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Grading Rules

• Random Length Maple Flooring
• Finger-Jointed Maple
• Parquet Maple Flooring

MFMA Northern Hard Maple is a dense, strong, remarkably hard and supremely durable product. Offering a wide range of uses and color possibilities, MFMA Northern Hard Maple is close-grained, hard-fibered, free from slivering and splintering, and polishes well under friction. When given a transparent finish its natural beauty stands out.

Because wood is a natural product, it is subject to color variations resulting from differing growing conditions. The color of maple heartwood is brownish — the sapwood is much lighter. Consistency of color cannot be controlled in the manufacturing process, and color variation is not a grading defect.

Hard maple has an unusual ability to resist pointed pressure without abrasion. It is easily covered with attractive finishes.

MFMA members consult with architects, contractors, school officials and maintenance personnel to answer questions about the specification, use and care of MFMA maple flooring.

For information on specific types of maple flooring, see:

• Random Length Maple Flooring
• Finger-Jointed Maple
• Parquet Maple Flooring

When you need assistance or information, contact the MFMA member contractor nearest you, or contact the Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association headquarters office at:

Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association, Inc.
111 Deer Lake Road, Suite 100
Deerfield, IL 60015
847-480-9138
Fax: 847-480-9282
E-mail: mfma@maplefloor.org

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