# BOEN

> BOEN is a real wood flooring brand whose own history page dates its origins to two sawmills at the BOEN waterfall in southern Norway in 1641. Its parquet range is split into Exquisite, Planks, Longstrip and 1-Strip collections, in 3-layer and 2-layer constructions.

Source page: https://www.misterendgrain.com/manufacturers/boen/
Updated: 2026-11-03

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | BOEN AS, Topdalsveien 406–408, 4658 Tveit, Norway (imprint address) [1] |
| Founded | Origins dated to 1641, with two small sawmills at the BOEN waterfall in southern Norway [2] |
| Product types | Parquet in four collections: Exquisite, Planks, Longstrip (3-layer) and 1-Strip (2-layer) [3] |
| Species offered | Oak, ash, walnut and maple appear in product colour lists; the certificates page also names cherry and beech [5] |
| Certifications | FSC®, Nordic Swan Ecolabel, eco-INSTITUT, Blauer Engel, Sentinel Holding Institut, FloorScore®, FDES [8] |
| Website | boen.com [3] |

Company: BOEN, Tveit, Norway, https://www.boen.com

BOEN is a parquet brand with Norwegian roots. This profile collects what the company publishes about its history, collections and certifications, and describes them without ranking the brand against others.

## Where does BOEN come from?

BOEN's story page says it all began in 1641 with two small sawmills at the BOEN waterfall in southern Norway [2]. The site footer identifies BOEN as "A Bauwerk Group Brand", and the imprint gives the company address as BOEN AS in Tveit, Norway [1]. The brand's website is operated by Bauwerk Group Switzerland AG [1]. See also the separate profile of [Bauwerk Parkett](https://www.misterendgrain.com/manufacturers/bauwerk/).

## What collections does BOEN offer?

The parquet overview divides the range into four collections. Exquisite, Planks and Longstrip are described as 3-layer parquet, while 1-Strip is 2-layer parquet [3].

- **Exquisite:** Herringbone Click, Chevron, Chalet and Chaletino. The Chevron product is described as cut at a precise 60-degree angle [4].
- **Planks:** Plank Castle, Plank 181 and Plank 138 [3].
- **Longstrip:** 3-strip 14 mm and 3-strip 13.2 mm, described as a ship-floor design [3].
- **1-Strip:** Herringbone T/G and Prestige [3].

For how these patterns differ, see our pages on [herringbone flooring](https://www.misterendgrain.com/flooring/herringbone/) and [chevron flooring](https://www.misterendgrain.com/flooring/chevron/).

## Which species are named?

The colour lists on product pages show oak in many tones, plus ash, walnut ("Walnut am.") and maple ("Maple can.") options [5]. The certificates page says BOEN oak, ash, maple, cherry and beech floors carry the Nordic Swan Ecolabel [8].

## How are the surfaces and gradings described?

BOEN describes three surface treatments. Live Natural is an oil containing sunflower, thistle or soya bean oil with carnauba and candelilla waxes; Live Matt is a six-layer lacquer with a very low gloss; Live Pure is an ultra matt lacquer used on oak planks [6]. Our [guide to wood floor finishes](https://www.misterendgrain.com/guides/wood-floor-finishes/) explains how oiled and lacquered surfaces behave differently.

Gradings are grouped as Calm, Lively and Rustic, with named grades including Andante, Animoso, Vivo and Espressivo [7].

## What certifications does the company list?

The certificates page lists FSC®, the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, eco-INSTITUT, Blauer Engel, Sentinel Holding Institut, FloorScore® and FDES [8]. It adds that FSC® MIX products contain at least 70% FSC®-certified wood, and that a product counts as FSC®-certified only where its description, packaging and delivery documentation say so [8].

## Frequently asked questions

### When does BOEN say its history began?

BOEN's own story page says it began in 1641 with two small sawmills at the BOEN waterfall in the south of Norway [2].

### What are BOEN's parquet collections?

The parquet overview lists Exquisite, Planks and Longstrip as 3-layer parquet and 1-Strip as 2-layer parquet [3].

### What surface treatments does BOEN describe?

Its surface treatment guide describes Live Natural oil, Live Matt lacquer and Live Pure lacquer [6].

### How does BOEN describe its wood gradings?

BOEN groups gradings as Calm, Lively and Rustic, with named grades such as Andante, Animoso, Vivo and Espressivo [7].

### Does every BOEN product carry the FSC® label?

No. The company states a product is FSC®-certified only if this is indicated in the product description, on the packaging and in the delivery documentation [8].

## Sources

1. [Imprint](https://www.boen.com/en/imprint), BOEN, accessed 2026-11-03
2. [The BOEN story](https://www.boen.com/en/the-boen-story), BOEN, accessed 2026-11-03
3. [Parquet](https://www.boen.com/en/parquet), BOEN, accessed 2026-11-03
4. [Exquisite](https://www.boen.com/en/parquet/exquisite), BOEN, accessed 2026-11-03
5. [Plank 138 Oak White (product page)](https://boen.com/en/parquet/10036698), BOEN, accessed 2026-11-03
6. [Surface treatments](https://www.boen.com/en/guides/surface-treatments), BOEN, accessed 2026-11-03
7. [Grading systems](https://www.boen.com/en/guides/grading-systems), BOEN, accessed 2026-11-03
8. [Certificates](https://www.boen.com/en/sustainability/certificates), BOEN, accessed 2026-11-03