Marigold Engineered Hardwood starts at $8.99 per square foot installed in Fort Myers — a honey-toned, handscraped acacia-look floor from LW Flooring’s Riverside collection. The wide 9-inch planks and warm amber coloring give rooms an organic, lived-in character without the upkeep demands of solid wood. It’s a practical choice for Florida homeowners who want the look of real hardwood on a concrete slab.
At 7.8mm thick with a 5G locking installation system, Marigold is engineered to perform on the concrete slab foundations common across Southwest Florida. The multi-layer construction resists the expansion and contraction that solid hardwood struggles with in our high-humidity climate, making it a steadier choice from Cape Coral to coastal Sanibel.
The handscraped acacia look also hides the fine scratches and surface scuffs that come with pets, sand tracked in from the beach, and the heavy foot traffic of a busy household or seasonal rental — keeping the floor looking intentional rather than worn.
| Plank Width | 9” |
|---|---|
| Plank Length | 59” |
| Thickness | 7.8mm |
| Wear Layer | 20 mil |
| Finish | Polyurethane |
| Species | Look |
Flooring Queen installs Marigold at $8.99 per square foot, all in. That price covers delivery to your home, removal of your current floor covering, surface prep for a standard substrate, installation of the planks, new baseboards, and transition strips between rooms. Debris is cleared from the job site when the crew leaves.
Additional charges apply for significant subfloor leveling work, stair nosing, or custom layout patterns like herringbone. Get a free in-home measurement and a written quote before any work begins — so you know the full number before committing.
Solid hardwood and Marigold engineered hardwood share the same acacia surface look, and both carry real wood character. The difference is in the core. Solid hardwood is milled from a single piece of wood — it’s refinishable many times over decades, but it moves significantly with humidity swings and is not recommended for direct installation over concrete slab, which rules it out for most Southwest Florida homes.
Morgold’s engineered construction — real wood veneer over a stable layered core — handles Florida humidity far better and installs directly over slab. You trade some long-term refinishing potential for a floor that actually holds up in the environment you live in. For coastal and slab-on-grade homes, engineered is the honest recommendation.
| Marigold | Solid Hardwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | Handles humidity; not flood-proof | Poor; swells with moisture exposure |
| Scratch resistance / wear layer | 20 mil polyurethane finish | Varies; finish depth depends on species |
| Comfort underfoot | Warm, wood feel underfoot | Warm, wood feel underfoot |
| Installed price | $8.99/sq ft installed | Typically $10–$14/sq ft installed |
| Best room | Living areas, bedrooms, slab installs | Above-grade rooms, wood subfloor only |
Sweep or dust-mop daily to clear the fine grit and sand that accelerates finish wear — a common issue in Southwest Florida homes near the coast. For routine washing, use a hardwood-specific cleaner such as Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner or a similar pH-balanced formula; avoid steam mops, which force moisture into the seams and can cause delamination over time. Never use vinegar, oil-based soaps, or abrasive scrubbers on the polyurethane finish — they dull the surface and void most warranty coverage. A microfiber flat mop is the safest everyday tool. For technical guidance, see the National Wood Flooring Association consumer hardwood information.
Engineered hardwood typically needs 48–72 hours to acclimate inside your home before installation. In Southwest Florida’s humidity, this step matters — leaving the boxes in the room where the floor will be installed lets the planks adjust to your indoor climate and reduces the risk of gapping or buckling after the job is done.
Marigold can be lightly sanded and refinished, though the number of times is limited by its veneer thickness. With a 20 mil wear layer, most homeowners can expect one careful screen-and-recoat refinish over the life of the floor — deep sanding is not recommended, as it risks cutting through to the core.
Engineered hardwood is the better fit for Florida because it’s built to resist the humidity swings that cause solid wood to cup and warp. More practically, solid hardwood cannot be glued or floated over concrete slab — the standard foundation type across Southwest Florida — while engineered construction handles slab installs without issue.
LW Flooring backs Marigold with a lifetime residential warranty and a 15-year light commercial warranty. Residential coverage protects against manufacturing defects under normal use conditions. Always review the full warranty document for exclusions — coverage typically does not extend to flooding, improper installation, or finish damage from unapproved cleaning products.
Ongoing care costs for Marigold are low. A bottle of Bona Hardwood Cleaner runs about $8–$12 and lasts several months of regular use. No special equipment is required beyond a microfiber mop. If the finish dulls over many years, a professional screen-and-recoat typically costs $1–$2 per square foot — far less than a full replacement.
Yes — Flooring Queen installs Marigold throughout the Southwest Florida region, including Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples, and surrounding communities. If you’re unsure whether your address falls within the service area, call or submit a measurement request online and the team will confirm during scheduling.
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.
Continue exploring:
Considering a different material?
Reviewed by Jack Maya, Lead Installer at Flooring Queen — 20+ years installing flooring in Southwest Florida.
Let’s Discuss Your Flooring Project Today
