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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.
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. |
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.
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″
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″
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″