Oak Transparent Live Pure Plank Espressivo Engineered | Boen
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What is Oak Transparent?
Oak Transparent is a real-wood engineered hardwood floor in a pale warm blonde shade, with moderate knots and natural grain variation for an earthy, grounded feel.
Is it waterproof?
Oak Transparent is real wood, so the honest answer is water-resistant rather than waterproof. Its construction is designed to handle normal seasonal humidity better than solid planks, but standing water left to sit can still damage the wood veneer.
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 can be professionally sanded and refinished over its life, subject to how much veneer remains and a flooring professional's assessment. Most of the time, though, a buff-and-recoat or a deep clean handles it — save the deeper sand-down for when the floor actually needs it.
How does the wider plank change the room's look?
At 8-1/4 inches, this board runs wider than several narrower blonde-family siblings, reducing seam count across a floor. The grain adds its own detail on top of that width -- soft flowing figure with mineral streaking threading through it, a genuine Espressivo-grade natural marking worth confirming on a physical sample.
What compliance certifications does it carry?
Oak Transparent is manufactured to meet FSC (controlled sources), eco-INSTITUT-Label, Blauer Engel, Sentinel Holding Institut, 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 pale, warm blonde carries soft golden undertones that keep a room feeling light and airy, and that paleness helps it reflect rather than absorb the available light.
Price & availability?
This flooring is brought in as a special order. Contact us by call or text at (408) 753-3220 for the current lead time and a quote. Select nationwide shipping, Bay Area delivery, or convenient showroom pickup. Verified contractors, designers, and architects receive trade pricing. Let us know how we can help with your project.
Overview
Because color and grain vary board to board on a real wood floor, it's worth seeing a full-size sample of this Oak Transparent in person before committing. At 8-1/4 inches, it runs wider than several narrower same-family blonde siblings, cutting down on seam lines across a floor. The color is a pale, warm blonde with soft golden undertones, and the open cathedral grain carries soft flowing figure with mineral streaking threading through it -- Espressivo grade, a real natural detail worth seeing firsthand.
A wider blonde board with a real mineral streak worth seeing in person.
Specifications
| SKU | 10155081 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Boen Hardwood Flooring |
| Collection | Live Pure Plank 8-1/4 |
| Color | Oak Transparent |
| Flooring Type | Engineered Hardwood |
| Plank size | 8-1/4 inches wide × 86-5/8 inches long |
| Thickness | 9/16″ |
| Grade | Espressivo |
| Species | Oak |
| Top veneer | 3.5mm |
| Edge profile | beveled 2V |
| Finish | Live Pure™ |
| Connection | T/G |
| SF per carton | 29.7 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, Sentinel Holding Institut, Nordic Swan Ecolabel, FloorScore, Emissions (VOC), EPD, FDES |