Built to Last

• Maple, more so than other wood options, does not damage easily and is slow to show wear because the wood is denser than many other options. The more dense an object is, the more material, in this case wood, is squeezed into a more compact area. The protection of more wood per the same space provides extra damage protection. These features make it a good option for people who own heavy furniture, like a piano, or for kids who like to run wild.
  
  

Easy to Maintain

• The toughness of maple also means that cleaning it is a snap. Sweeping regularly and mopping with a lightly dampened mop are all you need to do to on a regular basis. Harsh detergents or bleach-based products will damage the appearance of your maple floor.
  
  

Decorative Value

• Maple’s texture and the variety of available colors make it a versatile option to decorate most rooms in your house. Bathrooms and kitchens are not the best place for hardwood floors because the humidity and moisture may damage the wood. You can find it in tan shades all the way to a brownish red hue. This flooring can enhance any type of decor you choose without clashing with style or color choices.
  
  

Health Benefits

• Like other hardwood floors, maple is an effective option to battle allergic reactions. Most allergens live in carpet but are easily swept away on a hardwood floor. Maples’s dense nature makes it even more difficult for allergens to gain a foothold in your house because the dense wood provides fewer places for these allergens to hide.
  
  

Uses Outside the Home

• The same tough nature that makes maple a reliable addition in your home also makes it the most widely used surface for gym floors and basketball courts, according to Hardwood.com. Scuff marks are easy to remove from a maple surface, and it can withstand high impact activities like running and bouncing a ball or several athletes landing hard on it. The nature of the wood also allows it to act as a shock absorber to minimize injury to the falling athletes.