Lucca Engineered Hardwood starts at $8.99/sq ft installed in Fort Myers — a wirebrushed European White Oak floor in a warm caramel tone that reads like a natural, sun-worn plank from the first board to the last. Part of LW Flooring’s Renaissance collection, it carries high variation across its wide 7-1/2″ planks, so each room feels genuinely individual rather than repetitive.
The 9/16″ thickness and engineered construction make Lucca a practical choice for Southwest Florida’s concrete slab homes, where solid wood would be more vulnerable to the moisture vapor that migrates up through the slab. The three installation options — float, glue, or nail — give installers flexibility depending on what the subfloor calls for.
The polyurethane-with-aluminum-oxide finish and wirebrushed texture are well-suited to the coastal environment: the texture hides the fine scratch patterns and sandy grit that are unavoidable in homes near the Gulf. The lifetime residential warranty reflects genuine confidence in the construction for everyday household use.
| Plank Width | 7-1/2″ |
|---|---|
| Plank Length | 74-3/4″ Random Length |
| Thickness | 9/16″ |
| Wear Layer | 3 mm |
| Finish | Polyurethane with Aluminum Oxide |
| Species | European White Oak |
Flooring Queen installs Lucca at $8.99 per square foot, a complete price that covers material delivery, removal of your old floor covering, standard subfloor preparation, the install itself, base molding, and transition strips between rooms. Old material is loaded out and disposed of — no pile left in your driveway.
Some situations add cost: significant subfloor leveling, stair nosings, or unusually complex room layouts where cuts multiply. None of that is guesswork — schedule a free in-home measurement and you’ll receive a written, room-by-room price before any work begins.
Lucca is engineered, meaning it’s a real wood veneer — European White Oak — bonded to a layered core. That construction is genuinely more stable than solid hardwood in Fort Myers conditions. Humidity swings less over time with an engineered board, and it can go directly over concrete slab, which solid hardwood generally cannot do without a separate subfloor system.
Where solid hardwood has the edge: a thick solid board can be sanded and refinished more times over its life. Lucca’s 3 mm wear layer allows refinishing, but there’s a limit. Solid hardwood also carries a stronger resale story for buyers who specifically want it. For most Southwest Florida homes, though, the dimensional stability of engineered is the more practical choice.
| Lucca | Solid Hardwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | Engineered core, handles humidity well | Susceptible to moisture and cupping |
| Scratch resistance / wear layer | 3 mm wear layer, aluminum oxide finish | Varies; full-thickness solid, more refinishing headroom |
| Comfort underfoot | Warm, real-wood feel | Same real-wood feel underfoot |
| Installed price | $8.99/sq ft installed | Typically $10–$14/sq ft installed |
| Best room | Main living areas, bedrooms, over slab | Above-grade rooms with stable humidity |
Sweep or vacuum Lucca regularly using a hard-floor setting — no rotating beater bar, which can dull the wirebrushed finish over time. For damp mopping, use a hardwood-specific cleaner such as Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner or WOCA Wood Floor Cleaner; avoid excessive water, steam mops, and any acidic or ammonia-based cleaners that can break down the polyurethane coating. Wipe up spills quickly, especially near pet water bowls or doors that open to the Gulf-side air. A felt pad under furniture legs will protect the finish better than any refinish schedule. For technical guidance, see the National Wood Flooring Association consumer hardwood information.
In Southwest Florida, LW Flooring recommends acclimating engineered hardwood for at least 72 hours in the room where it will be installed. Keep the home at its normal living temperature and humidity during that window — don’t run the AC on a deep chill or leave windows open. Proper acclimation reduces gapping and movement after install.
Yes — Lucca’s 3 mm wear layer is thick enough to be lightly sanded and refinished, typically one to two times depending on how aggressively the floor is sanded each pass. That’s meaningfully more refinishing potential than most engineered products with thinner veneers. A professional floor finisher can assess remaining thickness before committing to a full sand.
Whether it can float over existing tile depends on the height of that tile and how level the surface is — Lucca supports float, glue, and nail installation, so the option exists. Loose, cracked, or significantly uneven tiles usually need to come up first. We check subfloor conditions during the in-home measure and will tell you exactly what your situation requires.
A single room typically runs one day; a full home — say 1,200 to 1,800 square feet — usually takes two to four days once material has acclimated. Lucca’s wide 7-1/2″ planks actually move quickly because fewer boards cover the same area. Scheduling the mandatory acclimation period ahead of the install crew’s arrival keeps the project on track.
Engineered hardwood handles seasonal vacancy better than solid wood, but Southwest Florida summers — high heat and humidity with minimal air circulation — can still stress any wood product. Keep the AC set to at least 78–80°F and use a programmable thermostat or smart home system to prevent the home from going completely unconditioned. Consistent climate control, even at a setback temperature, protects the floor far better than shutting everything off.
Lucca’s aluminum oxide-reinforced polyurethane finish is one of the harder topcoats available on engineered hardwood, and the wirebrushed texture naturally camouflages light scratching. The 3 mm wear layer gives you real durability, though large dogs with long nails on any wood floor will eventually leave marks. Clean up water bowl spills promptly — standing moisture at the edges of planks is the bigger risk than surface scratching.
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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