Maple Madera is a customizable maple hardwood from the Mercier Canto collection — available in solid and engineered constructions, several widths, and three finish levels. Maple’s appeal is its restraint: a tight, even grain with far less variation than oak, which makes it read clean and contemporary rather than rustic.
It is one of the maple options we supply through our hardwood flooring service in Charlotte.
Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
Species | Maple |
Collection | Canto (custom hardwood) |
Manufacturer | Mercier |
Finishes | Satin · Matte · Intact |
Solid constructions | 3¼” · 4¼” |
Engineered constructions | 5” (½” and ¾”) · 5” herringbone · 6½” (½” and ¾”) · 8⅛” × ¾” |
Grading options | Select & Better · Distinction · Authentic (availability varies by width) |
Warranty | Per manufacturer |
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Access to expert designers who provide personalized recommendations.
Side-by-side product comparisons to help you confidently select materials.
A seamless transition from inspiration to design to installation.
A calmer floor. Maple’s grain is finer and more uniform than oak, so a maple floor reads as a continuous surface rather than a collection of boards. In open-plan spaces this makes rooms feel larger and less busy.
Hardness. Hard maple is denser than red oak, which shows in how it takes daily traffic.
Light and contemporary. Maple’s natural pale tone suits current design direction — light floors against white or deep-toned cabinetry — without needing a bleaching stain to get there.
Herringbone option. The 5” engineered herringbone is a genuinely distinctive floor and a strong choice for an entryway, dining room or study where you want the floor to be the feature.
One honest caveat: maple’s tight grain accepts stain less evenly than oak, which is why it is generally specified in natural or lightly toned finishes. If you want a deep, uniform dark floor, oak or walnut will get you there more reliably — and we will say so.
Main living areas · dining rooms · bedrooms · studies and home offices · entryways (in the herringbone layout).
Engineered constructions can be installed over a concrete slab and over radiant heat, which makes them the appropriate choice for most Charlotte homes. Not suitable for bathrooms, laundry rooms or any consistently wet area.
Wood flooring cannot be chosen from a photograph. Grain, tone and sheen all shift under different light, and maple in particular reads very differently under showroom lighting than in a north-facing room. Visit our Charlotte showroom to see the full range of widths and finishes, and take samples home.
Is Maple Madera solid or engineered hardwood?
Both are available. Solid in 3¼” and 4¼” widths, engineered in several widths up to 8⅛” including a herringbone option.
Can Maple Madera be installed over concrete?
Is maple flooring harder than oak?
Can maple hardwood be refinished?
Solid maple, multiple times. Engineered maple, once or twice depending on wear layer thickness.
What finish should I choose?
Matte hides daily wear and dust best and is what we specify most often. Satin gives a slightly warmer, more traditional look. We will bring all three to your home before you decide.
Interested in maple floors? Book a design consultation — we will bring samples to your home and confirm the right construction for your subfloor.
