Boen Vivo Engineered Oak Flooring

Boen Vivo is a 1-strip engineered oak floor that spans a broader range of widths and grades than most single-species ranges, making it easy to match to different room sizes and styles. With a 3.5mm oak top layer over a 14mm engineered core, it holds onto the natural texture and grain of real wood while staying stable enough for everyday London living. Vivo covers both natural and rustic grades, so you can choose between a cleaner, more uniform grain pattern or a more characterful board with visible knots and grain variation.

Key Features

• 3.5mm oak top layer over a 14mm engineered core, combining genuine wood texture with structural stability
• 1-strip format, giving each board a single, continuous plank appearance
• Three plank widths — 138mm, 181mm and 209mm — to suit different room sizes and layouts
• Natural and Rustic grades, offering a choice between a cleaner grain pattern or a more characterful, knot-visible finish
• Finish choice across Oiled, Matt Lacquered and Live Pure Lacquered, each changing the surface sheen and feel
• Compatible with underfloor heating, suiting renovated or newly built rooms
• Sandable and refinishable, extending the floor's usable lifespan well beyond the original surface

Grades and Finishes

The Natural grade keeps the grain pattern more consistent across boards, giving a calmer, more uniform look that suits contemporary interiors. The Rustic grade shows more of the timber's natural character, including knots and grain variation, which works well in spaces looking for a warmer, more traditional feel.

On the finish side, Oiled and Live Pure Lacquered options soak into or lightly seal the wood for a more natural appearance and easier spot-repair, while Matt Lacquered adds a fuller protective coat with a low-shine surface that suits busier rooms needing extra durability.

<h2">Where Vivo Works Best

• Larger rooms and open-plan spaces — wider 181mm and 209mm boards suit bigger floor areas
• Traditional or characterful interiors — the Rustic grade adds visible grain and knot detail for a warmer look
• Contemporary spaces — the Natural grade keeps the surface calmer and more uniform
• Rooms with underfloor heating — the engineered core is built to handle the gradual temperature shifts UFH produces

FAQ

What's the difference between Natural and Rustic grades in Boen Vivo?
Natural grade has a more consistent, uniform grain pattern, while Rustic grade shows more of the timber's natural character, including knots and grain variation.

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

What plank widths does Boen Vivo come in?
Vivo is available in 138mm, 181mm and 209mm widths, giving flexibility for different room sizes and layouts.

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

Which finish gives the most natural look?
The Oiled finish soaks into the wood rather than sealing the surface, giving the most natural appearance and making small marks easier to spot-repair.