Maple is a beloved wood that is versatile in its applications from flooring to furniture to violins and bowling pins. It tends to have creamy white sapwood with light reddish brown heartwood. Its grain is straight with the occasional bird?s eye burl in sugar maples. It has a closed grain and is usually uniform in texture. The hardwood variety is resistance to abrasion and indentation. Solid wood adds character and elegance to any room and is suitable for grade and above grade installations in climate controlled low-moisture areas.