flooring
$5.00 - $10.00 per square foot installed
Maple Flooring: Clean, Bright, and Incredibly Hard
Maple flooring delivers a clean, bright aesthetic with exceptional hardness. Its fine, uniform grain and light color create a modern, airy feel while its Janka rating of 1,450 provides excellent wear resistance for active homes.
Why Choose This Species
Very hard and durable (Janka 1,450). Clean, light color brightens rooms. Fine, uniform grain. Excellent for modern and Scandinavian interiors. Classic gym and dance floor material.
Available Sizes
2-1/4", 3-1/4", 4" widths; 3/4" solid; engineered
Available Grades
Select, #1 Common, #2 Common
Installation Tips
Acclimate carefully as maple is sensitive to moisture. Nail-down preferred. Glue-down for engineered. Control humidity closely.
Care & Maintenance
Refinish every 7-10 years. Maple shows scratches more due to light color. Use appropriate hardwood cleaners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Maple is excellent for flooring with superior hardness, a clean look, and proven performance in demanding applications like basketball courts.
Maple is very hard and resistant to dents, but its light color can make surface scratches more visible than on darker, more varied species.
Maple can be stained but tends to absorb stain unevenly due to its tight grain. Gel stains work better. Many prefer maple in its natural light tone.