Oak Transparent Live Matte Plank Golden Engineered | Boen
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What is Oak Transparent?
Oak Transparent is a genuine engineered hardwood floor in a rich honey-gold shade, with moderate knots, visible grain, and natural color variation for a warm, expressive look.
Is it waterproof?
Engineered hardwood isn't waterproof. Where it beats solid wood is stability — the cross-layered core moves far less with moisture, so it may be approved for rooms and subfloors solid wood isn't — confirm the manufacturer's installation requirements. Prompt spill cleanup keeps it looking its best.
Can it be refinished?
The veneer is what decides it — that thin layer of real wood is all a sander has to work with. At 3.5mm, Oak Transparent has enough veneer to support real, professional refinishing down the road. Day to day, a lighter touch — a buff-and-recoat or a deep clean — usually does the job; a flooring professional can confirm exactly how much sanding room this veneer leaves.
How does the narrower plank change the room's look?
At 5-7/16 inches wide, this board sits narrower than the wider planks in its color family, so it adds more seams and a busier rhythm across the same floor area. The grain backs that up with real presence of its own -- prominent figure and several small knots spaced apart rather than clustered, so the surface stays visually active at every scale.
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 honey-gold color has real amber depth, so it leans warm in almost any light and tends to read richer rather than washed out, even away from direct daylight.
Price & availability?
This floor is not stocked in our warehouse and is ordered for your project. For today's lead time and a quote, call or text (408) 753-3220. We can arrange nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or pickup. Trade pricing and trade accounts are available to verified contractors, designers, and architects. We're glad to help however works best for you.
Overview
At 5-7/16 inches, this Oak Transparent runs narrower than its wider same-family siblings, so it adds more seam lines and a busier, more line-driven rhythm across a room than an 8-inch-plus board would. The color is a rich honey-gold with real amber depth, sealed under Boen's Live Matt lacquer, and the grain shows prominent figure with several small knots spaced apart rather than clustered. A livelier floor rhythm is the point here -- the calmest, fewest-seam field belongs to a wider same-family board instead. The warm honey-gold tone reads especially well in a room that gets good daylight, where the amber depth and figure both stay visible rather than flattening out in dim light. This lacquered finish also keeps day-to-day care simple -- regular dry mopping or vacuuming is enough, without the periodic re-oiling an oiled surface would need.
A honey-gold Andante board built for a livelier seam rhythm, not the calmest field.
Specifications
| SKU | 10036846 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Boen Hardwood Flooring |
| Collection | Live Matte Plank 5-7/16 |
| Color | Oak Transparent |
| Flooring Type | Engineered Hardwood |
| Plank size | 5-7/16 inches wide × 86-5/8 inches long |
| Thickness | 9/16″ |
| Grade | Andante |
| Species | Oak |
| Top veneer | 3.5mm |
| Edge profile | square edged |
| Finish | Live Matt |
| Connection | 5G® Click |
| SF per carton | 32.7 sq ft |
| Installation method | Floating or glue-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 |