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Wood species guide · Softwood lumber species
Maritime Pine is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific namePinus pinaster
Janka hardness390 lbf
Average dried weight31 lb/ft³
Best fitConstruction lumber
Overview
Why choose Maritime Pine?
Maritime Pine is a softwood lumber species. Its natural range is Southwestern Europe, with plantations elsewhere in Europe. Used for construction lumber, crates, boxes, flooring and pulpwood for paper.
Scientific namePinus pinaster
DistributionSouthwestern Europe, with plantations elsewhere in Europe
ShrinkageRadial: 4.5%, Tangential: 9.0%, Volumetric: 14.4%, T/R Ratio: 2.0
DurabilityThe heartwood has a moderate to low rating for decay resistance.
Maritime Pine colour, grain, and figure
Light reddish brown heartwood, with pale yellow sapwood that shades to near white and is clearly set apart. The colour darkens with age.
The grain is straight and the texture is even and medium.
Working notes
Resin tends to build up on tools and load up sandpaper, but otherwise most tools cut it fairly well. It glues and finishes well.
Some woodworkers have reported skin allergy reactions or asthma-like symptoms when working with pine.
Maritime Pine should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Maritime Pine
Best projects
Used for construction lumber, crates, boxes, flooring and pulpwood for paper.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Maritime Pine from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
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If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Maritime Pine FAQ
What is Maritime Pine best used for?
Used for construction lumber, crates, boxes, flooring and pulpwood for paper. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Maritime Pine beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Maritime Pine?
The buying section on this page links to any Maritime Pine Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.