Nove Selbourne Luxury Vinyl Planks SPC Rigid-Core Plank starts at $3.99 per square foot installed in Fort Myers — a natural-toned floor built on MSI Surfaces’ NOVE collection. The Selbourne colorway reads as a warm, organic wood look that works across a wide range of interior styles. Flooring Queen handles the full installation, so you get a finished floor without the coordination headache.
SPC rigid-core construction means there’s essentially no flex in the plank — it doesn’t buckle when humidity swings between a closed-up house in August and a freshly air-conditioned one in November. That stability matters on concrete slab foundations, which are the norm across Fort Myers and the surrounding coast, where moisture vapor rises through the slab year-round.
The 6-mil wear layer is a practical choice for moderate-traffic areas: main living rooms, guest bedrooms, dining rooms, and home offices. It holds up to everyday scuffs and the grit that blows in from Gulf-side properties. For a rental or a seasonal home that sits empty for months at a time, the rigid core won’t shift or gap the way thinner resilient products sometimes do.
| Thickness | 2MM |
|---|---|
| Wear Layer | 6MIL |
At $3.99 per square foot installed, Flooring Queen’s price covers measuring, delivery, pulling up and disposing of your existing floor covering, routine subfloor preparation, the plank installation itself, standard baseboard reinstallation, and transition strips between rooms. There are no surprise line items for those services.
Some projects do carry upcharges — significant floor leveling where a slab has settled unevenly, stair nosing pieces, or custom layout patterns like herringbone or diagonal runs all add labor. The best way to get an exact number is to schedule Flooring Queen’s complimentary in-home measure, which results in a written quote itemizing everything before any work begins.
Shoppers who like the natural wood look of Selbourne sometimes also look at engineered hardwood, and it’s worth being direct about the trade-offs. Engineered hardwood has a real wood veneer on top, which gives it a depth and warmth that even a well-made vinyl plank can’t fully replicate. It can also be lightly sanded and refinished once or twice over its life.
That said, engineered hardwood costs significantly more to install in Southwest Florida, and it doesn’t handle moisture the way SPC does. On a concrete slab near the coast, humidity and vapor transmission are real concerns that can cause engineered hardwood to cup or gap over time. Selbourne’s rigid core sidesteps that problem entirely, which makes it the more practical choice for most Florida homes.
| NOVE SELBOURNE Luxury Vinyl Planks | Engineered Hardwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | 100% waterproof core | Moisture-sensitive; can cup or warp |
| Scratch resistance / wear layer | 6-mil vinyl wear layer | Wood veneer; varies by species hardness |
| Comfort underfoot | Firm; rigid core, minimal give | Slightly warmer; wood feel underfoot |
| Installed price | $3.99 / sq ft installed | $8.99 / sq ft installed |
| Best room | Any grade; great on slabs | Above-grade; avoid wet areas |
Sweep or vacuum with a soft-bristle attachment regularly — Sandy debris from Gulf-area foot traffic is the most common cause of surface micro-scratches on vinyl wear layers, so removing grit before it gets ground in is the single most effective habit. For mopping, use a damp (not wet) mop with a pH-neutral cleaner such as Bona Hard-Surface Floor Cleaner or a product specifically labeled safe for LVP. Never use a steam mop on SPC flooring — the sustained heat can soften the adhesive layers and cause planks to release or warp at the joints. Avoid ammonia-based or abrasive cleaners, which can dull the surface finish over time. For technical guidance, see the World Floor Covering Association vinyl flooring guide.
The Selbourne plank itself is 100% waterproof — the SPC rigid core won’t swell, warp, or delaminate from water exposure. However, standing water left for extended periods can seep under the floor at seams or edges and reach the subfloor beneath, so cleaning up pooled water promptly is still the right move.
A 6-mil wear layer provides a reasonable level of scratch resistance for everyday pet activity, though very large or active dogs with long nails can leave marks over time on any vinyl surface. Cleanup of pet accidents is straightforward — the waterproof core means urine won’t penetrate the plank as long as it’s wiped up before it works under the edges.
SPC stands for stone plastic composite — the core is made with limestone powder, which makes it significantly denser and more dimensionally stable than traditional LVP, which uses a softer foam or PVC core. For Florida homes on concrete slabs, that rigidity means the floor is far less likely to flex, bounce, or expand with humidity changes.
Selbourne works well in living areas, bedrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms at any grade level — the waterproof core removes most room restrictions. The main caution is outdoor-adjacent spaces with direct UV exposure, like a sunroom with no shade coverage, where prolonged intense sunlight can cause fading since the wear layer is 6 mil rather than a thicker commercial-grade option.
A single room typically installs in one day; a full home — say 1,200 to 1,800 square feet — usually runs two to three days of install time once materials are on site. Scheduling, the in-home measure, and material lead time add to that, so plan for one to two weeks from first call to finished floor in most cases.
SPC rigid-core flooring handles seasonal vacancy better than most alternatives because the dense limestone composite core doesn’t expand and contract as dramatically as wood-based products through humidity swings. Keeping the AC set to a moderate temperature — rather than turning it off entirely — is still recommended to prevent extreme heat buildup that can stress any flooring material over time.
When you buy LVP from Flooring Queen, our crew handles delivery, tear-out, prep, install, and trim — no subs, no surprises. One showroom in Fort Myers, one team accountable from quote to final baseboard. Call (239) 763-0770 for a free measure.
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Reviewed by Jack Maya, Lead Installer at Flooring Queen — 20+ years installing flooring in Southwest Florida.
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