Prime Xl 9 In Chantilly Oak SPC Rigid-Core Plank starts at $3.99 per square foot installed in Fort Myers — a natural oak-toned floor from TRUCOR’s Prime XL collection that reads warm and grounded without leaning rustic. The wide 9-inch plank format and painted bevel edge give it a relaxed, lived-in character that works equally well in a casual coastal cottage or a more polished open-plan home.
This plank is built for the realities of Southwest Florida living: high ambient humidity, concrete slab subfloors, and the salt-laden air that coastal homes deal with year-round. Its rigid core handles the moisture vapor that rises through slab foundations, and the IXPE attached pad softens the hard feel underfoot that bare concrete slabs can create.
The 20 mil wear layer and TRUWEAR finish make it a practical choice for vacation rentals and seasonal homes that see rotating guests and inconsistent climate control between stays. Floating installation with angle-tap locking means it can be placed above, on, or below grade — covering virtually every room in a Florida home.
| Construction | WPC |
|---|---|
| Size | 9″ x 72″ |
| Thickness | 8 mm |
| Wear Layer | 20 mil / 0.5 mm |
| Attached Pad | IXPE |
| Installation Method | Floating |
| Installation Level | Above, On, Below |
| Click System | Angle Tap |
| Edges | Painted Bevel |
| Finish | TRUWEAR |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Residential / 15 Year Commercial |
At $3.99 per square foot installed, Flooring Queen’s price covers the full scope of a standard job: product delivery, removal of your existing floor covering, standard surface preparation, installation, baseboard reinstallation, and transition pieces between rooms. Haul-away of old materials is included so your home isn’t left with a pile of debris.
Additional costs apply for significant floor leveling beyond routine prep, stair nosing installation, or any decorative layout work like herringbone. Flooring Queen offers a complimentary in-home measurement and a written quote before any work begins — no surprises at the invoice.
Chantilly Oak’s natural oak look puts it squarely in competition with engineered hardwood, and the honest comparison comes down to moisture tolerance and long-term cost. This SPC plank is fully waterproof through the core — standing water, pet accidents, and bathroom humidity won’t cause warping or delamination. Engineered hardwood is more moisture-tolerant than solid wood, but it is not waterproof and can swell or cup in Florida’s humidity if conditions shift.
On the other side, engineered hardwood carries real wood on its surface, which some buyers — and appraisers — respond to differently. It can be lightly refinished once or twice. This SPC plank cannot be refinished, though its wear layer is thick enough that refinishing rarely becomes necessary within a normal ownership window. Engineered hardwood runs roughly $8.99 per square foot installed through Flooring Queen.
| Prime XL 9 in Chantilly Oak | Engineered Hardwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | Waterproof through full core | Moisture-tolerant, not waterproof |
| Scratch resistance / wear layer | 20 mil / 0.5 mm TRUWEAR finish | Thin veneer; depends on species |
| Comfort underfoot | IXPE pad attached; softer on slab | Slightly harder; no built-in pad |
| Installed price | $3.99 / sq ft | ~$8.99 / sq ft |
| Best room | Any grade, wet or dry areas | Above-grade, low-humidity spaces |
Sweep or dry-mop Chantilly Oak regularly to clear the sandy grit that Southwest Florida homes accumulate fast — fine particles are what wear down a finish over time. Damp-mop with a pH-neutral cleaner such as Bona Hard-Surface Floor Cleaner or a product TRUCOR approves; avoid anything acidic, oil-based, or abrasive. Steam mops are not compatible with SPC rigid-core flooring — the heat and pressurized moisture can compromise the locking joints and the attached IXPE pad beneath the plank. Do not use a vacuum with an aggressive spinning beater bar on the plank surface. For technical guidance, see the World Floor Covering Association vinyl flooring guide.
The Chantilly Oak plank is waterproof through its full rigid core, so standing water on the surface won’t cause the plank itself to warp or swell. That said, water that migrates under the floor through gaps at walls or transitions can still affect the subfloor beneath. Keeping perimeter seams sealed and transitions properly installed matters.
The 20 mil wear layer on this plank is thick enough to handle routine pet traffic, claw scratching, and the occasional accident without visible damage under normal conditions. Cleanup is straightforward since the surface doesn’t absorb liquids. Very large or highly active dogs may still leave fine scratches over time, but it outperforms thinner LVP options.
SPC stands for stone plastic composite, which means the core contains limestone powder that makes the plank significantly denser and more dimensionally stable than traditional flexible LVP. That rigidity matters in Southwest Florida because it resists the expansion and contraction that temperature swings cause, and it performs better over slightly uneven concrete subfloors.
Waterproof rigid-core vinyl plank is widely accepted by SWFL buyers and does not typically hurt resale value the way older peel-and-stick or thin vinyl products did. It won’t appraise at the same level as genuine hardwood, but in a market where buyers expect moisture-resilient floors, a well-installed plank floor is a practical selling point rather than a drawback.
TRUCOR backs this plank with a limited lifetime residential warranty and a 15-year commercial warranty. Manufacturer warranties for SPC flooring in this category typically cover manufacturing defects and finish failure under normal use conditions, but do not cover damage from improper installation, flooding from external sources, or use of non-approved cleaners. Keep your installation receipt.
A single large room typically installs in one day; a full home of 1,500 to 2,000 square feet generally runs two to three days depending on layout complexity and subfloor condition. The angle-tap locking system on this plank is installer-friendly and doesn’t add significant time. Flooring Queen will give you a project-specific schedule at the time of your quote.
We chose every vinyl product in this catalog because it stands up to the realities of Florida living: humidity, sandy substrate, busy households. Flooring Queen installs what we sell, licensed and insured. 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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