudly Canadian company with locally owned stores, Windsor Plywood specializes in hard-to-source wood products and offers personalized, expert advice to help you achieve exceptional results. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.windsorplywood.ca\/pages\/store-locator\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisit your local store\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to explore our full selection of finishing lumber and bring lasting quality and craftsmanship to every project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cherry-finishing-lumber","title":"Cherry Finishing Lumber","description":"\u003cp\u003eCherry Finishing Lumber is a solid cherry finishing lumber, unfinished -- ready for your choice of paint, stain, or clear finish. Finishing lumber is kiln-dried, surfaced hardwood suitable for furniture, cabinetry, and millwork applications where the wood is visible and the surface finish matters. Available at Windsor Plywood locations across Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Cherry -- rich, warm colour that deepens to reddish-brown with light exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the most workable and beautiful domestic hardwoods for clear-finished moulding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard profile -- Interior trim, casing, baseboard, furniture components, and custom millwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable at Windsor Plywood locations across Canada -- confirm stock at your local branch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eCherry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eDrying Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eKiln-dried\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eSurfacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eFinishing grade -- confirm surfacing with your local branch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eWorkability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eGood -- glues, machines, and finishes well\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eInterior trim, casing, baseboard, furniture components, and custom millwork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eIn-store -- confirm current sizes and stock with your local Windsor Plywood location\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut, shape, and finish for your specific project. Cherry darkens naturally with light exposure. Do not stain -- let the natural colour develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishing lumber in premium species like cherry and walnut is best finished with clear oil or lacquer to showcase the natural colour and grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply clear oil or lacquer and let the natural colour develop. Cherry darkens beautifully with light exposure -- staining is rarely necessary or recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcclimate lumber in your workspace for 48-72 hours before milling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is finishing lumber?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKiln-dried, surfaced lumber intended for visible applications where surface quality matters -- furniture, cabinetry, trim, and millwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"–","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50093206864170,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8622\/9546\/files\/CherryLumber1.jpg?v=1744081491"},{"product_id":"hemlock-s4s-lumber","title":"Hemlock S4S Lumber","description":"\u003cp\u003eHemlock S4S Lumber is a solid hemlock S4S (surfaced four sides) finishing lumber, unfinished -- ready for your choice of paint, stain, or clear finish. S4S lumber is surfaced smooth on all four faces, ready for finishing or installation without additional planing. Used for custom trim, furniture components, and any application where a square, smooth board is the starting point. Available at Windsor Plywood locations across Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Hemlock -- pitch-free and resin-free, accepts paint and stain more evenly than any other softwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent pale colour with straight, fine grain -- produces a smooth, clean surface under both paint and clear finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard profile -- Interior trim, casing, baseboard, furniture components, and custom millwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable at Windsor Plywood locations across Canada -- confirm stock at your local branch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eHemlock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eDrying Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eKiln-dried\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eSurfacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eS4S -- Surfaced 4 Sides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eWorkability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eGood -- glues, machines, and finishes well\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eInterior trim, casing, baseboard, furniture components, and custom millwork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eIn-store -- confirm current sizes and stock with your local Windsor Plywood location\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut and install as needed for your specific application. Hemlock is the preferred softwood for stained moulding. Its pitch-free surface means no bleed-through under paint and no blotching under stain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eS4S lumber is the starting point for any custom moulding or trim profile -- rout the edge profile you need with a router and the appropriate bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor paint: apply directly -- no knot sealer needed. For stain: hemlock accepts stain evenly with a pre-stain conditioner. For clear finish: sand to 180-grit and apply water-based polyurethane or lacquer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in multiple species -- confirm sizes and stock at your local branch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does S4S mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSurfaced Four Sides -- all four faces are planed smooth and square. The board is ready to use without additional planing or jointing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose hemlock over pine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHemlock is pitch-free -- no resin bleed under paint, no sticky sap. It also accepts stain more evenly than pine. Hemlock is the premium softwood choice when finish quality matters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"–","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50093206929706,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8622\/9546\/files\/HemlockLumber1.jpg?v=1744081501"},{"product_id":"maple-s4s-lumber","title":"Maple S4S Lumber","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaple S4S Lumber is a solid maple S4S (surfaced four sides) finishing lumber, unfinished -- ready for your choice of paint, stain, or clear finish. S4S lumber is surfaced smooth on all four faces, ready for finishing or installation without additional planing. Used for custom trim, furniture components, and any application where a square, smooth board is the starting point. Available at Windsor Plywood locations across Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Maple -- dense, hard, and fine-grained with a smooth, consistent surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe hardest domestic moulding wood -- resists dents and wear better than pine, hemlock, or MDF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard profile -- Interior trim, casing, baseboard, furniture components, and custom millwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable at Windsor Plywood locations across Canada -- confirm stock at your local branch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eMaple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eDrying Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eKiln-dried\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eSurfacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eS4S -- Surfaced 4 Sides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eWorkability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eGood -- glues, machines, and finishes well\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eInterior trim, casing, baseboard, furniture components, and custom millwork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eIn-store -- confirm current sizes and stock with your local Windsor Plywood location\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut and install as needed for your specific application. Maple is the premium choice for clear-finished and natural-look moulding. It blotches with penetrating stain -- use gel stain or dye for even colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eS4S lumber is the starting point for any custom moulding or trim profile -- rout the edge profile you need with a router and the appropriate bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor clear finish: sand to 220-grit and apply water-based polyurethane to maintain the pale colour. For stain: use gel stain or dye -- maple blotches with penetrating liquid stain. For paint: prime and paint directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in multiple species -- confirm sizes and stock at your local branch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does S4S mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSurfaced Four Sides -- all four faces are planed smooth and square. The board is ready to use without additional planing or jointing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes maple accept stain evenly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot with penetrating liquid stain -- maple blotches due to varying density. Use a gel stain or dye for controlled, even colour. For the cleanest result, apply a clear finish and let the natural pale colour speak for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"–","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50093206962474,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8622\/9546\/files\/MapleLumber1.jpg?v=1744081507"},{"product_id":"oak-finishing-lumber","title":"Oak Finishing Lumber","description":"\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOak Finishing Lumber is one of the most widely used hardwoods in North American cabinet and furniture making. Available in both Red Oak and White Oak, kiln-dried and surfaced to your specification -- S2S, S4S, rift-sawn, quarter-sawn, or rough. The straight, open grain of oak takes stain predictably and bonds and finishes well across a wide range of applications. A strong, dimensionally stable choice for face frames, drawer fronts, furniture components, flooring, and architectural millwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FEATURES --\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvailable in Red Oak and White Oak -- confirm species and current sizes with your local branch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKiln-dried for dimensional stability -- less movement after installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMultiple surfacing options -- S2S, S4S, rift-sawn, quarter-sawn, and rough available\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStraight grain with open, coarse texture -- takes stain, paint, and clear finishes well\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHard and strong -- excellent for structural furniture, face frames, and high-contact surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWide range of widths and thicknesses in both S2S and S4S -- suitable from trim details through full furniture components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px 12px; background:#f5f5f5; width:40%;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eRed Oak and White Oak -- confirm availability of each species with your local branch\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px 12px; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eCanada and USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px 12px; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eColour \/ Appearance\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eLight to medium brown -- Red Oak slightly warmer tone, White Oak slightly cooler\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px 12px; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eGrain \/ Texture\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eStraight with coarse, open texture -- pronounced ray fleck visible in quarter-sawn cuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px 12px; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eDrying Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eKiln-dried (KD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px 12px; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eSurfacing Options\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eS2S, S4S, Rift-sawn, Quarter-sawn, Rough\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px 12px; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eSizes -- S2S\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e15\/16\", 5\/4\", 4\/4\", 1-15\/16\", 8\/4\", 12\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px 12px; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eSizes -- S4S\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e1\"x2\", 1\"x3\", 1\"x4\", 1\"x5\", 1\"x6\", 1\"x8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px 12px; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eWorkability\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eGood -- glues, machines, and finishes well with hand and power tools\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px 12px; background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eIn-store -- species, cuts, and sizes vary by location. Some options may be special order.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- COMMON USES --\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOak Finishing Lumber is used for cabinet face frames, drawer fronts, door stiles and rails, furniture carcases and legs, stair treads and nosings, window and door casing, baseboard, flooring, and architectural millwork. Red Oak is the more common choice for traditional and transitional styles. White Oak is preferred for contemporary and Scandinavian-influenced designs where a slightly cooler, more linear grain is the design intent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- PAIRS WELL WITH --\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor matching oak sheet goods, use alongside \u003ca href=\"\/products\/white-oak-cabinet-plywood\"\u003eWhite Oak Cabinet Plywood\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-oak-cabinet-plywood\"\u003eRed Oak Cabinet Plywood\u003c\/a\u003e for face frame and panel work that coordinates with solid oak components. For complementary finishing lumber in other species, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cherry-finishing-lumber\"\u003eCherry Finishing Lumber\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/walnut-finishing-lumber\"\u003eWalnut Finishing Lumber\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- PRO TIPS --\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOak has an open grain structure -- apply a grain filler before staining or finishing if a smooth, level surface is required. Without filler, the grain pores will remain visible under even multiple coats of finish, which is desirable for some styles but not others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhite oak and red oak accept stain differently. White oak takes dark stains more evenly due to its tighter grain. Red oak can blotch under dark stains -- apply a pre-conditioner before staining red oak to improve colour uniformity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor quarter-sawn oak, the distinctive ray fleck pattern is most visible under a clear or lightly tinted finish. Avoid heavy pigmented stains on quarter-sawn material as they obscure the figure that makes the cut worth the premium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between Red Oak and White Oak finishing lumber?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRed Oak has a warmer, slightly pinkish-brown tone and a more pronounced, open grain. White Oak is slightly cooler in tone with a tighter, more linear grain and greater moisture resistance. Both are widely used for cabinetry and furniture -- the choice is largely aesthetic. White Oak suits contemporary and Scandinavian design; Red Oak suits traditional and transitional styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does S2S and S4S mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nS2S (Surfaced 2 Sides) means the top and bottom faces have been planed smooth, but the edges are left rough-sawn. S4S (Surfaced 4 Sides) means all four faces have been planed and jointed to a square, ready-to-use dimension. S4S is the most convenient for cabinet face frames and trim work. S2S is preferred when the board will be further milled on site to specific dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is quarter-sawn oak and why is it more expensive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nQuarter-sawn lumber is cut at roughly 90 degrees to the growth rings rather than tangentially. The result is a distinctive ray fleck pattern on the face of the board, greater dimensional stability across the width, and reduced tendency to cup or warp over time. It is more expensive because the cutting method produces less usable lumber per log. It is particularly popular for Arts and Crafts, Mission, and contemporary furniture styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs oak finishing lumber suitable for painted applications?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOak can be painted, but the open grain structure shows through paint unless a grain filler is applied first and sanded smooth between coats. For painted cabinetry where a completely smooth surface is the goal, a primed MDF or finger-jointed pine product is typically a more efficient choice. Oak is best used where the wood grain is meant to be visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to seal or prime oak before finishing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor stained or clear-finished applications, a pre-conditioner or sanding sealer is recommended to control penetration and produce an even finish. 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Available at Windsor Plywood locations across Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Walnut -- rich chocolate-brown heartwood, the darkest readily available domestic hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium appearance under clear finish without staining -- the natural colour is the feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard profile -- Interior trim, casing, baseboard, furniture components, and custom millwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable at Windsor Plywood locations across Canada -- confirm stock at your local branch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eWalnut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eDrying Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eKiln-dried\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eSurfacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eFinishing grade -- confirm surfacing with your local branch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eWorkability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eGood -- glues, machines, and finishes well\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eInterior trim, casing, baseboard, furniture components, and custom millwork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eIn-store -- confirm current sizes and stock with your local Windsor Plywood location\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut, shape, and finish for your specific project. Walnut looks best under clear oil or lacquer. Staining walnut is rarely necessary and usually counterproductive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishing lumber in premium species like cherry and walnut is best finished with clear oil or lacquer to showcase the natural colour and grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply clear oil or lacquer to showcase the natural chocolate-brown colour. 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