Hard Maple
The grain of hard maple (Acer saccharum) is fine and even textured. Growth rings are narrow and faintly contrasted. Color variations range from beige to almost white in the sapwood to full-bodied brown, making hard maple the lightest-toned hardwood species. The wood changes color moderately over time, becoming gold tinged. This wood has a hardness rating of 1 450 in the Janka test.
Grades
PREMIUM - The lightly contrasting appearance of this grade includes a selection of natural tones of the species that blend together harmoniously. Slight to moderate contrasts among boards.
CLASSIC - The contrasting appearance of this grade is the result of a mixture of all the natural shades of the species dominated by full-bodied tones. Moderate to pronounced variations among boards.
Gloss level available
- Semi-gloss and satin
Widths and Thickness available
- Width: 3 ¼'' & 4 ½''
- Thickness: ½''
Installation
- Glued to concrete, nailed or stapled to wood or floated.
- Can be installed on, above and below grade, as well a over an acoustical membrane in a condominium.
- Read detailed installation instructions for engineered wood floors.
- Also available in the traditional ¾'' solid wood flooring. visit the "solid" section for more details.
Mercier GENERATIONS finish and warranty
Prefinished wood flooring, factory finished with the Mercier GENERATIONS finish:
- The most durable
- Scratch resistant
- Transparent
- Non-yellowing screen coating
- Antimicrobial additive
- Easy to maintain
- 35 years warranty
