Blue Print SPC Rigid-Core Plank starts at $3.99 per square foot installed in Fort Myers — an off-white rigid-core floor from CPF Floors’ Project 2.0 collection with a clean, natural tone that reads light and airy without feeling stark. At 9″ x 48″ planks, it lays up with long, open lines that work well in both compact and open-plan rooms.
Blue Print is built for the conditions Southwest Florida actually throws at a floor. The rigid stone-plastic core doesn’t expand and contract the way wood-based products do under high humidity or salt air, which matters whether you’re half a mile from the Gulf or deep in a Lee County subdivision on a concrete slab.
The 20 mil wear layer and Heavy Residential / General Commercial traffic rating (23-32) mean it holds up to sandy shoes tracked in from the beach, pets, and the kind of steady foot traffic rental properties or year-round households put a floor through. The attached 1.5mm HD EVA pad adds just enough cushion to make standing on it comfortable.
| Product Type | Rigid Core Vinyl |
|---|---|
| Size | 9″x48″ |
| Thickness | 5.7mm |
| Wear Layer | 20 mil |
| Traffic Class | 23-32 Heavy Residential / General Commercial |
| Attached Pad | 1.5mm HD EVA PAD |
| Installation Method | Angle – Angle |
Flooring Queen installs Blue Print at $3.99 per square foot, and that price covers the full job: delivery to your home, removal and disposal of whatever flooring is coming up, surface prep within normal tolerances, the installation itself, baseboards, and transition strips between rooms or thresholds.
A few things fall outside the standard price — significant subfloor leveling work, stair nosing, intricate or diagonal layouts, and decorative borders are each priced as add-ons. The best way to get an accurate number for your specific rooms is a free in-home measure, after which we put a written quote in your hands before any work is scheduled.
Both Blue Print SPC and waterproof laminate target the same shopper: someone who wants a wood-look floor that can handle moisture without the anxiety of real hardwood. The core difference is structural. Blue Print’s stone-plastic composite core is dimensionally stable and genuinely impervious to water — you can mop it down without worry. Most waterproof laminates resist surface moisture but can still be compromised by standing water at seams or from below.
Laminate often wins on price per square foot installed and can feel slightly warmer underfoot. Blue Print wins on true waterproof performance, slab compatibility, and suitability for Florida’s humidity swings. If your rooms stay dry and you want to spend less, laminate is a fair trade. If moisture is any concern at all, the SPC core is the more durable long-term choice here.
| Blue Print | Waterproof Laminate | |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | Fully waterproof rigid core | Surface-resistant; seams vulnerable |
| Scratch resistance / wear layer | 20 mil commercial-grade wear layer | AC3–AC4 overlay; typically thinner |
| Comfort underfoot | 1.5mm attached EVA pad included | Some pads included; often comparable |
| Installed price | $3.99 / sq ft installed | ~$4.50 / sq ft installed |
| Best room | Kitchens, baths, slab-on-grade | Bedrooms, low-moisture living areas |
Sweep or dry-mop Blue Print regularly to clear the fine grit and sand that SWFL homes collect — left underfoot, that debris acts like sandpaper on any wear layer. For damp cleaning, use a pH-neutral vinyl floor cleaner (Bona Hard-Surface Floor Cleaner is a widely available option) and a well-wrung mop. Never use a steam mop on SPC flooring — the concentrated heat can damage the attached pad and loosen the locking joints over time. Avoid harsh solvents, wax-based cleaners, or any product that leaves a residue, as these dull the surface finish and are difficult to reverse. For technical guidance, see the World Floor Covering Association vinyl flooring guide.
Blue Print is fully waterproof — the rigid stone-plastic composite core will not swell, warp, or delaminate from water exposure. Surface spills, pet accidents, and even slow leaks under appliances won’t damage the plank itself. The one caveat: prolonged standing water around baseboards can still affect the wall cavity, so address leaks promptly.
The 20 mil wear layer on Blue Print is rated for Heavy Residential and General Commercial traffic, which puts it well above most residential-grade vinyl. Dog nails and everyday pet activity are within what that rating is designed to handle. Cleanup is straightforward — the waterproof surface wipes clean and doesn’t hold odors the way carpet does.
Blue Print handles seasonal vacancy well. The rigid SPC core resists the humidity cycling that causes wood-based floors to gap, cup, or buckle when a home goes unoccupied through a Florida summer. As long as the HVAC isn’t shut off entirely — keep it set to around 78–80°F to control moisture — this floor stays stable season after season.
Blue Print ships with a 1.5mm HD EVA pad already bonded to the back of each plank, so no separate underlayment purchase is needed. That factory-attached pad reduces hollow footstep sound and takes a little edge off the hardness of a concrete slab underfoot — two things that matter in most Florida homes.
A single room — say a master bedroom or a kitchen — usually goes in within a day. A whole-home project covering several hundred square feet can run two to three days depending on layout complexity and how much prep the subfloor needs. Blue Print uses an Angle-Angle floating install method, which is efficient and doesn’t require adhesive or nails.
Concrete slab is actually the ideal substrate for Blue Print. The rigid SPC core is dimensionally stable against moisture vapor that rises through slab, and the product carries no restrictions against below-grade or on-grade installation. Because the core doesn’t absorb moisture, it won’t react to the minor humidity fluctuations that are normal in Southwest Florida slab construction.
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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