MAPLE

ORIGIN

Acer, saccharum

Canada

INFO

The easy availability, durability and resistance to marring has made hardwood Maple the floor of choice in bowling alleys, gymnasiums and sports arenas for decades.The pale white-blond colour is attractive. It radiate warmth with its honey tone, making it a popular choice for airy contemporary rooms.

APPEARANCE

The colour is light, ranging from a pale, almost silvery white to a warm light tan. Maple has a closed, subdued grain with very distinctive patterns. Curlicues, swirls and ‘birds-eyes’ are common, though boards that show the most attractive grain patterns are sometimes culled from lots of wood to be sold at a premium.