Hard Maple:
Smooth, Clean, and Built for a Flawless Finish

  Hard Maple is a dense, fine-grained hardwood prized for its smooth texture and clean, contemporary appearance. Its subtle grain makes it an excellent choice for painted finishes and light to medium stains, where a uniform look is desired. Due to its closed grain structure, Hard Maple can show slight blotching with darker stains, so careful preparation and expert finishing are key.
  This page features Hard Maple finishes from FinishWorks, chosen for their ability to deliver consistent coverage, color depth, and long-term durability. These high-performance finishes are hand-applied to ensure the best possible result, especially when working with Maple’s naturally tight grain.
Click on any sample to enlarge the image and explore the available finish options.

 Recommendation for Designers & Contractors:
  • Choose Brown Maple when you're aiming for warmth, character, or a rustic/contemporary hybrid look - especially when using dark stains or solid paints.
  • Choose Hard Maple for projects demanding clean lines, minimal grain visibility, and a highly refined painted or lightly stained appearance.
 REMEMBER - Computer screens and printers will vary color. Stain colors will be influenced by the grain and wood species. Therefore these samples may not be an exact wood grain or stain representation.