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American Hard Maple
American Hard Maple is a premium hardwood celebrated for its durability, strength, and versatile aesthetic. Known for its creamy white to light brown tones, often with subtle figuring, and its fine, smooth grain, this wood provides a clean and sophisticated appearance that suits both traditional and contemporary designs. Its exceptional hardness and resistance to wear make it a popular choice for high-traffic applications such as flooring, staircases, and countertops, where long-lasting performance is essential.
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Superior Hardness and DurabilityCanadian Hard Maple is one of the hardest domestic hardwoods, offering exceptional resistance to wear and impact, making it ideal for high-traffic applications like flooring, countertops, and furniture.
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Attractive AppearanceIts creamy-white to light reddish-brown color and fine, uniform grain provide a sleek, modern look that suits both contemporary and classic designs. It’s also popular for its unique figuring, such as bird’s-eye and curly patterns.
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Versatile WorkabilityHard Maple is easy to machine, carve, and finish, making it suitable for intricate woodworking projects and achieving professional results with stains, paints, or natural finishes.
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Hygienic and Food-SafeIts dense, closed-grain structure resists moisture absorption, making it a popular choice for kitchen applications like cutting boards, butcher blocks, and countertops.
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Sustainable and ReliableHarvested from responsibly managed Canadian forests, Hard Maple is an eco-friendly material that combines strength, beauty, and sustainability for various woodworking and construction needs.
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American Hard Maple is a premium hardwood celebrated for its durability, strength, and versatile aesthetic. Known for its creamy white to light brown tones, often with subtle figuring, and its fine, smooth grain, this wood provides a clean and sophisticated appearance that suits both traditional and contemporary designs. Its exceptional hardness and resistance to wear make it a popular choice for high-traffic applications such as flooring, staircases, and countertops, where long-lasting performance is essential.
Highly valued for its workability, American Hard Maple is easy to machine, carve, and shape, allowing for precise craftsmanship. Its consistent grain structure provides an ideal surface for staining, painting, or polishing, ensuring a flawless finish that enhances its natural beauty. Often used in furniture, cabinetry, and joinery, it delivers both functionality and elegance, making it a staple in high-quality woodworking projects.
American Hard Maple’s dense, closed-grain structure makes it resistant to moisture absorption, adding to its durability and making it particularly suitable for kitchen applications such as butcher blocks and cutting boards. Sourced from sustainably managed North American forests, this timber is an environmentally friendly choice for eco-conscious builders and designers. Combining strength, beauty, and sustainability, American Hard Maple is an outstanding option for creating timeless and enduring pieces.
Technical Information
| Name | Specification |
| Common Name(s) | Hard maple, sugar maple, rock maple |
| Scientific Name | Acer saccharum |
| Origin | Northeastern North America |
| Density | 705 Kg/m3 |
| Janka Hardness | 1450 lbf |
| Heartwood Colour | Light to Reddish Brown |
| Sapwood Colour | Creamy White to Beige |
| Grain Structure | Fine Texture with Straight or Wavy Grain |
| Areas of Use | Interior |