Prime Xxl In Cottage Oak SPC Rigid-Core Plank starts at $3.99 per square foot installed in Fort Myers — a warm caramel oak look built wide and long for open floor plans. TRUCOR’s Prime XXL collection pairs a realistic wood grain finish with a rigid core that holds up in real homes. It’s the kind of floor that reads as hardwood but performs like the vinyl it actually is.
The 10-inch width and 84-inch plank length make Cottage Oak feel expansive in great rooms, primary suites, and open-concept living areas. That scale also means fewer seams — a practical advantage when you’re covering large slab-on-grade spaces common throughout Southwest Florida.
The rigid WPC core resists the dimensional swings that humidity brings to coastal and inland homes alike. Whether the house sits near Cape Coral’s canals or stays vacant half the year as a snowbird property, this floor won’t buckle or gap through seasonal humidity cycles. The cork underlayment is already attached, which matters on bare concrete where sound and underfoot softness would otherwise be lacking.
| Construction | WPC |
|---|---|
| Size | 10″x 84″ |
| Thickness | 10 mm |
| Wear Layer | 20 mil / 0.5 mm |
| Attached Pad | Cork |
| Installation Method | Floating |
| Installation Level | Above, On, Below |
| Click System | Angle Tap |
| Edges | Painted Bevel |
| Finish | TRUWEAR |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Residential / 15 Year Commercial |
Flooring Queen installs Prime XXL in Cottage Oak for $3.99 per square foot, and that price covers the full scope of a standard job: delivery to your home, removal of the existing floor covering, surface prep for a flat substrate, the floating installation itself, baseboard reinstallation, and transition pieces between rooms. Old material is loaded out and disposed of — you don’t manage that.
A few things fall outside that base number. Significant low spots or high spots requiring self-leveling compound, stair nosing for multi-level homes, and anything involving custom inlays or decorative borders are quoted separately. Call or schedule online and Flooring Queen will send a measurer to your home at no charge — you’ll leave that appointment with a written price, not a range.
Shoppers who want the caramel-oak look of Cottage Oak often price out engineered hardwood at the same time. Engineered hardwood delivers genuine wood texture and can add perceived value for buyers accustomed to traditional finishes. But in Southwest Florida’s humidity and on concrete slabs, it carries real risk — moisture migration from below can cause cupping and edge-lifting over time, and most engineered products void their warranty below grade.
Cottage Oak’s rigid core is fully waterproof and approved for below-grade installation without those concerns. The 20-mil wear layer is thicker than most engineered aluminum-oxide finishes, meaning scratch performance is comparable or better. The honest trade-off: engineered hardwood can be sanded and refinished once or twice; this floor cannot. If refinishability matters to you, engineered hardwood wins that round.
| Prime XXL in Cottage Oak | Engineered Hardwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | 100% waterproof core and plank | Moisture-sensitive; warps on slabs |
| Scratch resistance / wear layer | 20 mil commercial-grade wear layer | Thin aluminum-oxide finish, varies by brand |
| Comfort underfoot | Cork pad attached; softer on concrete | Firmer; pad optional, adds cost |
| Installed price | $3.99 / sq ft installed | ~$8.99 / sq ft installed |
| Best room | Any level, wet or dry spaces | Above-grade, low-humidity rooms |
Sweep or vacuum weekly — use a hard-floor setting rather than a beater bar, which can scuff the surface over time. Damp-mop with a pH-neutral cleaner such as Bona Hard-Surface Floor Cleaner or any product labeled safe for vinyl and LVP; avoid anything acidic, abrasive, or oil-based. Never use a steam mop on this floor — the concentrated heat can compromise the locking joints and the attached cork underlayment over time. For sticky spots or tracked-in sand (a daily reality in Southwest Florida), a damp microfiber cloth removes most residue without any chemical needed. For technical guidance, see the World Floor Covering Association vinyl flooring guide.
Prime XXL in Cottage Oak has a 100% waterproof rigid core, so standing water on the surface won’t damage the plank itself. That said, water that seeps through seams and sits beneath the floor for extended periods can affect the subfloor underneath. Clean up pooled water promptly and the floor will be fine.
The 20-mil wear layer gives this floor solid scratch resistance that handles most dogs’ nails under normal traffic. It won’t show the fine scratching that thinner vinyl products accumulate over months. Accidents clean up with a damp cloth since the surface is non-porous — just don’t let urine pool in the seams for long periods.
Cottage Oak includes a cork underlayment bonded to the back of every plank, so no separate pad purchase is needed. That cork layer absorbs sound transmission to rooms below and adds a noticeable softness underfoot compared to bare rigid-core planks — especially appreciated on concrete slab foundations.
In Southwest Florida’s resale market, buyers consistently respond well to waterproof vinyl plank, particularly in homes with slab foundations where hardwood carries moisture risk. The caramel-oak look reads as wood from a normal viewing distance. It won’t appraise as hardwood, but it won’t turn buyers away either — and a floor that’s in perfect condition sells better than worn hardwood regardless.
Cottage Oak is technically a WPC (wood-plastic composite) core product, which is a close relative of SPC (stone-plastic composite) — both are rigid-core formats that are stiffer and more dent-resistant than traditional flexible LVP. Rigid-core products resist indentation from furniture legs and temperature swings better than older-generation LVP, which could soften or gap in uninsulated Florida spaces.
Flooring Queen installs throughout the region — Cape Coral and Bonita Springs are regular service areas, along with Estero, Lehigh Acres, and the broader Lee and Collier County markets. If you’re unsure whether your address is covered, a quick call or the online scheduler will confirm it before you book the in-home measure.
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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