Canonical: https://jandastonedesigns.com/flooring/hardwood/ Engineered & solid hardwood · Parkay Floors · Everlife by MSI # Hardwood Floor Installation Engineered and solid hardwood for living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms in climate-controlled spaces. Real wood develops genuine patina over time and feels different underfoot than any vinyl alternative. From $8/sq ft installed. Price it (863) 267-4222 Lakeland flooring showroom: 5259 Florida Ave S, Lakeland · Mon-Fri 8-4 Florida installation needs moisture management other regions can skip. High humidity, concrete slab construction and air conditioning cycling can buckle or cup poorly installed hardwood within months. We test subfloor moisture, control acclimation time and select the right underlayment on every install. Engineered hardwood is the right default in Florida. Its cross-ply construction resists humidity-driven movement better than solid hardwood, and once installed it looks the same. For kitchens, high-traffic family rooms or anywhere near water, [LVP](https://jandastonedesigns.com/flooring/luxury-vinyl-plank-lvp/) is the more practical recommendation, and we will tell you plainly which rooms suit real wood. **Lines we carry:** Parkay Floors · Everlife by MSI Why hardwood ## What to know before you choose ### Real wood character Natural grain variation, knots and color depth that no print layer reproduces, with a patina that develops over time. ### Refinishable Solid hardwood can be sanded and refinished several times. Engineered hardwood with a thick veneer (3 mm or more) can be refinished once or twice. ### Engineered hardwood Cross-ply layers with a real hardwood veneer, typically 2 to 5 mm. Floating, glue-down or nail-down. Our default for Florida slab homes. ### Solid hardwood A single piece, typically 3/4 inch thick, nailed or stapled to a wood subfloor. Not suitable on concrete slab without significant build-up. ### Moisture managed Subfloor moisture testing, controlled acclimation and the right underlayment on every installation. Installed price range ## Estimate your floors Estimated installed range $3,200 - $5,600 Hardwood, 400 sq ft at $8-$14 / sq ft installed LVP ****** Tile ****** Hardwood ****** Laminate ****** Financing from $500 to $25,000 through Wisetack, 3-60 months for qualified buyers. [Details](https://jandastonedesigns.com/financing/) [Get my exact quote](https://jandastonedesigns.com/contact-us/?project=flooring&material=hardwood&sqft=400#estimate) Installed ranges per square foot, as published on this site. Your written quote follows a free on-site measure. How it works ## From selection to installation - ### Showroom visit Compare LVP, tile, hardwood and laminate samples side by side. Bring photos of the rooms you are renovating. - ### Free on-site estimate We measure square footage, inspect the subfloor and run a moisture test before quoting. - ### Material selection The final decision happens with samples in your home, so you see colors under your own lighting. - ### Subfloor prep Removal of existing flooring, subfloor leveling and moisture barrier installation. The single biggest factor in how a floor performs long-term. - ### Installation Installed to manufacturer specifications. Most rooms complete in one to two days. - ### Walkthrough and care We walk every transition, threshold and corner with you and hand off a care guide for your material. In the showroom ## See it in person Luxury vinyl plank samples in warm oak tones on a display stand Shower with blue plank-look wall tile, recessed niches and a pebble floor Stacked natural stone feature wall in the Lakeland showroom Shower with blue hexagon tile accent wall and brushed brass fixtures Rigid core LVP plank samples in grey and wood tones Porcelain floor tile sample racks in light stone looks Shower with marble-look wall tile, matte black fixtures and a hex mosaic floor Aisle of tile and flooring samples in the Lakeland showroom Mosaic and backsplash tile samples on a showroom wall FAQ ## Hardwood: common questions ### Can hardwood be installed in a Florida kitchen? Yes, with moisture management and the right product. Engineered hardwood handles kitchen-adjacent moisture better than solid, but spills must be wiped up immediately. For kitchens with frequent water exposure or young children, LVP is the more practical choice. ### What is the difference between engineered and solid hardwood? Solid hardwood is a single piece of wood, typically 3/4 inch thick. Engineered hardwood is cross-ply construction with a real wood veneer on top. Solid can be refinished more times. Engineered is more stable in Florida humidity, which is why it is almost always the right choice for slab homes. ### Can hardwood be installed over concrete? Engineered hardwood, yes, with a moisture barrier and glue-down or floating installation. Solid hardwood is not recommended on concrete without significant subfloor build-up. Most [Polk County](https://jandastonedesigns.com/service-areas/) homes are slab construction. ### How often does hardwood need refinishing? Solid hardwood typically needs sanding and refinishing every 7 to 10 years in residential use. Surface scratches can often be handled with a screen-and-recoat every 3 to 5 years, without full sanding. ### Will sunlight fade my hardwood? All hardwood shifts color under UV over the years. Cherry and walnut shift more; white oak and hickory shift less. Window UV film and rotating rugs slow the rate. The shift is part of real wood's character, not a defect. ### How long does hardwood installation take? Most rooms take two to four days, including moisture testing, acclimation, installation and finishing. Larger whole-home installations run five to seven business days. Click-lock engineered hardwood is faster than nail-down solid. 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