Does Maple Flooring Darken Over Time

Yellow red oak slightly lighter over time.

Does maple flooring darken over time.

Not being satisfied with this answer myself i began experimenting with alternate methods of creating stained maple floors. That said many flooring contractors will say they can stain maple and then proceed to do a horrible job. American cherry darkens to a deep red. It takes coloured stains easily and is popular because of its wide area of application in interior design and furniture.

Cedar sunlight bleaches out unfinished cedar floors and causes them to darken after a finish is applied. But you didn t get into woodworking so you could vacuum seal your projects in a dark closet. Here s an example of a brand new maple office cabinet below next to a drawer from a much older cabinet above. Like maple cherry gets darker over time.

Brazilian cherry darken relatively quickly. Staining maple can be done and it can be done very well. Fresh cut maple is light and bright and then takes on a deep honey color. The results have been beautiful.

Teak turns darker brown. It is a challenge for even the most seasoned veteran floor contractor and many floor contractors do not recommend doing it. Hardwood flooring samples are not newly sawn and will look a lot darker than the flooring you order according to the samples. Compared with hard maple european maple has a lustre all of its own that gives the room a clean airy feel.

Using water based sealants and taking precautions against sunlight damage can help minimize this. Maple lighten over time. One thing is for sure good communication with your customer is a must. Everyone should be on the same page about the expectations and what to.

Over months and years an exposed project will darken lighten or change colors depending on the wood. Maple flooring will turn a deeper shade over time and if it is finished with oil based polyurethane then it can react badly to direct sunlight and yellow. Wood such as brazilian walnut has a large range of color when freshly cut but over time it will turn medium to dark brown. Light in colour european maple turns golden over time.

Secondly a maple floor if properly sanded and conditioned can take a stain and look absolutley stunning picture top left and another stained maple floor below. Here s how you can slow prepare for or even use those color changes to your advantage.