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If you are looking at different types of woods for your home, it is important to find the right type of wood for the application. It is also important to find a type of wood that blends well with other features and colors in your home. You might be interested in taking a look at maple wood species.

Maple wood species produce a beautiful wood. The grain in maple wood species appears soft and is, more often than not, straight. You still might find bird’s eyes or curling grains from time to time.

Maple wood species are extremely durable wood and very hard. Maple also resists denting and has great shock resistance. The sapwood of maple wood species is typically white, while the heartwood is usually a light red-brown color. Maple wood species may not take well to staining, often looking blotched or streaked. Maple does, however, take to paint. And, maple wood species look terrific unfinished. Maple wood species make good furniture, counter tops, and flooring.

Maple wood species are strong, shock resistant, and versatile. Maple wood species may be just right for your project.