MAPLE
GRADES
Museum Quality White
Each board is hand selected for even grain, clarity and color. Boards are creamy white to pale white with no mineral streaks. We strive for the best color maple can offer. A nice light uniform floor.
Select Conservation
Boards are clear with colors ranging from creamy white to medium brown. Most of the tree is represented by this grade. Knots and checking are not permitted. Called conservation by the Sampsons given that this grade is a very sustainable use of the tree. This grade can be considered less formal.
Select White
Boards are creamy white to a very light tan. Mineral streaking is allowed. Knots and checking are not permitted. A nice light floor. We work diligently to select the lighter hues.
Seth Bournival has forged strong relationships with loggers and mills to get lumber specifically suited to our custom grades. Our grades are unique.
SPECS
Face Widths
3” up to 5” museum white
3” up to 7” select white
3” up to 9” select conservation
Accent Strips
3/4” up to 2 1/2” available in both grades
Thickness
25/32”
Lengths
Range available, maple usually averages between 5’ to 7’
Milling
Tongue and groove with back relief.
End-matching option available.
Flooring can be ordered with end-matching (a tongue or groove at the end of board length).
Fun Facts
Traditionally used for piano parts, butcher blocks, flooring in bowling alleys, flooring