Cedar Key SPC Rigid-Core Plank starts at $3.99 per square foot installed in Fort Myers — a warm caramel wood-look floor from Neptune’s Allusive collection. At 9-inch-wide planks with a natural wood-grain finish, it reads like real hardwood without any of the moisture vulnerability. It’s a practical, good-looking choice for Florida homes that need a floor built to last.
Southwest Florida is hard on floors. The combination of humidity, concrete slab construction, and tracked-in sand eliminates most traditional flooring options fast. Cedar Key’s 100% waterproof rigid core handles moisture from below and above — no swelling, no buckling — which matters whether you’re in a ground-floor condo in Cape Coral or a ranch home in Bonita Springs.
The 22-mil wear layer resists the kind of daily abuse that comes with high-traffic households, rental properties, and seasonal homes that sit closed in summer. GREENGUARD Gold certification means off-gassing is low, which counts in a tight Florida home. The pre-attached IXPE backing adds just enough cushion over concrete slabs.
| Plank Width | 9.13″ / 232 mm |
|---|---|
| Plank Length | 60.2″ / 1529 mm |
| Thickness | 0.39″ / 10 mm |
| Click System | Angle-Tight |
| Finish | Shadetech with Anti-microbial properties |
Flooring Queen installs Cedar Key at $3.99 per square foot, and that price covers the full job: pulling up your old flooring, getting the substrate ready for a floating install, laying the planks, and finishing with baseboards and transition strips. Old material gets loaded out with the crew — nothing left behind.
A few things sit outside that flat rate. Significant low spots or high spots in the slab that need leveling compound, stair nosing, decorative inlays, or unusually complex room layouts will add to the final number. Want to know exactly what your project comes to? We offer a free in-home measurement and put the quote in writing before any work begins.
Engineered hardwood and Cedar Key occupy similar visual territory — both mimic real wood grain at similar widths. The differences show up in how each performs in a Florida environment. Cedar Key’s SPC core is fully waterproof; engineered hardwood has a real wood veneer that swells if water sits on it long enough, and the core layers are still moisture-sensitive. On a concrete slab — the standard Florida foundation — SPC is the lower-risk choice.
Where engineered hardwood wins: it can be lightly sanded and refinished once or twice, and it carries the feel and resale appeal of real wood. Cedar Key can’t be refinished. If resale value and authentic wood are priorities, engineered hardwood is worth the higher cost. If durability in a humid, high-traffic environment is the main concern, Cedar Key is the more practical pick.
| Cedar Key | Engineered Hardwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | 100% waterproof core | Moisture-sensitive veneer and core |
| Scratch resistance / wear layer | 22-mil commercial wear layer | Real wood veneer; refinishable |
| Comfort underfoot | Pre-attached IXPE cushion | Slightly firmer; no built-in pad |
| Installed price | $3.99/sq ft installed | ~$8.99/sq ft installed |
| Best room | Any grade, wet or dry areas | Above-grade dry rooms only |
Sweep or vacuum Cedar Key regularly to clear sand and grit — a beater-bar vacuum head can scuff the surface over time, so use a hard-floor setting or a soft-brush attachment. For routine cleaning, a damp mop with a pH-neutral cleaner like Bona Hard-Surface Floor Cleaner works well; avoid anything acidic, ammonia-based, or abrasive. Do not use a steam mop — the heat and pressure can compromise the locking joints and backing over time. No sealing or refinishing is ever required. For technical guidance, see the World Floor Covering Association vinyl flooring guide.
Cedar Key has a genuinely waterproof rigid core — standing water won’t cause the planks to swell or buckle. That said, ‘waterproof’ applies to the plank itself. Water that seeps under the floor through gaps at the perimeter can still affect the subfloor beneath, so proper sealing at transitions and walls matters.
Cedar Key’s 22-mil wear layer puts it at the high end of residential SPC durability and handles daily claw traffic well without showing deep scratches. Accidents clean up easily since the surface doesn’t absorb liquid. For very large or especially active dogs, adding felt pads under furniture legs helps protect the finish long-term.
Flooring Queen installs Cedar Key throughout the region, including Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Estero, Bonita Springs, Lehigh Acres, and surrounding communities. If you’re not sure whether your address falls within the service area, just call or submit a quote request — coverage extends across most of Lee and Collier counties.
Each plank is 9.13 inches wide and 60.2 inches long — a wide-format size that reduces the number of seams visible on the floor. Fewer seams give smaller rooms a more open feel and let the wood-grain pattern read more naturally. Larger rooms benefit too, since the scale of the plank matches the space without looking busy.
Cedar Key works in virtually every room — kitchens, bathrooms, living areas, and bedrooms — because the floating install method suits both concrete slabs and wood subfloors at any grade level. The one consideration is direct outdoor exposure: covered lanais or screened porches with occasional moisture intrusion are fine, but fully exterior installs aren’t appropriate for any SPC product.
Ongoing maintenance costs for Cedar Key are minimal. A bottle of pH-neutral hard-surface cleaner — brands like Bona run under $15 — and a microfiber mop are all you need. There’s no refinishing, no resealing, and no periodic professional treatment required. The wear layer and finish are factory-applied and designed to last the life of the floor.
Flooring Queen has installed luxury vinyl and SPC plank for homes across Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties. Single-location accountability — our installers, our supply chain, our quote. 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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