Maple Wood Stain Selections

Maple has a smooth, tight grain that can produce a clean, modern finish. Because it absorbs stain more subtly than other species, colors tend to appear more even but lighter. The stain samples below show how each color interacts with maple’s naturally uniform grain.

Maple wood molding with a clear finish highlighting smooth light wood grain

Clear Coat

Maple wood molding with a light golden wheat stain

Wheat

Maple wood molding with a warm amber-brown stain

Burnt Umber

Maple wood molding with a medium warm fruitwood stain

Fruitwood

Maple wood molding with a rich medium-brown stain

Dark Oak

Maple wood molding with a warm tan cinnamon stain

Cinnamon

Maple wood molding with a deep dark brown walnut stain

Dark Walnut

Maple wood molding with a charcoal-black stain showing subtle wood grain

Black

Maple wood molding with a warm reddish-brown mahogany stain

Mahogany

Maple wood molding with a rich medium cherry stain

Cherry

Maple wood molding with a deep burgundy cordovan stain

Cordovan

Frequently Asked Questions

Does maple take stain evenly?

Maple can blotch if not properly prepared, but professional finishing minimizes this.

Why do stains look lighter on maple?

Its dense grain absorbs less pigment, creating softer color results.

Is maple better for light or dark stains?

It excels with lighter, natural, or subtly tinted finishes.

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