Texmateria
Maple
A pale hard hardwood with fine, tight grain. It looks clean and bright, but subtle figure, small mineral streaks, dents, and finish yellowing keep it from being flat white.
Common names
- hard maple
- sugar maple
- birdseye maple
Search phrases
- pale wood
- light blond wood
- clean white wood floor
- gym floor wood
Common uses
- Floors
- Cabinets
- Furniture
- Worktops
- Gym floors
Choosing points
- Best for floors, furniture, and kitchens where a bright clean wood surface is wanted.
- The pale color shows stains, dents, and dark dirt more quickly than mid-tone woods.
- Hard maple can look very clean and modern, but it may feel flat if the grain is over-smoothed.
- Special figure such as birdseye or curly maple is decorative and not present in every board.
How it ages
- Hard and wear resistant indoors, but pale finishes need cleaning if scuffs matter visually.
What to avoid
- Do not use maple in wet or exterior conditions without protection; it can stain, swell, and show water marks clearly.
