Syrah Engineered Hardwood starts at $8.99 per square foot installed in Fort Myers — a wirebrushed European White Oak from LW Flooring’s Sonoma Valley collection in a warm taupe tone. The 7-1/2-inch wide planks and micro-beveled edges give it the kind of relaxed, wine-country character that reads equally well in casual coastal homes and more formal dining rooms.
At 1/2-inch thick with a 2 mm wear layer, Syrah is built for the real demands of Southwest Florida living. It handles the humidity swings common between rainy season and peak air-conditioning use, and its engineered core is more dimensionally stable than solid wood over concrete slabs — the foundation type in the vast majority of homes from Cape Coral to Estero.
The wirebrushed finish hides fine scratches and everyday grit better than a smooth surface would, which matters in homes where sandy floors are a fact of life. The four available installation methods — float, glue, nail, or staple — give Flooring Queen’s installers flexibility across different subfloor conditions, including the concrete slabs common in seasonal and rental properties here.
| Plank Width | 7-1/2″ |
|---|---|
| Plank Length | 75-1/4″ Random Length |
| Thickness | 1/2″ |
| Wear Layer | 2 mm |
| Finish | Polyurethane with Aluminum Oxide |
| Species | European White Oak |
Flooring Queen installs Syrah at $8.99 per square foot, and that price covers more than just the wood going down. Delivery to your home, removal of your old flooring, standard subfloor preparation, the installation itself, baseboards, transition strips, and cleanup and disposal of debris are all included in that number.
A few situations add to the base price: significant subfloor leveling beyond routine prep, stair nosing, intricate herringbone or diagonal patterns, and custom border work. The best way to get a firm number for your specific rooms is to schedule a free in-home measure — you’ll walk away with a written quote before any commitment is made.
Syrah is engineered hardwood, not solid, and that distinction matters in Southwest Florida. Solid hardwood is a single piece of wood milled to full thickness — typically 3/4 inch — and it expands and contracts more dramatically with humidity swings. In a climate where indoor humidity can jump 30 points between seasons, that movement causes cupping, gapping, and squeaking over concrete slabs. Engineered hardwood uses a cross-ply plywood core that resists that movement, making it a more practical choice here.
Where solid hardwood wins: it can be sanded and refinished more times over its life, which appeals to owners planning a 30-plus-year stay. Syrah’s 2 mm wear layer supports light refinishing but not repeated deep sanding. Solid also carries a stronger resale story in certain markets, though engineered oak is increasingly standard in high-end new construction.
| Syrah | Solid Hardwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | Resistant to humidity; not waterproof | Lower tolerance for humidity swings |
| Scratch resistance / wear layer | 2 mm wear layer, wirebrushed finish | Full-thickness sanding stock, no set wear layer |
| Comfort underfoot | Warm, slightly cushioned over plywood core | Firm, warm — traditional wood feel |
| Installed price | $8.99 per sq ft installed | Typically $10–$14+ per sq ft installed |
| Best room | Living rooms, bedrooms, on-grade slabs | Above-grade rooms with stable humidity |
Sweep or dust-mop Syrah daily to keep grit from grinding into the polyurethane finish — the wirebrushed texture can trap fine particles from sandy Florida floors. For damp cleaning, use a well-wrung microfiber mop with a hardwood-safe cleaner such as Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner or a similar pH-neutral formula; avoid vinegar, ammonia-based products, and steam mops, all of which degrade the aluminum oxide finish over time. Never allow standing water to sit on the surface, and place felt pads under furniture legs to protect the 2 mm wear layer from point-load scratches. For technical guidance, see the National Wood Flooring Association consumer hardwood information.
LW Flooring recommends acclimating Syrah for at least 48 to 72 hours in the room where it will be installed. In Southwest Florida, where indoor humidity often runs higher than manufacturer norms during summer, giving the planks a full 72 hours helps reduce the risk of post-install expansion or gapping.
Yes, Syrah can be lightly refinished — the 2 mm wear layer is enough for one careful screen-and-recoat, though it won’t support the repeated deep sanding that a solid hardwood floor can take. If you’re planning a 20-plus-year stay and want multiple refinish cycles, solid hardwood is worth comparing.
Syrah can be floated over existing hard surfaces including tile, vinyl, and laminate, provided they are flat, firmly bonded, and within the subfloor flatness tolerances required by LW Flooring. Loose tiles, high grout lines, or significant lippage usually need to be addressed first — your installer will assess this during the measure.
Yes — Flooring Queen serves the broader Southwest Florida region, including Cape Coral, Naples, Bonita Springs, and surrounding communities. If you’re unsure whether your neighborhood is in the service area, the free in-home measure consultation is the fastest way to confirm scheduling and get a firm quote.
Syrah works well in living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and main hallways — essentially any above- or on-grade space with controlled humidity. Avoid full bathrooms, laundry rooms, or other areas where standing water is a regular risk, since engineered hardwood is moisture-resistant but not waterproof. Below-grade installations are not recommended.
The wirebrushed finish on Syrah does a better job masking light pet scratches than a high-gloss surface would, and the 2 mm wear layer provides meaningful protection against everyday claw traffic. For cleanup, pet accidents should be wiped up quickly — prolonged moisture exposure is the bigger risk to any wood floor than the scratching itself.
Real hardwood in Florida needs an installer who’s worked through every season here. Our crew knows how to acclimate, fasten, and finish wood floors so they don’t gap in January or cup in August. Free written 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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