Maple Hardwood Floors

     Maple has an original spirit when it comes to hardwood floors. It has unique and rich characteristics to add to the charisma of your home that's led it to be an American favorite over the centuries. Maple's popularity stems from its strength when being considered as a wood for flooring. It is closed grain, has a uniform texture and it is strong! This may come as a surprise to some of us but it is stronger than a Red Oak!

     There are several different species that are popular in hardwood floors. Some of the more popular include Brazilian Maple and the North American Maple. Brazilian Maples offer beige and yellow tones and tends to amber over time. The North American Maple ranges from cream to brown and tends to change to amber to a golden crème over time. Maple is also an ideal wood for humid temperatures being it is a closed grain and uniform texture. Its strength is a natural born deterrent against scratching and abrasions; however additional defenses are applied to hardwood floors varying by manufacturer with unique technologies in finishes that include UV treatments and aluminum oxides.

     When considering any kind of hardwood floor you have to keep in mind that wood is a hygroscopic material. This means when wood is exposed to climate elements such as air and water it will dry or pick up moisture until it is an equilibrium with the humidity and air temperature. Moisture absorption causes wood to swell. In return, contraction can occur in dry climate levels. In conclusion, different types of wood species have different toleration levels to different climates. Thus, it is essential to consider what type of wood to include within your home depending on the location of your home. There are other options, which can include leaving a small gap between the wall and the flooring to allow for expansion and contraction and can be covered with mounting to cover up the gap.

     Maple can range in price between moderate to expensive pricing. However, with its strength and natural born defenses Maple wood can be an ingenious way to add beauty of your home for a flooring choice. Mother Nature offered us a supreme force that reckons the spirit of the oaks that mingle in her forests that can be applied to our homes in so many forms including the floors upon which we walk.

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