Maple Wood for Cabinets

Materials for Custom Cabinets in Arizona

Maple wood cabinets in Phoenix is celebrated for its light color and smooth grain.

This hard and durable hardwood, known for its fine texture and strength, is ideal for both contemporary and traditional cabinetry styles.

Maple wood’s versatility and resilience make it a popular choice for various applications.
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Variations of Maple Wood

Maple wood is known for its light color and smooth grain, making it a versatile and attractive choice for cabinetry. Its strength and durability ensure long-lasting and high-quality cabinets suitable for various styles from contemporary to traditional.

Paint Grade Maple

Paint Grade Maple allows for color and grain variation along with other natural characteristics, making it highly popular for painted finishes on solid wood doors.

Natural Maple

Natural Maple offers a light color tone, with allowances for mineral streaks, worm tracks, and varying amounts of heartwood and sapwood on the face. It also includes small closed knots or pin knots.

Select Maple

Select Maple features the least amount of color and grain variation and natural characteristics, displaying a lighter color tone and is a great option for a clear or light stain.

Maple wood cabinets offer a blend of strength and beauty, with variations such as Paint Grade Maple, Natural Maple, and Select Maple. Each type showcases unique grain patterns and characteristics, making maple a perfect choice for any cabinetry project. Enhance your Arizona home with the quality and elegance of maple wood cabinets from Copper Canyon Millworks.
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Maple Wood Characteristics and Properties

When Considering Maple Wood Cabinets in Arizona

Overview: Maple wood, known for its light color and smooth grain, is an excellent choice for cabinetry.

Color and Grain:

  • Sapwood: Nearly white to off-white cream, sometimes with a reddish or golden hue
  • Heartwood: Darker reddish-brown
  • Grain: Fine, uniform, and smooth texture

Durability and Strength:

  • Density: Hard and strong
  • Strength: High shock resistance
  • Hardness: Janka rating of 1450, indicating high hardness

Growth Regions:

  • Geography: Found from Southern Canada through Tennessee, from the Great Lakes to the Eastern coast
  • Tree Size: Typically grows between 80-115 feet tall
  • Availability: A very secure species with no conservation issues, readily available in both dimension lumber and veneer

Sustainability:

  • Maple is abundant and sustainable, making it an eco-friendly choice for cabinetry.

By choosing maple wood cabinets from Copper Canyon Millworks, you bring a touch of natural beauty and robust durability to your home, ensuring timeless elegance and functionality.

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Popular Cabinet Door Styles in Maple