Tesoro Woods Noble French Oak - Duke 7-1/2"

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Tesoro Woods Noble French Oak – Duke 7-1/2"

Duke is the palest color in the Noble collection: a soft, Nordic-blonde French oak with clean Select-grade grain. It keeps a room bright and calm, with an airy, Scandinavian feel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Duke? A very pale, near-white blonde oak with a soft warm undertone. It is the lightest Noble color.

Does Duke have a lot of knots? No. Noble is Select grade, so Duke has clean, flowing grain with very few knots.

Will a pale floor show dirt? Light floors can show tracked-in dirt sooner than mid-tones. Noble's carbide-enhanced anti-scratch finish and wire-brushed texture help it hold up to daily wear.

Can Duke be installed in a basement? Yes. Noble is engineered hardwood rated for above- or below-grade installation, and it can be glued down, nailed or stapled, or floated. Follow Tesoro Woods' installation guidelines for subfloor moisture testing and prep.

Product Specs

• Color: Duke
• SKU: NOB-FWO7-DUK
• Collection: Tesoro Woods Noble
• Species: French Oak
• Grade: Select: a very clean grade with minimal knots and more uniform color
• Surface: Light Wire Brush
• Finish: UV-cured ultra-matte finish (about 7% gloss) with a carbide-enhanced anti-scratch top coat
• Dimensions: 1/2" thick x 7-1/2" wide x random lengths up to 71"
• Wear Layer: 2mm sawn French Oak
• Construction: Engineered, multi-ply core
• Milling: Regular tongue & groove with beveled edges and ends (4 sides)
• Installation: Glue-down, nail/staple, or floating; above or below grade
• Carton Coverage: 25.77 sq ft per carton (approx. 2 lbs per sq ft)
• Warranty: 27-Year Residential, 5-Year Commercial, Lifetime Structural
• Certifications: FloorScore Certified, GREENGUARD Gold Certified, 100% PEFC-certified material with chain of custody from forest to jobsite
• Environmental: No added urea formaldehyde (NAF); Lacey Act and Prop 65 compliant; no halogenated hydrocarbons, herbicides, or heavy metals
• Matching Moldings: Quarter round, T-molding, threshold, stair nosing, and reducer (call for pricing)
• Manufacturer: Tesoro Woods

Clean Select-Grade French Oak, Built to Last

Duke is cut from Select-grade French oak, the cleanest grade Tesoro offers, with minimal knots and even color. A 2mm sawn oak wear layer sits on a stable multi-ply engineered core, and the surface is lightly wire-brushed and sealed with a UV-cured ultra-matte finish that includes a carbide-enhanced anti-scratch top coat for everyday durability.

Healthy, Responsibly Sourced Flooring

Tesoro Woods builds Noble from 100% PEFC-certified material, with chain of custody documented from forest to jobsite. It is FloorScore and GREENGUARD Gold certified for low emissions, has no added urea formaldehyde, and is Lacey Act and Prop 65 compliant.

Design Pairing Guide — Duke

Duke suits Scandinavian, minimalist, and modern coastal interiors. Pair it with white walls, black or walnut furniture for contrast, pale linen, and matte black or brushed brass fixtures.

Ideal Applications

Living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, hallways, home offices, kitchens, and basements (above or below grade). Wipe up spills promptly. Not recommended for full bathrooms, laundry rooms with standing water, or other wet areas.

Why Choose Duke?

For the brightest, cleanest French oak floor in the Noble line, Duke is the collection's Nordic blonde.