Boen Andante Engineered Wood Flooring

Boen Andante brings together classic oak, ash and smoked oak in an engineered wood construction built for everyday London homes. Each plank carries a 3.5mm real wood top layer over a stable 14mm engineered core, giving you the warmth and grain of solid timber with better resistance to the temperature and humidity swings typical of UK interiors. Whether you're after the pale, brushed look of White Oak or the richer tones of Smoked Oak, Andante covers a wide span of finishes without straying from its understated, timeless character.

Key Features

• 3.5mm real wood top layer over a 14mm engineered core, giving genuine solid-wood texture and grain with added structural stability
• Wood species choice across Oak, Ash and Smoked Oak, so you can match the room's light and existing woodwork
• Multiple plank widths — 138mm, 181mm, 209mm and 215mm — to suit anything from a cosy snug to an open-plan living space
• Finish options including Brushed & Lacquered, Matt Lacquered, Oiled and Live Natural Oiled, each altering how light plays across the surface
• 1-strip and 3-strip formats, letting you choose a single continuous plank look or a layered, traditional strip pattern
• Compatible with underfloor heating, making it a practical choice for renovated or newly built spaces
• Suitable for click or glue-down installation, depending on the sub-floor and finish selected

Finishes and Tones

The Brushed & Lacquered finish lifts the grain slightly before sealing it, adding texture underfoot and a subtle depth to the surface. Matt Lacquered keeps things smoother and less reflective, which works well in rooms with a lot of natural light where a high-shine floor can feel overpowering. For a more natural, tactile feel, the Oiled and Live Natural Oiled finishes penetrate the wood rather than sitting on top, giving a softer sheen that's easier to spot-repair over time.

Tone-wise, Andante ranges from the pale, almost bleached look of White Oak through natural oak's warm honey tones to the deeper, smokier character of Smoked Oak. Lighter finishes tend to suit smaller or north-facing rooms where you want to bounce light around, while the darker tones bring a sense of weight and warmth to larger spaces.

Where Andante Works Best

• Kitchens and hallways — the engineered build handles humidity and temperature shifts that solid wood struggles with
• Living areas and open-plan spaces — wider planks (209mm, 215mm) suit larger rooms and open floor plans
• Rooms with underfloor heating — holds its shape through the heating season without gapping or cupping
• Long-term ownership — the 3.5mm top layer means the floor can be sanded and refinished, so wear from years of use doesn't mean starting over

FAQ

What's the difference between the Andante finishes?
Brushed & Lacquered and Matt Lacquered both seal the wood with a protective top coat, with brushing adding texture and matt reducing shine. Oiled and Live Natural Oiled finishes soak into the wood instead, giving a more natural look and feel and making small repairs easier to blend in.

Is Boen Andante suitable for underfloor heating?
Yes. The engineered construction is designed to handle the gradual temperature changes that underfloor heating produces, making it a suitable option for heated sub-floors.

Can Andante flooring be fitted in a kitchen?
Yes, its engineered core copes well with the humidity and temperature shifts common in kitchens, making it a more practical choice there than solid wood.

What's the difference between 1-strip and 3-strip Andante boards?
1-strip boards show a single continuous plank of wood per board, giving a clean, uniform look. 3-strip boards are divided into three narrower strips per board, creating a more traditional, layered pattern across the floor.

Can Boen Andante be sanded and refinished?
Yes. With a 3.5mm top layer, the floor can be sanded back and refinished multiple times over its lifespan, extending its use well beyond the original surface.