Excel file containing the raw data of a paper published in Annals of Forest Science Journal intitled «Visuo-tactile and topographic characterizations of finished surface quality of oak and beech wood surfaces by French consumers and industrials: acceptability thresholds for raised grain». Data concern topographical parameters (roughness and waviness parameters) measured on varnished surfaces (with one coat and two coats) of oak and beech woods. These data were correlated with the visuo-tactile perceptions of raised grain which occurs on these varnished surfaces (with one coat), and the visuo-tactile preferences of finished surface quality by industrials and consumers.