We recently sanded and oiled a lovely kitchen floor in Quendon, Saffron Walden (see images here).
The floor was made of Canadian Maple which you don't see too often
however it has become quite a popular floor in more modern high-end
refurbishments. It's chic look, subtle tones and cool light reflective
qualities are a stark contrast to the more traditional golden rustic
hues of Oak and Pine, and the deep auburn tones of Mahogany.
There are 13 types of Maple grown in Canada and North
America. Hard Maple and Black Maple are very durable woods that rates
highly on the
Wood Hardness Scale,
ranking above Oak, making making them a great choice for both domestic
and commercial flooring. However, other species of Maple such as the
Silver or Red Maple are classed as softwood and would not work well in a
busy walkway as the wood would damage more easily. Do be sure to check
with your supplier what species of Maple they supply so you can make
the best decision for your property.
The close uniform
grain of Maple gives it it's beautiful soft & smooth finish that
is so desirable. Unfortunately, however, it is also also this quality
that makes scratches and marks more noticeable. Laquering a Maple floor
would only highlight scratches even further, a matte oiled finish would
be most suitable to keep maintenance costs down.
If you would like some more information about our floor maintenance services please contact our friendly team on
01223 863632 or visit
www.artofclean.co.uk.
We are a professional cleaning company who specialise in
Hardwood Floor Cleaning, Stone floor Cleaning,
Carpet Cleaning,
Rug Cleaning,
Upholstery Cleaning and
Leather Furniture Cleaning for domestic and commercial clients through out Cambridgeshire, Essex, Suffolk and Hertfordshire.
