Face Grain Maple Wooden Countertops combine natural beauty with affordability, making them an excellent choice for homeowners who want the timeless appeal of wood without breaking the bank.
Known for its light, pale golden color and subtle grain pattern, maple brings a clean, bright look to any space.
While this is our most affordable wooden countertop option, its face grain construction showcases the wood’s natural beauty, providing a sleek, modern surface for your kitchen, bathroom, or workspace.
Why Choose Face Grain Maple Wooden Countertops?
✅ Affordable & Elegant: Face Grain Maple Wooden Countertops are the perfect choice for those seeking a high-quality, budget-friendly option. Their light, neutral tones blend easily with a variety of design styles, from traditional to contemporary.
✅ Ready-to-Install Wooden Countertop: Say goodbye to the hassle of sanding, sealing, and varnishing. Our Face Grain Maple Wooden Countertops come pre-finished and ready for immediate installation—allowing you to update your space in no time.
✅ Versatile Beauty: The light, pale color and fine grain of maple enhance any room, brightening up kitchens, bathrooms, and workspaces with a soft, elegant look. Whether you prefer a minimalist design or a more rustic aesthetic, maple provides a versatile and timeless appeal.
✅ Durable & Easy to Maintain: While maple is a hardwood, its face grain construction gives it a smooth, sleek surface that’s easy to clean and maintain. It’s a great option for moderate-use areas that require both beauty and durability.
✅ Technical Characteristics: Maple boasts a Janka hardness rating of around 950 lbf (4,220 N), making it a reliable choice for countertops. It’s naturally resistant to abrasion, making it suitable for kitchens and workspaces. With regular care, your Face Grain Maple Wooden Countertop will retain its beauty for years.
Customisation Options for Wooden Countertops
- Dimensions: Choose from standard or custom sizes to fit your space. Use our Measuring Guide for accurate measurements.
- Edge Profiles: Customize the look of your countertop with a selection of edge profiles, including straight, beveled, or bullnose.
- Finish Options: Protect and enhance your Face Grain Maple Wooden Countertop with a variety of finishes to suit your style and needs.
- Cutouts & Shapes: We offer custom cutouts for sinks, faucets, and other fixtures to ensure a perfect fit.
- Steel Reinforcement: For larger countertops, consider adding steel reinforcement for extra stability and support.
Fast & Reliable Delivery
We ensure that your Face Grain Maple Wooden Countertop is delivered within 2-4 weeks. For more information on delivery, visit our Shipping & Delivery page.
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Face Grain Maple Wooden Countertops
FAQ: Face Grain Maple Wooden Countertops
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Modern warmth meets classic performance — here’s everything you need to know about this premium, clean-lined wood.
1. What makes Maple a good countertop wood?
Maple is a hard, fine-grained hardwood known for its creamy colouring, smooth surface, and high durability. It’s a favourite in contemporary, Scandinavian, or minimalist kitchens, where consistency, cleanliness, and functionality matter.
2. What does “face grain” mean for Maple?
Face grain shows the broad surface of the boards, revealing Maple’s light, uniform grain and occasional bird’s eye or curly figure. It’s elegant, understated, and ideal when you want the natural beauty of wood without bold patterns.
3. Is Maple strong enough for high-use kitchens?
Yes — Maple is one of the most durable domestic hardwoods. It’s highly resistant to denting, warping, and daily wear. In face grain form, it’s perfect for serving areas, kitchen islands, and family-friendly workspaces.
4. Will Maple darken or change colour over time?
Yes — it begins as a creamy white to light blonde, and slowly warms to a golden honey tone. This mellow aging adds richness to its naturally subtle grain.
5. What finish options do you offer for Maple?
We recommend:
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Satin or matte varnish for easy maintenance and water resistance
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Rubio Monocoat for a modern, natural feel
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Gloss (optional) for more formal settings
All finishes are food-safe and enhance Maple’s natural tone without yellowing.
6. Is it suitable near sinks or wet areas?
Yes — we seal all surfaces, including the underside and cutouts, with multiple coats of high-performance finish. Combined with proper silicone sealing, Maple performs very well around sinks, hobs, or prep areas.
7. Can I cut directly on the countertop?
Maple is often used in cutting boards, but for countertops, we recommend using a separate board to protect the finish and preserve the surface. Maple’s hardness makes it highly resistant, but long-term chopping may wear the sealant.
8. Can I customise the size, shape, or edge details?
Yes — all Maple countertops are custom-made to order, including:
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Any length, width, or thickness
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Curves, angles, waterfall edges, or overhangs
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Fully shaped and sealed edges based on your design
9. Do you offer cutouts for sinks, taps, and appliances?
Absolutely. We machine CNC-precision cutouts that are sealed up to 6 times for added durability, and we send you a final drawing to approve before cutting begins.
10. Are edge profiles included in the price?
Yes — and there’s no limit to how many edges we finish. Choose from:
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Eased
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Pencil
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Bullnose
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Chamfered
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Roman Ogee
We help match the profile to your style and kitchen layout.
11. Can Maple be used in bathrooms or vanities?
Yes — with its fine grain and excellent sealing properties, Maple is a great fit for bathroom vanities and guest suites. When finished with our marine-grade coating, it withstands humidity beautifully.
12. Is Maple a sustainable wood choice?
Yes — Maple is abundantly grown and sustainably harvested, especially in North America. It’s a renewable, low-waste hardwood that balances strength, affordability, and minimal environmental impact.
13. How long does a Maple countertop last?
With proper care, Maple countertops can last 30–50 years or more. The wood is dense, resilient, and easy to refinish, making it one of the longest-lasting options in its price class.
14. How do I care for it day to day?
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Wipe with a damp cloth and mild soap
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Avoid bleach or harsh chemicals
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Use trivets under hot pots
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Keep the surface dry after use
We include a comprehensive care guide with every order.
15. Can I refinish the countertop in future?
Yes — Maple’s surface can be lightly sanded and resealed if the finish wears down or you want to change the sheen. It’s an excellent long-term investment because it’s renewable and adaptable.
16. Is this countertop easy to install?
Yes — all our tops arrive cut to size, sealed, and ready to install. We provide a free installation guide, and we’re available to assist your contractor or installer with support and best practices.
17. Is it suitable for commercial or hospitality use?
Yes — Maple is often used in restaurants, bakeries, and boutique hotels. It’s resilient, refined, and easy to maintain, making it ideal for high-end service environments.
18. Do you deliver nationwide?
Yes — we deliver anywhere in South Africa, with secure packaging, tracking, and dedicated support from quote to delivery. We ship to homes, workshops, building sites, or showrooms.
19. Should I take shipping insurance?
Yes — for 5% of your order value, we offer insurance that protects you from loss, damage, or mishandling during transit. It’s recommended for long-distance deliveries and high-value orders.
20. Why choose Minimaal en Mooi for Maple countertops?
Because we treat every countertop like it’s going into our own home. We:
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Hand-pick and grain-match every plank
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Seal all faces — even the underside and inside cutouts
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Support you through every step
You’ll get a product that’s designed to perform, crafted to impress, and ready to install — with the peace of mind that comes from real craftsmanship.
