Updating Your Home with Mirage Hardwood: History, Features, and What to Know

Mirage hardwoods, produced by Boa-Franc of Saint-Georges-de-Beauce, Quebec, evolved from solid-strip floors into a broader lineup of engineered and commercial products with tougher factory finishes. Key decisions when choosing include species, plank width, finish type, and installation environment. For current collections, warranties, and manufacturing details consult the manufacturer.

Why choose Mirage hardwood?

Mirage is a long-standing hardwood brand known for prefinished solid and engineered planks and decorative layouts such as herringbone. The line emphasizes durable surface finishes, a range of wood species, and multiple plank widths and stains designed for residential and commercial use.

A brief history

Mirage is produced by Boa-Franc, a company that began as a small wood manufacturer in Saint-Georges-de-Beauce, Quebec. Over the decades the brand expanded from traditional solid floors into engineered products and more advanced finishing systems to meet modern performance needs.

Boa-Franc introduced Mirage to a wider market in the 1990s and has since added engineered lines and commercial collections to its offering. Specific product names and factory locations have evolved over time as the company updated manufacturing and distribution to serve North American and international markets.

Finishes and what makes them different

Mirage became well known for investing in tougher factory-applied finishes. Some of the brand's finishes use aluminum-oxide-enhanced polyurethane and UV curing to improve surface hardness and scratch resistance. These finishing technologies are commonly used industry-wide for high-traffic applications. ¹

Prefinished hardwood systems reduce on-site finishing time, offer consistent color and sheen, and ship with a factory-cured surface that can protect the wood for many years with proper care.

Product types and selection tips

Mirage sells both solid and engineered hardwoods. Engineered boards are layered for greater dimensional stability in variable humidity, making them a better choice for basements or over radiant heat. Styles range from narrow, traditional strips to wide-plank and patterned installations like herringbone.

When choosing a Mirage floor, consider species (oak, maple, etc.), plank width, finish type, and the product warranty. Warranties and collection names change over time; check current product literature or the manufacturer site for details. ²

Installation and longevity

Proper acclimation, professional installation, and routine maintenance extend the life of any hardwood floor. Prefinished Mirage products limit on-site sanding, but deep damage can still require board replacement or refinishing for solid floors. Engineered floors may be refinished a limited number of times depending on the wear layer thickness.

Final note

Mirage remains a recognized name in hardwood flooring, offering a range of prefinished solid and engineered options and finishes designed for modern homes. For the latest product lines, finish technologies, plant locations, and warranty terms, consult Boa-Franc/Mirage directly. ³

1. Confirm Boa-Franc founding year and original location (Saint-Georges-de-Beauce) and correct any discrepancies.
2. Verify the decade/year Mirage brand was first introduced to wider markets (original article cites 1990).
3. Confirm the introduction date and exact composition/branding of the 'Alumnix' or similar aluminum-oxide finish and whether it debuted in 1999.
4. Verify historical and current Mirage manufacturing plants and the reported 2002 Dallas plant and other North American facilities.
5. Check current Mirage product collection names, warranty lengths, and whether a 'Mirage Commercial Collection' launched in 2003 or under a different name.