Staten Island Engineered Hardwood starts at $8.99 per square foot installed in Fort Myers — a wide-plank oak floor in warm beige from LW Flooring’s Metro Luxe collection. The embossed surface and micro-bevel edge give it a hand-crafted character without the upkeep of raw wood. It’s a grounded, livable neutral that works across a wide range of interior styles.
At 9 inches wide and 60 inches long, these planks cover ground quickly and read as genuinely substantial underfoot. The glue-down installation method bonds directly to concrete slab — the standard subfloor in most Southwest Florida homes — which keeps the floor stable when humidity climbs in summer or salt air rolls in from the coast.
The polyurethane finish and 20 mil wear layer give it real staying power in active households, and the lifetime residential warranty backs it up. For seasonal homeowners or rental properties around Fort Myers, that durability without constant maintenance is a practical advantage.
| Plank Width | 9” |
|---|---|
| Plank Length | 60” |
| Thickness | 2.5mm |
| Wear Layer | 20 mil |
| Finish | Polyurethane |
| Species | Oak |
Flooring Queen installs Staten Island at $8.99 per square foot, and that price covers the full scope of a standard job: product delivery, removal of the existing floor covering, adhesive glue-down installation, baseboard reinstallation, transition strips between rooms, and cleanup and debris removal when the crew leaves.
Some projects carry additional costs — significant subfloor leveling beyond minor spot work, stair nosing, custom inlays, or unusually complex room layouts. The best way to know exactly what your project will cost is to schedule a free in-home measure. You’ll get a written, room-by-room quote before any work begins.
Staten Island is engineered wood, not solid hardwood — and in Southwest Florida, that distinction matters more than most places. Solid hardwood expands and contracts with humidity changes and isn’t recommended for direct glue-down over concrete slab, which rules it out for the majority of homes here. Engineered construction — a real oak face bonded to a layered core — handles the movement that SWFL’s humidity swings create without buckling or gapping.
Where solid hardwood wins: if you plan to sand and refinish repeatedly over 50-plus years, a thick solid plank gives more material to work with. Staten Island’s 20 mil wear layer supports light sanding if needed, but it’s not a candidate for multiple heavy refinishes. For most Southwest Florida homeowners, engineered is the practical call.
| Staten Island | Solid Hardwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | Handles humidity; not waterproof | Sensitive to humidity and moisture |
| Scratch resistance / wear layer | 20 mil polyurethane finish | Varies; finish depth depends on species |
| Comfort underfoot | Real oak face, warm and solid | Real wood throughout, similar feel |
| Installed price | $8.99 per sq ft | Typically $10–$14 per sq ft installed |
| Best room | Main living areas over slab | Above-grade rooms with wood subfloor |
Sweep or dust-mop Staten Island regularly to keep grit from working into the polyurethane finish — fine sand tracked in from outside is the most common cause of surface dullness on oak floors in this area. For damp cleaning, use a well-wrung mop and a hardwood-specific cleaner like Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner or a similar pH-balanced formula; avoid oil soaps, acidic cleaners, and steam mops, which can raise the grain and compromise the finish over time. If the finish ever shows wear in high-traffic zones, a professional screen-and-recoat can refresh the surface without a full sand-down. For technical guidance, see the National Wood Flooring Association consumer hardwood information.
Yes — LW Flooring recommends allowing the planks to acclimate in the installation space before glue-down begins. In Southwest Florida’s humidity, that typically means 48 to 72 hours with the home’s HVAC running at normal living conditions. This lets the oak core stabilize so the adhesive bond holds properly and the floor doesn’t shift after install.
Staten Island’s 20 mil wear layer is thinner than a traditional solid hardwood surface, so full sanding refinishes are limited — realistically, one light sand-and-recoat if the finish dulls over time, not multiple heavy cuts. For most homeowners, the polyurethane finish holds well enough that refinishing isn’t necessary for many years under normal use.
Engineered hardwood is the right choice for Southwest Florida because solid hardwood isn’t compatible with glue-down installation over concrete slab — and slab is what most homes here are built on. Engineered construction uses a real oak veneer over a layered core that resists the dimensional movement caused by high humidity, which means the floor stays flat through summer and shoulder seasons.
Staten Island works well in living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and hallways — the main living areas where glue-down over concrete slab is standard. It’s not intended for wet rooms like bathrooms or laundry areas, and it’s not rated for below-grade spaces. Kitchens are a judgment call; keep moisture exposure minimal and wipe spills promptly.
Staten Island installs via glue-down directly to the subfloor, which means the surface beneath needs to be flat, clean, and structurally sound — existing tile or vinyl can sometimes remain if it meets those criteria, but a Flooring Queen installer will assess this during the measure visit. Loose, cracked, or uneven tile typically needs to come up first for the adhesive bond to perform correctly.
Flooring Queen installs Staten Island throughout the Fort Myers metro and surrounding communities, including Cape Coral and Naples. The service area extends to Estero, Bonita Springs, and other communities across Lee and Collier counties — call or request a measure online to confirm scheduling in your specific neighborhood.
Engineered hardwood is the only wood we recommend over SWFL slabs, and we install it every week. Our team handles substrate moisture testing, layout, install, and trim from one source. Written installed quote: (239) 763-0770.
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Reviewed by Jack Maya, Lead Installer at Flooring Queen — 20+ years installing flooring in Southwest Florida.
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