Pre-engineered wood flooring installation

The right wood floor for a slab home

Solid hardwood struggles on a concrete slab in a humid climate: it swells, shrinks and can cup. Pre-engineered wood has a real hardwood wear layer over a cross-layered core that stays far more stable, which makes it the practical wood floor for most homes in Southwest Florida.

From the top it looks and feels like solid wood, in wide planks, long lengths and a full range of species and finishes.

Moisture first, then installation

Concrete slabs hold moisture, so the slab is checked before any wood goes down. That result decides the method: glued directly to the slab, or floated over an underlayment with a moisture barrier.

Planks are racked out from several boxes for a natural mix of color and grain, and an expansion gap is left at every wall and hidden under the trim so the floor can move with the seasons.

Condos and sound rules

Many condominium associations require a sound-rated underlayment under wood and other hard floors. If you're in a condo, check your association's rules before choosing a floor so the right underlayment can be included.

What's included

• Glue-down or floating installation
• Slab moisture checked first
• Moisture barrier and underlayment
• Sound-rated underlayment for condos
• Expansion gaps at every wall
• Stair nosing and transitions

Available in

• Estero
• Cape Coral
• Naples
• Fort Myers
• Bonita Springs
• Nearby communities