Maple Floor Paint Colors

Reddish Stains

• Staining your maple floors a light or deep reddish color is a way to instantly create a warm, welcoming space from the foundation of a room. The reddish color will shine effortlessly and complement a room that already has warm tones in it, or give distinctive contrast to an all-white room. Reddish stains are particularly suitable for maple wood since maple wood often has a very patterned grain, which will add a decorative element to the reddish color.

Sheer White

• Sheer white paint on a maple floor really does give you the best of both worlds. The white floor acts almost like a giant mirror, and reflects the majority of light in the room, setting a strong foundation for a bright, cheerful room. A white floor also gives a room balance, creating harmony with a white ceiling. Sheer white paint doesn't allow you to conceal the individual planks of wood, so it will still be apparent that you have wood floors. Sheer white paint will also allow the designs of the grain to be apparent, which is one of the major benefits of maple flooring.

Light and Dark Stains

• Painting your maple floors with a dark ebony stain is a surefire way to create a striking contrast if you have a kitchen full of light colors. Contrary to common beliefs, this dark stain actually produces a great deal of sparkle, and the patterns of the maple's grain usually come across as big streaks of shine via the ebony stain. This is also a suitable choice for country or farmhouse kitchens. Light stains on maple floors are more common, most likely because they are so versatile. Golden and honey stains on maple floors look appropriate in both modern and vintage style rooms, from sleek city apartments to log cabins. Such light stains put an enormous spotlight on the grain patterns, making them as visible as possible.