Topaz Lagoon Engineered Hardwood starts at $8.99 per square foot installed in Fort Myers — a caramel-toned hickory-look plank from LW Flooring’s Riverstone collection. The embossed-in-register texture traces the grain with precision, giving each 7-inch-wide board a grounded, natural character. It’s the kind of floor that reads warm without reading fussy.
At 5.5mm thick with a click-lock floating installation, Topaz Lagoon is a practical match for Southwest Florida’s concrete slab construction — no nail-down required, and the floating format accommodates the minor seasonal movement that humidity swings create in this region. The painted beveled edge adds definition between planks while hiding minor height variations in finished slabs.
The caramel hickory look also hides what coastal living dishes out: sandy foot traffic, pet claws, and the general wear of a high-traffic household. Whether this is a primary residence or a seasonal rental, the 7-inch plank format and lifetime residential warranty point toward a floor built to hold up, not just look good on day one.
| Plank Width | 7″ |
|---|---|
| Plank Length | 60″ |
| Thickness | 5.5mm |
| Wear Layer | 20 mil |
| Finish | Polyurethane |
| Species | Look |
Flooring Queen installs Topaz Lagoon at $8.99 per square foot, and that price covers the full scope of a standard job: pulling up your existing floor, disposing of the old material off-site, surface preparation on a level slab, the install itself, new baseboards, and transition strips at doorways and thresholds.
Upcharges apply when the job steps outside standard conditions — significant slab leveling, stair nosing, or decorative border work will be quoted as line items. Every project starts with a free in-home measurement visit and a written quote before any commitment is made, so you’ll know the full number before work begins.
Solid hardwood and engineered hardwood look nearly identical once installed — same species profiles, same finishes, same feel underfoot. The difference is structural. Solid hardwood is milled from a single piece of wood and will expand and contract with humidity. In Southwest Florida, where summer humidity regularly pushes above 70 percent and most homes sit on concrete slabs, that movement is a real installation liability. Solid hardwood is not recommended for slab-on-grade.
Engineered hardwood like Topaz Lagoon uses a layered wood core that resists dimensional movement, making it the appropriate choice for this region. The trade-off: a thin wear layer limits refinishing cycles compared to solid planks, which can be sanded and refinished multiple times over decades.
| Topaz Lagoon | Solid Hardwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | Surface-resistant; not waterproof | Surface-resistant; not waterproof |
| Scratch resistance / wear layer | 20 mil polyurethane finish | Varies; typically thicker sanding stock |
| Comfort underfoot | Warm, wood feel | Warm, wood feel |
| Installed price | $8.99 per sq ft | Typically $10–$14+ per sq ft |
| Best room | Living areas, bedrooms, slab installs | Above-grade rooms, wood subfloor preferred |
Sweep or dry-mop Topaz Lagoon regularly — fine sand and grit from Florida’s outdoor environment are the fastest way to dull a polyurethane finish. For routine cleaning, use a hardwood-rated cleaner such as Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner or a similar pH-neutral wood-floor formula; avoid anything with wax, oil soap, or vinegar, as these cloud the finish over time. Do not use a steam mop — moisture forced into the seams can swell the wood core. Clean up spills promptly; while the polyurethane finish resists surface moisture, standing water at the edges or joints is a risk for any engineered product. For technical guidance, see the National Wood Flooring Association consumer hardwood information.
Yes — engineered hardwood should acclimate in the installation space before the job starts. In Southwest Florida’s humidity, plan for a minimum of 48 to 72 hours with the boxes opened and the home’s HVAC running at normal living conditions. This lets the planks stabilize so the finished floor doesn’t shift after install.
Topaz Lagoon carries a 20 mil wear layer, which is on the thinner end for refinishing — most flooring professionals consider light screening feasible once, but deep sanding is not recommended. If long-term refinishability is a priority, that trade-off is worth knowing before purchase. The lifetime residential warranty covers finish performance, not refinishing cycles.
Flooring Queen installs Topaz Lagoon throughout the greater Fort Myers area and surrounding communities, including Cape Coral and Naples. If you’re outside those anchor cities — Bonita Springs, Estero, Lehigh Acres — call or use the online quote form and we’ll confirm your address falls in our service area.
The polyurethane finish on Topaz Lagoon resists surface moisture, but this is not a waterproof floor. Prolonged standing water — an overflowing bowl, a leak that sits overnight — can penetrate seams and reach the wood core, causing swelling or warping. Clean up spills and water intrusion quickly; this floor is not rated for wet areas like bathrooms or laundry rooms.
Engineered hardwood is the appropriate choice for Southwest Florida because most homes here are built on concrete slabs, and solid hardwood is not stable enough to perform reliably on slab-on-grade. The cross-ply core in engineered planks resists the humidity-driven expansion that causes solid hardwood to gap, cup, or buckle in this climate.
Topaz Lagoon is well suited for living rooms, dining rooms, hallways, and bedrooms — anywhere above grade on a concrete slab or wood subfloor. The click-lock floating install makes it accessible in most dry living spaces. Skip it in bathrooms, laundry rooms, or any space with regular moisture exposure, where a waterproof core product is the safer call.
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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