Soft Maple — dense and built for high-wear surfaces.

The species flooring companies and butcher block makers specify when they need hardness and consistency.

Soft Maple Facts

Color

Light cream to dark reddish-brown

Fine, uniform, consistent

Soft, dense, wear-resistant

Primary uses

Hardwood flooring (especially commercial and high-traffic), Butcher blocks and countertops, Cabinetry and casework, Cutting boards

NHLA grading

Available; custom grading on request

Thicknesses

4/4 through 8/4 (4/4 & 5/4 standard)

When the surface has to take a beating.

Maple’s combination of hardness, density, and uniform grain makes it the species of choice for surfaces that see a lot of abuse — commercial flooring, butcher blocks, cutting boards. Its light color visually opens up spaces and finishes to a clean, refined look. With proper sealing it can hold up outdoors, but most of what we ship goes indoors, where Maple’s wear resistance and aesthetic consistency really pay off.

What maple is built for.

Maple shows up wherever a surface needs to look clean, finish refined, and resist wear. Flooring, butcher blocks, kitchen cabinetry, and instrument-grade work are the high-volume categories.

Flooring companies, cabinet and countertop fabricators.

Maple is the species flooring companies and countertop fabricators specify when they want hardness, light color, and clean grain. Butcher block and cutting board shops also rely on it for the same reasons — its fine grain and density make it food-safe and wear-resistant.

Get a quote on Maple.

Tell us what you need — quantity, thickness, grade, and any special specifications. We'll get back to you with availability and pricing. For urgent inquiries, call (910) 862-4447.