Klausen Engineered Hardwood starts at $8.99 per square foot installed in Fort Myers — a wirebrushed European White Oak floor in a warm honey tone from LW Flooring’s Renaissance collection. The wide 7-1/2″ planks and high color variation give it the kind of natural, lived-in character that solid wood takes decades to develop. Flooring Queen handles the full installation across Southwest Florida.
Klausen is built for the everyday realities of Southwest Florida living. The 9/16″ engineered construction handles the humidity swings and concrete slab foundations common throughout the region far better than solid hardwood — it expands and contracts less, which matters in homes that swing between air-conditioned cool and the coastal heat outside. The three installation methods (float, glue, or nail-down) give installers flexibility regardless of your subfloor situation.
The polyurethane finish with aluminum oxide and the wirebrushed texture add practical scratch resistance for households with pets or kids, and the lifetime residential warranty signals genuine long-term confidence. It’s a natural fit for living rooms, dining rooms, and primary bedrooms in both full-time residences and seasonal homes.
| 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 Klausen at $8.99 per square foot, a straightforward all-in price that covers material delivery, removal of your old floor, standard subfloor preparation, the installation itself, baseboards, and transition strips. At the end of the job, all debris and packaging leave with the crew — nothing gets left behind for you to deal with.
Certain conditions carry an upcharge: significant subfloor leveling beyond routine prep, stair nosing, intricate herringbone or diagonal patterns, and custom border work. The best way to get an accurate number is a free in-home measure — our team walks the space, notes any subfloor quirks, and puts a written quote in your hands before any work begins.
Klausen is engineered hardwood, not solid, and that distinction matters in Southwest Florida. Solid hardwood is one continuous piece of wood — it can be refinished many more times over its life, but it’s highly sensitive to moisture and humidity fluctuations. On a concrete slab in a humid coastal climate, solid hardwood can cup, gap, or buckle if conditions change. Engineered construction bonds a real oak wear layer over a dimensionally stable core, which tolerates the humidity swings here without the same risk.
Where solid hardwood wins: refinishing depth, resale perception in certain markets, and the ability to sand away deeper damage. Where Klausen wins: slab-compatible installation, better moisture tolerance, and similar surface appearance at a comparable installed price point.
| Klausen | Solid Hardwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | Better — stable in high humidity | Poor — prone to cupping on slabs |
| Scratch resistance / wear layer | 3 mm oak + aluminum oxide finish | Varies; no aluminum oxide standard |
| Comfort underfoot | Warm, real wood feel | Warm, real wood feel |
| Installed price | $8.99/sq ft | Typically $10–$14/sq ft installed |
| Best room | Living areas, bedrooms, on-grade slabs | Above-grade rooms, low-humidity climates |
Sweep or vacuum on a hard-floor setting regularly — grit tracked in from outside is the number one cause of finish wear on wirebrushed oak. For damp mopping, use a hardwood-specific cleaner like Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner or WOCA Soap; avoid anything with vinegar, ammonia, or citrus acids, which break down polyurethane over time. Steam mops are off-limits — the heat and moisture can penetrate the finish and swell the wood core. Wipe up spills promptly rather than letting liquid sit, and use felt pads under furniture legs to prevent scratching. For technical guidance, see the National Wood Flooring Association consumer hardwood information.
Plan on letting Klausen acclimate in your home for at least 72 hours before installation. In Southwest Florida’s humidity, this step is genuinely important — the planks need to adjust to your interior conditions so the floor doesn’t shift after it’s laid. Keep your AC running at normal levels during the acclimation period.
Yes, Klausen’s 3 mm European White Oak wear layer is thick enough to be sanded and refinished — most floors with this thickness can handle one to two refinishing cycles depending on how aggressively the surface is sanded. That’s a meaningful advantage over thinner engineered options, which often have wear layers too thin to refinish safely.
Klausen is an excellent choice for living rooms, dining rooms, home offices, and bedrooms. It can be floated, glued, or nailed, making it slab-friendly — common in Southwest Florida homes. Avoid wet areas like bathrooms and laundry rooms; engineered hardwood handles ambient humidity well but isn’t designed for standing water or direct splash zones.
It depends on the condition and height of your existing tile. Klausen can be floated or glued over a flat, stable surface, so well-bonded tile in good condition is sometimes workable. Loose, cracked, or uneven tile typically needs to come up first. A pre-install inspection of your subfloor and existing flooring will determine the right approach for your specific situation.
Flooring Queen installs Klausen throughout Southwest Florida, including Cape Coral, Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Lehigh Acres, and surrounding communities. If you’re unsure whether your address falls in the service area, just reach out — we cover a wide footprint across Lee and Collier counties and can usually confirm availability quickly.
LW Flooring backs Klausen with a lifetime residential warranty and a five-year light commercial warranty. Manufacturer warranties on engineered hardwood typically cover finish wear, structural integrity, and manufacturing defects — they generally exclude damage from improper installation, standing water, or failing to follow care guidelines. Keep your purchase documentation and installation records in case you ever need to file a claim.
When you invest in hardwood, the install matters as much as the wood. Flooring Queen is licensed, insured, and family-run from a single Fort Myers showroom — no franchise, no national-chain shuffle. Free in-home measure: (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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