Artic White SPC Rigid-Core Plank starts at $3.99 per square foot installed in Fort Myers — a clean, bright white floor from Maxxi Floors’ Prime Collection that reads as crisp and modern in any room. At 5 mm thick with a 20 mil wear layer, it’s built to last well beyond its price point. Flooring Queen carries and installs it throughout Southwest Florida.
Florida homes built on concrete slabs get a direct benefit from SPC rigid-core construction — the solid stone-plastic composite core won’t swell, buckle, or gap when humidity climbs during rainy season or after a slow leak under the refrigerator. That makes Artic White a practical choice for kitchens, laundry rooms, bathrooms, and any ground-level living space where moisture is a daily reality.
The bright white tone also works well in snowbird homes and seasonal rentals where light, easy-to-clean surfaces make the space feel fresh between occupants. Salt air near the coast won’t affect the core or finish, and the 20 mil wear layer holds up under the kind of sandy foot traffic that comes with coastal living.
| Thickness | 5 mm |
|---|---|
| Wear Layer | 20 mil |
Flooring Queen installs Artic White at $3.99 per square foot, and that price covers the full scope of a standard residential job: pulling up your existing floor covering, disposing of the old material, prep work on a flat and sound subfloor, installation of the planks, and fitting new baseboards and transition strips where needed.
Extras that move the price are legitimate ones — significant subfloor leveling beyond routine skim-coating, stair nosing, diagonal or herringbone layouts, and custom border work. Schedule a free in-home measure and Flooring Queen will walk through the space with you, identify anything outside the base scope, and hand you a written quote before any commitment is made.
Artic White draws shoppers who are also considering large-format white porcelain tile — both are fully waterproof and both deliver a clean, light aesthetic. Where they differ matters for Florida living. Porcelain is harder underfoot and acoustically louder, which becomes noticeable in open-plan great rooms. SPC sits quieter, flexes slightly underfoot, and installs faster, which lowers the labor portion of the cost. Porcelain wins on heat resistance and long-term surface hardness — it won’t dent under a dropped cast iron pan. SPC wins on comfort, cost, and turnaround time. If you have radiant heat, porcelain handles it better. If you want the white floor look without the cold-slab feel, Artic White is the more livable choice for most rooms.
| Artic White | Porcelain Tile | |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | 100% waterproof core | 100% waterproof; grout needs sealing |
| Scratch resistance / wear layer | 20 mil wear layer | Nearly unscratchable surface |
| Comfort underfoot | Slightly resilient, quieter | Hard, cold, echoes foot traffic |
| Installed price | $3.99/sq ft installed | $8.99/sq ft installed |
| Best room | Living areas, baths, kitchens | High-heat or high-impact areas |
Sweep or dust-mop Artic White regularly — fine grit tracked in from outside is the main culprit for dulling any light-colored floor over time. For wet cleaning, use a damp mop with a pH-neutral vinyl floor cleaner such as Bona Stone, Tile & Laminate or Rejuvenate All-Floors; avoid anything acidic, oil-based, or abrasive. Never use a steam mop on SPC — the concentrated heat can soften the adhesive bond in the wear layer and void the manufacturer’s warranty. Wring your mop nearly dry before it touches the floor. For technical guidance, see the World Floor Covering Association vinyl flooring guide.
Artic White’s SPC core is genuinely waterproof — standing water on the surface will not damage the plank itself. The caveat is the seam: water that sits long enough to work through the click joints and reach an unsealed subfloor can cause subfloor issues over time, so wipe up puddles rather than letting them pool for hours.
The 20 mil wear layer gives Artic White solid scratch resistance for most dog breeds, including larger dogs with harder nails. Cleanup of accidents is straightforward since the core is waterproof, but trim nails regularly — no vinyl wear layer is immune to deep gouges from very sharp or unclipped claws dragging across the surface.
SPC uses a stone-plastic composite core that’s significantly denser and more dimensionally stable than the flexible PVC core in traditional LVP. For Florida homes on concrete slabs, that rigidity means fewer issues with minor subfloor irregularities telegraphing through the floor, and the plank is less prone to expanding and contracting with humidity swings. Standard LVP is softer underfoot but can be less stable in high-heat or high-humidity environments.
Flooring Queen installs Artic White throughout the region, including Cape Coral and Bonita Springs, as well as surrounding communities across Lee and Collier counties. If you’re unsure whether your address falls within the service area, call or request a measure online and the team will confirm coverage for your neighborhood.
The product facts for Artic White do not list an attached underlayment pad, so plan to discuss a separate underlayment with your Flooring Queen installer. A quality underlayment reduces sound transmission and adds a small amount of softness underfoot — your installer can recommend the right thickness for your specific subfloor condition.
Specific warranty documentation for Artic White from Maxxi Floors was not available in the product data provided, so confirm exact terms with Flooring Queen before purchase. SPC products in this category typically carry residential wear-layer warranties ranging from 10 to lifetime, covering manufacturing defects and wear-through — ask for the written warranty sheet when you receive your quote.
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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