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Maple Hardwood Floor: One Of The Best Choices For Beauty And Strength
The simple beauty and variation in grain and color that you get with a maple hardwood floor is a good reason why it remains one of the most popular materials for kitchen flooring. With its warm color and durable surface, it could be the perfect choice for your
new kitchen design.
Think back to your school years when you were playing a game of some sort in the gymnasium? Those were the days, weren’t they?… Well…at that time when you were having fun in gym class (hopefully), you were "enjoying" your activity on a maple hardwood floor.
This material (which is one of the hardest wood flooring products that you can get), is also used in bowling alleys and sports arenas. That reason alone tells you how well it will hold up.
Beautiful and Durable
It's as durable as it is beautiful! Oak is considered a dense wood but maple is considerably harder then oak. If you want to see various ways that you can get this type of wood, click here.
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This type of material has a closed grain, which gives it a smooth texture and feel. It will hold up to just about any kind of activity that you can "throw at it." Do you have children, grand children, pets, or entertain a lot? Not a problem! Maple hardwood floor will endure just about any heavy use!
Different Grades of Maple Hardwood Floor
When you are looking to purchase an unfinished floor for a job-finished application, you can get it in a few grades. Choose the one that works best with your
kitchen design ideas.
The following are the grades that are available:
Grade #1 (or first) will have the clearest look, free of spots and markings. (the most costly)
Grade #2 (or second and better) will have a few markings but will still have a clear look.
Grade #3 (or third and better) is the most rustic with spots, distressing, and other natural features. (the least costly)
See one of the most common types of maple flooring in this video.
A Maple Floor to Suit Your Décor
Maple works well with both modern and traditional interiors. A Contemporary kitchen design will look great with a maple hardwood floor that has a uniform grain, while a rustic kitchen style will look better with a maple that has a more unique grain pattern.
This hardwood blends well with other types of wood species and finishes because of its ability to take on true stain colors. This makes it a good choice in a kitchen where you tend to mix finishes as well as wood species.
For example, a cherry cabinet will work nicely with a maple hardwood floor that is stained a medium tone. This type of hardwood floor goes well with about any kitchen color schemes giving you a lot of flexibility.
In addition to its good looks, installing a maple hardwood floor and taking care of it properly will ensure decades of wear. With its multiple coats of polyurethane, it is an easy care floor. Simply vacuum, dry mop, or go over it with a slightly damp mop to clean it.
The Pre-finished Version
When using a job-finished version of this type of hardwood goes beyond what you have budgeted, you may want to look at an engineered product to compare prices.
This hardwood comes pre-finished and it won't be nearly as messy to install as compared to a floor that is sanded on site. The pre-finished version of this hardwood is available in many finishes and features various grains similar to what you find in solid planks.
This versatile hardwood will enhance the overall look of about any kitchen style and décor while adding value to your home. To see a large selection of this hardwood at the best prices, click here. If you see something that you like, just add it to your cart and have samples sent to you free of charge with no further obligation! Once you get this beautiful hardwood in your hands, you will realize how elegant this flooring is!
Build Direct has a nice selection of flooring at low prices! And you can get free samples with a few clicks of your mouse!
