Oak Veneer - Red Rift

Premium Rift Cut Red Oak Wood Veneer Sheets

Rift Cut Red Oak—often referred to as Rift Sawn Red Oak—is the premier choice for architects and designers seeking a modern, minimalist aesthetic. Unlike Flat Cut Oak, which features "cathedrals," the rift-sawing process involves cutting the log at a specific angle to produce a consistent, tight, linear grain.

This specialized cut provides a straighter grain than a standard flat cut while maintaining significantly fewer imperfections than a quarter cut. Specifically, the medullary ray (fleck) typically found in Quarter Sawn oak is much smaller and less prominent in Rift Cut, resulting in a clean, "combed" appearance.

Architectural Specification: For professionals specifying Red Rift Veneer for commercial interiors or high-end residential projects, please select the Premium option to ensure sequence-matched sheets with maximum grain consistency across large surfaces.

Why Specify Rift Cut Red Oak?

The linear verticality of Rift Sawn Red Oak makes it an exceptional tool for creating visual height and sophisticated transitions in modern design. Its natural color profile is versatile, running from brightly toned pinks to warm wheat colors. It is the preferred variety for:

• Modern Kitchen Cabinetry: Provides a sleek, uniform look that complements handleless designs and contemporary hardware.

• Commercial Wall Paneling: The predictable grain pattern allows for seamless matching across expansive lobby walls or executive suites.

• Furniture Design: Perfect for high-end tables and desks where a refined, vertical grain is desired over the more aggressive cathedral patterns of traditional oak.

• Exceptional Stain Receptivity: Like all Red Oak, the Rift variety features an open-pore structure. This allows contractors to achieve custom designer colors—from "Cerused" whites to deep charcoals—while maintaining the elegant linear texture.

The Oakwood Professional Standard

We specialize in providing large-scale material for complex projects. Our Red Rift inventory is curated for:

• Linear Consistency: We hand-select logs to ensure the grain remains tight and vertical from the first sheet to the last in a sequence.

• Architectural Lengths: Beyond standard 4'x8' sheets, we offer 10', 12', and oversized 5' widths to accommodate tall cabinetry and seamless ceiling-to-floor panels.

• Flexible Backing Systems: Available with our 10-mil paper backer, 22.2-mil Bubble-Free (BFV) backer for heavy-duty application, or 3M™ PSA (Peel-and-Stick) for high-efficiency installs.

Technical Specifications:

• Botanical Name: Quercus rubra

• Grain Direction: Long Grain (Vertical) or Cross Grain (Horizontal) options available.

• Available Grades: Premium (Sequenced) and Standard

• Sustainably Sourced: 100% North American Timber