W•D Northern Wisconsin
Hard Maple

Arguably the most common flooring option after Red and White Oak, Maple is the best choice if you are looking for a light, uniform appearance. Super durable, it is considered one of the hardest of all hardwoods. The Premium White Grade is strictly uniform in color, so if you are looking for more "character" consider alternative grades to achieve different degrees of distinguishing traits. Maple is 12 percent harder than Red Oak.

Premium White

This grade of Hard Maple is almost ivory white and uniform in color, strips must be free of stain and defect. This is strictly the premium product of Hard Maple. It is modern and contemporary and durable while providing a nice clean appearance providing muted warmth that only a natural product can.
Average length 36"

Premium Edge Grain

This grade of Hard Maple is almost white and nearly uniform in color and grain. It is predominantly Sapwood with a few slight color variations. The major aspect of this floor is that the grain all runs tangent to the face of the flooring and runs parallel with the length. This makes for a super stable floor. It is a floor almost exclusively specified by architects and super high-end designers looking for the ultimate contemporary product.
Average length 36"

Birdseye Maple

Nature's most desired imperfection. The effect of Birdseye is one that is unexplainable, long considered an imperfection it is now a highly coveted dramatic look. This grade of maple has varying "eyes" and has varying wood characteristics and colors to include distinct color variations, occasional sound knots and dark streaks. If you are out to impress this is the floor.
Average length 36"

2nd and Better

This grade of Hard Maple has varying wood characteristics and colors to include distinct color variations and may be discolored sapwood, occasional sound knots and dark streaks. This grade is perfect for a "not so intimidating" light colored floor. It's handsome yet not elegant. It's distinguished but not austere.
Average length 32"

3rd Grade

This grade of Hard Maple has wide ranging characteristics and colors of distinct variations from bright white to brown to black streaks. This grade has numerous small knots, dark streaks and discolored sapwood. This is a fantastic "cabin" grade or rustic floor. Its durability combined with its casual and homey feel make it a perfect floor of character.
Average length 30"