The brightest, whitest sheet wood we stock. Fine, even grain and a clean cream-white surface — ideal for visible decking, marquetry highlights and laser work.
European Maple (Acer pseudoplatanus) is one of the palest and cleanest of the European hardwoods, with a bright, almost white tone and a very fine, even grain. Its neutral colour makes it a natural choice wherever you want a light base — whether left bright or finished with stain or paint.
The wood is hard, dense and dimensionally stable, which lets it be milled extremely thin without losing strength. Even at the thinnest gauges it stays flat and handles well, making it excellent for delicate planking and light interior parts.
Our maple is kiln-dried and selected for even, blemish-free colour before milling. The smooth, close surface takes finish cleanly and engraves with crisp, high-contrast detail.
| Species | Acer pseudoplatanus |
| Origin | Central Europe |
| Janka Hardness | ~3,000 N (hard) |
| Density | ~630 kg/m³ (air dried) |
| Grain | Very fine, even, straight |
| Colour | Bright near-white, neutral |
| Texture | Smooth and close — clean surface finish |
| Workability | Excellent — cuts, sands and finishes cleanly |
| Moisture content | Below 8% (kiln dried) |
| Tolerance | ±0.10 mm (sheets/strips) / ±0.20 mm (square strips) |