Soft Maple

Soft Maple’s sapwood is creamy to gray white. Heartwood is light to medium brown. Soft Maple has a closed subdued grain. Soft Maple has fine uniform texture. Soft Maple is softer than red oak and average stability. Soft Maple will stain uniformly.

Grades:

Select conservation

Boards are clear with colors ranging from cream to medium brown. Most of the tree is represented by this grade, knots and checking are not permitted. Called conservation by the Sampsons for the most sustainable use of the tree.This grade can be considered less formal.

Custom milled plank flooring Specifications:

Face Widths: 3” up to 5” select conservation
• Thickness: 25/32”
• Lengths: ranges available, maple usually averages between 5’ to 6’
• Milling: Tongue + groove with backed. endmatching option available. Flooring can be ordered with endmatching (a tongue or groove at the end of board length)

All flooring is milled in Warren, Maine to your specifications.