Maple wood Features:
Maple wood is a premier, durable hardwood (Janka rating 1,450) favored for projects requiring strength and a light, elegant aesthetic. It features fine, closed grain patterns—including curly, bird's eye, and ambrosia—making it ideal for furniture, cabinetry, and flooring. It is versatile, easy to machine, and takes stains well.
- Appearance: Ranges from creamy white to light golden brown, offering a clean, modern look.
- Durability: Highly durable and dense, often used for high-traffic items like bowling alleys and butcher blocks.
- Grain Patterns: Comes in diverse figures like Bird's eye, Curly (tiger), Flame, and Ambrosia, which can be used for dramatic, decorative effects.
- Workability: While hard, it is generally easy to work with, though it can wear down tools faster due to its density.
- Staining: Its closed-grain structure makes it ideal for stains, allowing it to mimic more expensive woods like cherry.