Oak Transparent Live Pure Plank Country Blonde Engineered | Boen
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What is Oak Transparent?
Oak Transparent is an engineered hardwood floor in a blonde shade, with moderate knots and natural grain variation for an authentic hardwood feel.
Is it waterproof?
Engineered hardwood is water-resistant, not waterproof. Oak Transparent handles the everyday humidity swings that trouble solid wood, though it isn't built for wet areas like showers or flood-prone slabs — for those, a waterproof floor is the right call.
Can it be refinished?
A professional gauges refinishing by the wear layer — the real wood veneer, not the total plank height. With its 3.5mm layer, Oak Transparent gives a flooring professional real room to work with when it eventually needs refinishing. Until then, a buff-and-recoat or a deep clean is usually all it takes — a deeper sand-down is there for later, once a professional has confirmed how much veneer remains.
What does the plank surface look like?
Country grade sets moderate knot frequency across this board, with the flowing cathedral grain easing into straight stretches and gathering a cluster of smaller knots rather than one dominant mark -- a genuinely different rhythm from a single-character-knot board.
What compliance certifications does it carry?
Oak Transparent is manufactured to meet FSC (controlled sources), eco-INSTITUT-Label, Blauer Engel, Nordic Swan Ecolabel, FloorScore, Emissions (VOC), EPD, and FDES certifications. These cover manufacturing and material compliance standards — such as formaldehyde-emission limits or legal wood-sourcing requirements, depending on the specific certification — rather than a personal health guarantee.
Will this color work in my room?
This warm blonde carries soft honey undertones that keep it feeling bright and natural, working comfortably under both daylight and warm indoor lighting. Strong daylight will lift the honey tone further; in a dimmer or north-facing room, expect it to settle into a slightly more muted, grounded blonde.
Price & availability?
This flooring is brought in as a special order. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to check the latest lead time and request a written quote. Select nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or convenient showroom pickup. Verified trade accounts for contractors, designers, and architects come with trade pricing. We look forward to helping with your flooring project.
Overview
Country grade sets the character on this board -- visible knots and natural color variation across a warm blonde base with soft honey undertones. This Oak Transparent carries a flowing cathedral grain that eases into straight-grained stretches with a cluster of smaller knots, rather than one large mark. Real, moderate variation stays visible on this board -- a quieter grade elsewhere in the line is the calmer, more uniform choice. The warm blonde base with honey undertones works well in a room that wants a bright, grounded floor without going too pale or too dark -- a living room, bedroom, or hallway all suit it. Since this is a lacquered finish, not an oiled one, everyday care stays simple: regular dry mopping or vacuuming, without the periodic re-oiling an oiled surface needs. Being real wood, individual boards vary somewhat from what's pictured here -- a sample or showroom visit helps confirm the look before ordering a full room. Country grade's moderate knot clustering also means the look shifts a little carton to carton -- expect the knot placement to vary noticeably from one bundle to the next, which is part of the appeal for a buyer who wants real personality rather than a repeating pattern.
Country grade's clustered small-knot character on warm honey blonde.
Specifications
| SKU | 10141588 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Boen Hardwood Flooring |
| Collection | Live Pure Plank 5-7/16 |
| Color | Oak Transparent |
| Flooring Type | Engineered Hardwood |
| Plank size | 5-1/2 inches wide × 86-5/8 inches long |
| Thickness | 9/16″ |
| Grade | Country |
| Species | Oak |
| Top veneer | 3.5mm |
| Edge profile | beveled 2V |
| Finish | Live Pure™ |
| Connection | T/G |
| SF per carton | 32.9 sq ft |
| Installation method | Floating with glued T/G joints, glue-down, or nail-down |
| Waterproof | No — water-resistant only |
| Warranty | 25 Year Residential Warranty |
| Certifications | FSC (controlled sources), eco-INSTITUT-Label, Blauer Engel, Nordic Swan Ecolabel, FloorScore, Emissions (VOC), EPD, FDES |