Oak Pale White Norwegian Heritage Light Beige Engineered | Boen
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What is Oak Pale White?
Oak Pale White is a real-wood engineered hardwood floor in a very light pale cream-white shade, with a few small knots and gentle color variation for a neat, streamlined finish.
Is it waterproof?
No — don't count on engineered wood as a waterproof floor. It's a more moisture-stable choice than solid hardwood and is often approved for concrete or below-grade installs where the manufacturer permits it, but the wood surface means water-resistant is the accurate description, not waterproof.
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 Pale White leaves enough real wood on top for a professional refinish when the time comes. A buff-and-recoat or a deep clean covers most day-to-day wear in the meantime — keep the deeper sand-down in reserve, and have a flooring professional confirm the veneer depth first.
What does the plank surface look like?
The grain here carries genuine, moderate movement, and a distinct blue-grey mineral streak threads through it -- a real natural feature rather than a decorative flourish, set against the fine, visible cathedral pattern underneath.
What compliance certifications does it carry?
Oak Pale White 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 very light, cream-white beige keeps a room feeling bright and airy, and the soft ivory undertone means it won't read as stark or cold the way a pure white floor can. That brightness makes it a practical choice for a smaller room or a hallway that gets limited natural light, since the pale tone does real work lifting the space rather than just matching it.
Price & availability?
This floor is a special-order item, ordered as needed. Contact us by call or text at (408) 753-3220 for the current lead time and a quote. Your order can be shipped nationwide, delivered throughout the Bay Area, or picked up from our showroom. Verified contractors, designers, and architects receive trade pricing. Let us know how we can help with your project.
Overview
The grain is the story on this board: a fine, visible cathedral pattern with moderate movement, and a distinct blue-grey mineral streak running through it -- a real natural marking, not a printed effect. Oak Pale White sits at the very light end of Boen's beige range, close to a cream-white with soft ivory undertones. Its mineral streak and moderate movement stay visible rather than smoothed away; a quieter sibling in the line handles the calmest, most uniform look instead. A shade this pale works well as a brightening base in a living room, hallway, or bedroom, especially where the goal is to keep a smaller room feeling open rather than closed in.
A visible mineral streak running through a pale, ivory-white board.
Specifications
| SKU | 10137382 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Boen Hardwood Flooring |
| Collection | Norwegian Heritage |
| Color | Oak Pale White |
| Flooring Type | Engineered Hardwood |
| Plank size | 5-1/2 inches wide × 86-5/8 inches long |
| Thickness | 9/16″ |
| Grade | Canyon |
| 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 |