Best For
Clean design styles, light to medium stains, painted-look simplicity, and homeowners who prefer a more subtle wood grain.
Characteristics
- Fine, smooth grain with a more consistent appearance than many other hardwoods.
- Naturally strong and durable, making it well suited for everyday cabinetry use.
- Offers a clean, refined look that works well in both traditional and contemporary spaces.
- Accepts stain with a softer, more subtle appearance compared to more open-grain woods like Oak or Walnut.
Design Considerations
Because Maple has a tight, dense grain, stain may appear more subtle and less dramatic than it would on species with stronger grain movement. Natural colour variation, mineral streaks, and differences in grain pattern may be present and are part of the character of real wood.
We recommend viewing an actual door sample with your Merit dealer before finalizing your selection.
