Arce Paris SPC Rigid-Core Plank starts at $3.99/sq ft installed in Fort Myers — a warm beige floor from Alon Floors’ Compac+ Collection built for homes that need real durability without sacrificing a clean, neutral look. The wide-plank format and embossed-in-register texture give it the kind of grounded, natural character that works in open living spaces and busy households alike.
Southwest Florida homes put flooring through a lot: concrete slab foundations, high ambient humidity year-round, salt air near the coast, and heavy foot traffic from sandy shoes. Arce Paris is built for exactly that. Its 100% waterproof polymer rigid core won’t swell or warp when moisture works its way in from below or above, and the 1.5 MM attached EVA pad adds a measure of sound absorption and softness that bare SPC planks lack.
This product is rated for both residential and commercial use, so it holds up equally well in a full-time family home, a seasonal snowbird property, or a rental where tenant turnover is hard on surfaces. Kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and main living areas are all fair game.
| Construction | 100% Waterproof Polymer Rigid Core |
|---|---|
| Plank Width | 7” |
| Plank Length | 60” |
| Thickness | 6 MM |
| Wear Layer | 20 mill wear layer |
| Attached Pad | 1.5 MM EVA |
| Installation Method | Float |
| Click System | Valinge |
| Edges | RANDOM EIR |
Flooring Queen installs Arce Paris at $3.99 per square foot, and that price covers quite a bit: delivery to your home, removal of the old flooring, standard subfloor preparation, the installation itself, new baseboards, and transition strips between rooms. When the job is done, we take the debris with us.
A few things fall outside the base price. Significant subfloor leveling — anything beyond minor grinding or patching — is quoted separately. Stair nosing, custom border work, and intricate diagonal or herringbone patterns carry additional labor. The best way to know your actual project cost is to schedule a free in-home measure; you’ll leave with a written quote that breaks everything down before any work begins.
Shoppers who like the look of Arce Paris sometimes consider waterproof laminate as an alternative — the plank format and wood-tone visuals are similar, and laminate has come a long way on water resistance. The meaningful difference is at the core. Arce Paris uses a rigid polymer core that is fully waterproof, not just water-resistant at the surface. Laminate with a sealed top layer can handle spills if they’re cleaned up quickly, but a sustained leak or a bathroom with chronic humidity can still cause the HDF core to swell over time.
On the other hand, some laminate options offer a thicker overall plank that can feel more substantial underfoot. Arce Paris makes up some of that ground with its attached EVA pad. For Southwest Florida’s slab-on-grade construction and coastal humidity, the waterproof core is a genuine advantage.
| Arce Paris | Waterproof Laminate | |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | Fully waterproof rigid core | Water-resistant; HDF core can swell |
| Scratch resistance / wear layer | 20 mil wear layer | AC3–AC5 overlay; varies by product |
| Comfort underfoot | 1.5 MM EVA pad attached | Often thicker plank; pad sold separately |
| Installed price | $3.99/sq ft installed | ~$4.50/sq ft installed |
| Best room | Bathrooms, kitchens, any grade | Living areas; avoid wet rooms |
Sweep or dust-mop Arce Paris regularly — sandy grit from Southwest Florida floors is the fastest way to dull the finish over time. For routine cleaning, use a pH-neutral hard-surface cleaner like Bona Stone, Tile & Laminate or a comparable SPC-safe formula diluted in a damp mop. Never use a steam mop on this floor; the concentrated heat can weaken the click joints and the attached pad beneath the planks. Avoid harsh chemicals, wax-based products, or anything acidic, as these can cloud or break down the wear layer. A microfiber flat mop is the right tool for regular maintenance. For technical guidance, see the World Floor Covering Association vinyl flooring guide.
Arce Paris has a 100% waterproof polymer rigid core, so standing water on the surface won’t damage the plank itself. The practical limit is the perimeter: water that seeps under baseboards or sits in expansion gaps long enough can reach the subfloor. Keep edges sealed and address any pooling quickly.
The 20 mil wear layer on Arce Paris offers solid scratch resistance for most pets, including medium and large dogs with normal claw length. It won’t show everyday scuff marks easily, and cleanup from accidents is straightforward since the surface and core are both waterproof. Keep nails trimmed to extend finish life.
Flooring Queen installs Arce Paris throughout the region, including Cape Coral, Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, and surrounding communities. If you’re outside Fort Myers proper, give us a call — we cover a wide service area across Lee and Collier counties and can confirm availability during your measure appointment.
Arce Paris works well in virtually every room on or above grade — kitchens, bathrooms, living areas, bedrooms, and light-commercial spaces. It floats over the subfloor using an angle-click system, so it’s not glued down; avoid using it in spaces with extreme or uneven subfloor deflection where a rigid floating floor would flex and stress the joints.
At 7 inches wide and 60 inches long, these are genuinely wide planks that make most rooms read as larger and less busy than narrow-strip formats. Fewer seams mean the beige tone flows more continuously across the floor. The length also makes staggered installation straightforward and reduces the waste generated during cutting.
Alon Floors does not publish specific warranty terms in the product data available for Arce Paris, which is common for import-brand SPC lines sold through retail installers. Ask your Flooring Queen consultant for the current manufacturer documentation at time of purchase — coverage for residential SPC in this category typically addresses wear-layer integrity and structural defects under normal use conditions.
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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