APPEARANCE/COLOR: The heartwood can be darker reddish-brown to brown. The sapwood ranges from nearly white to an off-white cream color. The sapwood more commonly is used than the heartwood. All types of maple can have a broad range in color variation.
CLEAR GRADING RULES: Face practically free of natural wood characters but the natural color of the wood shall not be considered a defect. Face is all white (100% sapwood). Will admit the following: Limited light-colored pin knots 1/8’’ in diameter, birds eye, small burls, thin light brown or light green streaks. The back side will admit: Occasional scant thickness and or waney edge if piece has sufficient bearing of full thickness to support it to the floor.
CHARACTER GRADING RULES: Distinct natural variations in heartwood and sapwood coloration, along with varying natural wood characters and sound knots. Will admit the following: Unlimited open knots and open characters not exceeding 1” in diameter that will fill readily. Unlimited dark green or black spots or streaks, some with slight checks in the center, and sapwood. Sapwood may be stained, blotchy or speckled. The back side will admit: Occasional scant thickness and or waney edge if piece has sufficient bearing of full thickness to support it to the floor.
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