Finally, we have chosen our colors and done other selections.
We opted for the American White Oak timber flooring from the builders. However, for the stairs and hand rail, they said they do not stain them for us and we have to get someone else to look into that. They have advised us to choose the raw finish (another cost of $1000 +) and not the clear finish which is standard???? (Wouldnt the clear finish match the white oak??)
I am trying to get more info on this but meantime, any help would be much appreciated.