Maple wood is strong, resistant to splitting and naturally durable. The sapwood is a creamy white with a slightly yellowish-brown tinge, and the heartwood varies from light beige to golden yellow. The wood has a close, fine texture and is generally straight-grained. Maple wood is incredibly strong, looks great, and stains nicely. Woodworkers and furniture aficionados gravitate towards maple for its light, creamy colour, smooth grain pattern, and impressive durability.
Features
- Good strength properties
- Shock resistant
- Hard, heavy and durable
- Moderate workability
- Good steam-bending properties
- Aesthetic appeal for colour
Applications
- Flooring for bowling alleys, basketball and badminton courts
- Worktops, table tops, furniture
- Butcher blocks, kitchenware
- Toys