Boen Engineered Wood Flooring

Boen is a Norwegian brand with a genuinely wide spread within this one range, from narrow 138mm boards through to a 300mm Chaletino format at the wide end, in oak, ash, beech, maple and walnut. The construction uses a 3.5mm real hardwood veneer over a stable core, in Natural, Prime, and Rustic grades depending on how much natural character you want visible in the grain.

1-strip vs 3-strip

Most of the range is 1-strip, meaning each board reads as a single continuous plank, which is the more common look in modern UK homes. 3-strip boards, by contrast, are built to look like three narrower boards joined side by side within a single wider plank, giving a more traditional, parquet-adjacent appearance without the fitting complexity of actual parquet blocks. If you're after the classic strip-flooring look specifically, it's worth filtering to the 3-strip options rather than assuming all Boen boards read the same way underfoot.

Named collections

The range spans several named collections, including Andante, Vivo, Animoso, Finale, Marcato, Concerto, Fineline, and Adagio, each with its own width, texture, and finish combination rather than one single Boen "look." Andante and Vivo tend toward the narrower, more classic board widths, while Animoso and the Chaletino line run wider for a bolder, more contemporary plank. Getting familiar with which collection matches which width and finish is worth doing before ordering, since two Boen boards can look quite different from each other despite sharing the same brand name.

Finish and colour

Boards are available lacquered, matt lacquered, or oiled, and colour options run from natural and golden tones through to whitewashed and grey finishes. As with other engineered ranges, lacquered boards are the lower-maintenance, easier-to-clean option, while oiled boards show more of the timber's natural depth and character but need occasional reoiling to stay protected.

Installation

Boen's engineered boards use a click-together fitting system, which makes floating installation realistic for a confident DIY installer rather than something that necessarily needs a professional fitter. Being engineered rather than solid, the range also copes better with the humidity swings typical of London homes than solid wood would, and it's suitable for use over most existing subfloors without needing to strip back to bare boards first.

FAQ

What's the difference between Boen's 1-strip and 3-strip boards?
1-strip boards look like a single continuous plank. 3-strip boards resemble three narrower boards joined within one wider plank, giving a more traditional strip-flooring look.

Which Boen collection has the widest boards?
The Chaletino line runs up to 300mm wide, at the broader end of the range. Andante and Vivo sit at the narrower end, closer to 138mm.

Is Boen engineered flooring suitable for underfloor heating?
Generally yes, since the engineered construction is more dimensionally stable than solid wood, though it's worth checking the specific board width and system compatibility before fitting.