Maple is a large family of trees from the
very dense sugar maple (the source of our maple syrup) to
relatively "soft" soft maples (all other maple
species except the sugar maple). We only use the sugar maple
because it is significantly denser, thus wears better than
its cheaper and softer cousins. Sugar maple is also brighter
and whiter, characteristics sought after by many of our
customers.
We maple hardwood steps in two grades. A select
and better grade and a rustic grade.
Natural maple stair treads, as with all of
our hardwood stair treads, are guaranteed to be sanded to
a quality finish. Sugar Maple is a tough wood to work with
but we have invested heavily in
industrial planning and sanding equipment to handle
even these kind of nasty woods.
You'll be smiling with the quality finish
and minimal sanding required before you apply the final
stain and finish of your choice, although with maple stair
treads we do suggest fanatical sanding to 160-200 grit,
not to smooth the surface, but to aid in even absorption
of stain if this is the route you are going.
Be aware that maple is not the easiest wood
species to stain, thus talk to your local finishing expert
for advice. Often they will recommend the use of a wood
conditioner, prior to staining.
If you are matching it to a wood floor, ask
if your wood is "hard" or "sugar" maple,
soft maple or birch. These species can look similar but
have different staining characteristics & durabilities.
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Maple Steps are selected for colour as with all our select
& better grade treads... 90% premium white Appalachian
hard maple. 
