Maple Wood

Maple is considered to be among the top 5 favorite hardwood choices for furniture building.

About Maple

Oak is one of the most popular and recognized woods used in furniture. It is a favorite amongst traditional craftsmen. Oak wood is highly durable and easy to work with, and it looks great stained or with a natural finish.

Oak naturally comes in a number of hues, in fact, there are over 60 types of oak trees. The most popular hues used in furniture making is red oak and white oak. Both are great choices and work well in busy homes because of their durability.

The wood’s grain pattern is quite unique, which makes it quite easy to recognize.

Maple FAQs

What color is maple?

North American sugar maple is usually white with some reddish-brown hues.

Does maple wood change color?

Maple, like all natural woods will change in color and darken over time. Maple wood starts off light and will slowly age into a warm golden honey color.

What’s most common use of maple?

Maple is common in fine furniture making as well as heavy-duty flooring for dance floors and bowling alleys.

What is the grain pattern of maple?

Maple wood generally has a fine, uniform texture with a straight grain. There can be variations such as tiger, flame, curly, rippled or fiddleback grain.

Is maple hardwood or soft wood?

There are two types of maple, hardwood and softwood. The sugar maple used in furniture making is a hardwood.

Is maple wood popular?

Sugar maple (one type of maple wood) is one of the most popular types of wood used in the making of fine furniture.

How to care for maple furniture?

Maple wood can be cleaned by gently wiping off any dust or debris with a lightly moistened cloth. They can also be oiled periodically.