For those of you who are not familiar with tannin bleed, this is when the natural extracts in white oak seep onto the surface creating a brownish or yellowish stain. By sealing the surface of white oak, Bona Classic significantly minimizes tannin bleed. So, you’ll never run into such stains throughout the life of your white oak floor.

For those who will ask, our contractor used the Duraseal Weathered Oak Quick Coat Stain (2 coats!), finished with Bona Traffic HD Satin.

No, white oak doesn’t need to be stained. The stain alone does nothing to protect the floors; its’ purpose is merely to add color. Protecting your floors from spills and traffic is the sealants’ job. Using a stain on your white oak is personal preference and subjective.