Boen Marcato Engineered Wood Flooring

Boen Marcato is a rustic-grade engineered floor available in both smoked oak and ash, giving it a broader and more characterful look than many single-species ranges. Built on a 14mm engineered core with a 3.5mm real wood top layer, it retains the texture and durability of engineered construction while showing more of the timber's natural grain and knot detail than a natural grade would. With both 1-strip and 3-strip formats and widths from 138mm to 215mm, Marcato offers plenty of flexibility for different room sizes and layouts.

Key Features

• 3.5mm real wood top layer over a 14mm engineered core, combining genuine texture with structural stability
• Rustic grade, showing more of the timber's natural knots and grain variation for a characterful look
• Two wood species — smoked oak and ash — giving a choice between deep, smoky tones and lighter, more contemporary shades
• 1-strip and 3-strip formats, letting you choose between a single continuous plank or a layered strip pattern
• Multiple widths — 138mm, 209mm and 215mm — to suit different room sizes
• Finish choice across Matt Lacquered, Oiled and Live Natural Oiled
• Compatible with underfloor heating, suiting renovated or newly built rooms
• Sandable and refinishable, extending the floor's usable lifespan well beyond the original surface

Species and Finishes

Smoked oak brings a deep, warm tone that suits larger rooms and spaces looking for a sense of weight and character. Ash, particularly in the white-stained option, gives a lighter, more contemporary look that works well in brighter or smaller rooms. Across both species, the Oiled and Live Natural Oiled finishes soak into the wood for a natural feel and easier spot-repair. At the same time, Matt Lacquered adds a protective seal with a low-shine surface suited to busier areas of the home.

Where Marcato Works Best

• Larger, open-plan rooms — smoked oak's depth and the wider 209mm and 215mm boards suit bigger spaces
• Contemporary interiors — the white-stained ash option keeps things light and current
• Character properties — the rustic grade's visible grain and knots suit period or traditional homes
• Rooms with underfloor heating — the engineered core is built to handle the gradual temperature shifts UFH produces

FAQ

What does rustic grade mean for Boen Marcato?
Rustic grade shows more of the timber's natural character, including visible knots and grain variation, compared to a natural grade board.

What's the difference between the smoked oak and ash options?
Smoked oak has a deeper, warmer tone suited to larger or more traditional spaces, while ash — especially the white-stained option — gives a lighter, more contemporary look.

Is Boen Marcato suitable for underfloor heating?
Yes. The engineered construction is designed to handle the gradual temperature changes underfloor heating produces.

Can Boen Marcato be sanded and refinished?
Yes. The 3.5mm top layer allows the floor to be sanded back and refinished multiple times over its lifespan.

What's the difference between the 1-strip and 3-strip options?
1-strip boards show a single continuous plank of wood, while 3-strip boards are divided into three narrower strips per board for a more traditional, layered look.