Solid Soft Maple Hardwood Flooring
Solid Soft Maple Hardwood Flooring
The Artistic Choice for Natural Texture and Warmth
Don’t let the name fool you. While Soft Maple is slightly less dense than its “Hard” sibling, it remains a resilient hardwood that is significantly tougher than many other flooring options. Soft Maple is prized by designers for its “painterly” appearance—it offers a more diverse color palette than Hard Maple, featuring the highly sought-after Wormy Maple aesthetic. These beautiful amber mineral highlights and subtle earth-toned grain patterns give a room a unique, organic energy.
The Biology of the Tree
Botanical Name: Acer rubrum (Red Maple) or Acer saccharinum (Silver Maple)
Janka Hardness Scale: 950 lbf
Origin: Sustainably sourced from Eastern North America.
The “Wormy” or “Ambrosia” Effect: Soft Maple is the primary species where you will find the iconic Wormy Maple markings—vivid, flame-like streaks of color and tiny entry holes created by the ambrosia beetle. This natural process results in Wormy Ambrosia Maple, a true work of art within every plank.
Technical Detail |
Manufacturing Standard |
|---|---|
| Product Type | 3/4″ Solid Hardwood |
| Moisture Content | Kiln dried to 6-8% for maximum stability |
| Milling Profile | Tongue & Groove (T&G) and Back Relived |
| Available Widths | 2 1/4″ to 8″ Wide Plank |
| Available Grades | Select, Select Wormy, & Character (Rustic) |
| Lead Times | Standard widths ship quickly; Specialty Wormy Maple lots available as stock allows. |
Available Grades & Milling
Premium Wide-Plank Solid Wood Flooring in Select, Character & Specialty
The Select Wormy Advantage: Our Select Wormy grade is perfect for modern spaces. You get the incredible character of the ambrosia beetle markings and worm holes while maintaining a bright, “white wood” aesthetic with minimal knotting.
Authentic Character: Whether you choose the clean Select or the bold Wormy Ambrosia, this species offers a level of natural detail that cannot be replicated by stains or factory distressing.
Excellent Stability: Soft Maple is known for its excellent dimensional stability, making it a reliable choice for solid flooring in various climates.
Natural Beauty at a Value: Often more accessible than Hard Maple or Black Walnut, our Wormy Soft Maple provides a high-end, custom look that celebrates the natural diversity of the American forest.
Select Grade
Our cleanest Maple. Emphasizes pale sapwood with minimal interruptions.
Key Features: Very few knots; provides a calm, airy, and consistent atmosphere.
Widths: 2 1/4″ – 8″
Character Grade (Rustic)
A bold, rustic grade that celebrates the tree’s full life story. Expect knots and heavy mineral streaks.
Key Features: Features large knots, “sugar tracks,” and the full spectrum of earth tones.
Widths: 2 1/4″ – 8″
Specialty – Wormy
The “Architectural” Wormy look. Features heavy ambrosia markings and worm holes on a bright, white-wood canvas.
Key Features: High-contrast worm holes and “flames” with very few knots. Focuses on the creamy white sapwood.
Widths: 2 1/4″ – 8″