Oak Transparent Live Pure Plank Nature Engineered | Boen
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What is Oak Transparent?
Oak Transparent is a genuine engineered hardwood floor in a medium beige tone, with a few small knots and gentle color variation for a refined, understated look.
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?
How many times it can be refinished comes down to the real-wood veneer on top. With its 3.5mm layer, this floor 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.
How does the narrower plank change the room's look?
At 5-1/2 inches wide, this board runs narrower than several same-family Medium Beige siblings, which means more seam lines and a livelier rhythm across a floor. The grain underneath stays restrained -- cathedral figure easing into straight-grained stretches with only a light scattering of small knots -- so the character here comes from the rhythm of the boards, not a busy surface.
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 medium beige carries a subtle golden warmth that keeps it from reading flat or grey, and it stays consistent whether the room leans toward warm or neutral overall tones.
Price & availability?
This product ships as a special order. Call or text (408) 753-3220 to check the latest lead time and request a written quote. Whether you need nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or pickup, we can help. Trade pricing is available for verified contractors, designers, and architects. Reach out anytime with questions about your project.
Overview
As a real oak wear layer over Boen's engineered spruce-core construction, no two boards here are perfectly identical -- that's what a natural material gives you that a printed surface can't. At 5-1/2 inches wide, this Oak Transparent also runs narrower than several same-family siblings, so it adds more seams and a livelier rhythm across a room. The color is a warm medium beige with a subtle golden cast, and the grain stays calm -- cathedral figure easing into straight-grained stretches, with just a light scattering of knots. Choose this if you want that livelier seam rhythm paired with a quieter, more restrained grain. The warm medium beige works comfortably in most rooms, from a bedroom to a hallway, without leaning too warm or too cool for either. Its lacquered finish also keeps upkeep straightforward -- routine dry mopping or vacuuming, no periodic re-oiling the way an oiled floor would need. Since it's a real wood veneer, expect some natural variation between individual boards -- a sample or a showroom look is a good idea before ordering enough for a full room. That narrower 5-1/2 inch width also plays well in a smaller room or hallway, where the added seam lines read as intentional rhythm rather than visual clutter -- a look a same-family 8-1/4 inch sibling can't match.
Real oak variation, a narrower board, a calm grain underneath it.
Specifications
| SKU | 10117080 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Nature |
| 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 |