Aspendale Engineered Hardwood starts at $8.99 per square foot installed in Fort Myers — a wirebrushed American Hickory plank in a warm caramel tone that reads as genuinely lived-in rather than factory-perfect. It’s part of LW Flooring’s Vintage Elegance collection, built around wide 7-1/2″ planks with high color variation and a micro-beveled edge that frames each board cleanly.
At 5/8″ thick with a 4mm wear layer, Aspendale is engineered specifically to handle the dimensional stress that Southwest Florida’s humidity puts on wood floors. The multi-ply construction resists the expansion and contraction cycles that would warp solid hardwood in a coastal climate, making it a practical fit for on-grade and above-grade installs over the concrete slabs common in Cape Coral and Fort Myers homes.
The glue-down or nail-down installation methods provide a stable, tight bond — important in vacation homes that sit closed and unconditioned for months at a time. High plank variation means the floor hides sandy foot traffic and everyday wear without looking beat up between cleanings.
| Plank Width | 7-1/2″ |
|---|---|
| Plank Length | 74-3/4″ Random Length |
| Thickness | 5/8″ |
| Wear Layer | 4 mm |
| Finish | *UV Oil to UV Urethane transition. Inquire for stock. |
| Species | American Hickory |
Flooring Queen installs Aspendale at $8.99 per square foot, an all-in price that covers delivery to your home, removal and disposal of your existing floor covering, subfloor preparation within normal tolerances, the installation itself, and standard baseboards and transition strips.
Work that falls outside that scope — significant leveling of an uneven slab, custom border inlays, or stair nosing — is quoted separately. The clearest way to know your full project cost is to schedule Flooring Queen’s no-charge in-home measurement, which produces a written, room-by-room estimate before any commitment.
Shoppers who love the look of real wood often weigh engineered hardwood against solid hardwood. Aspendale wins on dimensional stability — the engineered core flexes with humidity swings rather than cupping or gapping, which matters a lot in Southwest Florida. It can also go directly over a concrete slab, where solid hardwood typically cannot. Solid hardwood’s advantage is depth: a 3/4″ solid plank can be sanded and refinished more times over its life than an engineered floor. Aspendale’s 4mm wear layer allows for careful refinishing, but it has a finite number of passes. If longevity through repeated refinishing is your priority, solid hardwood has the edge — but it comes with real moisture risk in this climate.
| Aspendale | Solid Hardwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | Handles humidity well; no standing water | Vulnerable to moisture; can cup or gap |
| Scratch resistance / wear layer | 4mm wear layer; refinishable | Full-depth; refinishable many more times |
| Comfort underfoot | Warm, natural wood feel | Warm, natural wood feel |
| Installed price | $8.99/sq ft installed | Typically $10–$14/sq ft installed |
| Best room | On-grade slabs, main living areas | Above-grade only; not over concrete |
Sweep or vacuum daily using a soft-bristle attachment — avoid rotating beater bars, which can scratch the wirebrushed finish over time. For damp mopping, use a well-wrung mop with a hardwood-specific cleaner such as Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner or WOCA Wood Floor Cleaner; never flood the surface with water, and skip steam mops entirely since sustained heat and moisture can compromise the wear layer. If the finish is UV Oil (check with your Flooring Queen rep, as Aspendale is in a UV Oil to UV Urethane transition), periodic re-oiling with a compatible maintenance oil keeps the surface fed and protected. For technical guidance, see the National Wood Flooring Association consumer hardwood information.
Engineered hardwood typically needs 3 to 5 days to acclimate to your home’s temperature and humidity before installation begins. In Southwest Florida’s high-humidity environment, this step is especially important — rushing it can cause planks to shift after they’re down. Leave boxes flat in the room where they’ll be installed with the HVAC running normally.
Yes, Aspendale can be refinished, but the number of times is limited by its 4mm wear layer. In practical terms, that typically allows one or two careful light sandings over the floor’s life — far fewer than a 3/4″ solid plank. A professional refinisher should assess the wear layer depth before any sanding to avoid cutting through to the core.
Flooring Queen installs Aspendale throughout the region, including Cape Coral and Bonita Springs, as well as Naples, Estero, and surrounding Southwest Florida communities. If you’re unsure whether your address falls within the service area, a quick call to the store will confirm it — most residential projects in Lee and Collier counties are covered.
It depends on the condition and height of the existing tile. Aspendale installs via glue-down or nail-down only — there is no click-lock system — so the substrate must be flat, solid, and within acceptable height tolerances. Loose, cracked, or uneven tile usually needs to come up first. A Flooring Queen installer will check the subfloor during the measurement visit and flag any prep needed before quoting.
Aspendale’s engineered construction resists the humidity and moisture vapor common in Southwest Florida far better than solid hardwood, but it is not waterproof. Surface spills wiped up promptly pose little risk; prolonged standing water can penetrate seams and damage the core or adhesive bond. It is not recommended for wet areas like bathrooms or laundry rooms where water pooling is likely.
Aspendale is well-suited to living rooms, dining rooms, hallways, and bedrooms — on-grade or above-grade over concrete or wood subfloors. The glue-down and nail-down install methods make it a solid choice for slab foundations common in Fort Myers. Avoid wet rooms like bathrooms, and use caution in enclosed sunrooms or lanais where temperature swings are extreme and unconditioned air is common.
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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