Charcoal SPC Rigid-Core Plank starts at $3.99 per square foot installed in Fort Myers — a deep, dark-toned floor from CPF Floors’ Quick48+ collection built for homes that need serious durability without sacrificing a clean, modern look. The charcoal colorway reads as a refined dark natural, grounding open living spaces or giving bedrooms a grounded, intentional feel. Flooring Queen handles every install across Southwest Florida.
With a 5.5mm total thickness, a 4mm rigid core, and a 1.5mm HD EVA pad attached at the factory, this plank handles the conditions Southwest Florida throws at floors: high ambient humidity, concrete slab subfloors, and the salt air that drifts inland from the coast. The 100% waterproof rigid core won’t swell or buckle if a pipe sweats or a screen-door seal lets in a rain splash.
The 20 mil wear layer and heavy-residential to general-commercial traffic rating (Class 23–33) make it a strong choice for rental properties, snowbird homes that sit empty for months, and high-traffic main living areas. The 7″ × 48″ plank size moves quickly with angle-angle installation, keeping labor time lean.
| Product Type | Rigid Core Vinyl |
|---|---|
| Size | 7″x48″ |
| Thickness | 5.5mm |
| Wear Layer | 20 Mil |
| Traffic Class | 23 – 33 Heavy Residential / General Commercial |
| Attached Pad | 1.5mm HD EVA PAD |
| Installation Method | Angle – Angle |
Flooring Queen installs Charcoal SPC Rigid-Core Plank at $3.99 per square foot, all-in for most jobs. That price covers delivery to your home, removal and disposal of the existing floor covering, standard surface prep, the full installation, base molding, and transition strips between rooms or doorways.
A few things can add to that number: significant subfloor leveling beyond routine prep, stair nosing, or any custom layout pattern like herringbone. Those get called out clearly before any work begins. Call or schedule online and Flooring Queen will send someone out to measure the space and hand you a written quote at no charge.
Waterproof laminate and SPC rigid-core vinyl look similar in a showroom and carry similar price points, but they behave differently under Florida conditions. SPC has a fully inert plastic core — it cannot absorb moisture, period. Most waterproof laminates resist surface spills well but can still be compromised by water that migrates under the floor through seams or at the perimeter, which matters on slab homes where vapor pressure is a real factor.
Laminate also tends to feel slightly softer underfoot because of its HDF core, while SPC’s rigid construction resists denting from furniture legs and pet nails more consistently. If you’re on a slab, near the coast, or have pets, SPC is the more defensible choice. Laminate wins on budget — installed price runs about $4.50 per square foot — and some shoppers prefer its acoustic profile.
| Charcoal | Waterproof Laminate | |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | 100% waterproof rigid core | Surface-resistant; seams can allow moisture |
| Scratch resistance / wear layer | 20 mil commercial-grade wear layer | AC-rated HDF; can chip at edges |
| Comfort underfoot | 1.5mm attached HD EVA pad | Slightly softer HDF core feel |
| Installed price | $3.99 / sq ft installed | ~$4.50 / sq ft installed |
| Best room | Baths, kitchens, slab-on-grade | Bedrooms, above-grade dry areas |
Sweep or dry-mop Charcoal SPC daily to clear the fine grit and sand that’s unavoidable in Southwest Florida — abrasive particles left underfoot do more surface damage than foot traffic alone. For wet cleaning, use a pH-neutral cleaner such as Bona Hard-Surface Floor Cleaner or a diluted product specifically labeled safe for vinyl; acidic or solvent-based cleaners can break down the wear layer’s finish over time. Skip steam mops entirely — sustained heat and steam can compromise the locking joints and the attached EVA pad, voiding most manufacturer coverage. Wipe up standing water at doorways promptly; the core is waterproof, but extended pooling at wall edges can work under the baseboards. For technical guidance, see the World Floor Covering Association vinyl flooring guide.
The rigid core in this plank is 100% waterproof — standing water on the surface won’t cause the floor itself to swell or delaminate. The practical caveat: water that sits at the perimeter and gets behind baseboards or under the slab membrane is a subfloor issue, not a flooring issue. Clean up puddles promptly and caulk transitions in wet areas.
The 20 mil wear layer is rated for heavy residential and general commercial traffic, which puts it well above the entry-level vinyl products that show scratch marks within months of pet activity. Claw scratches are less likely to penetrate to the decorative layer at this thickness, and the waterproof core means accidents that aren’t caught immediately won’t cause permanent damage — just wipe clean.
A single room typically wraps in one day; a full home of 1,200–1,500 square feet generally runs two to three days depending on layout complexity and how much existing flooring needs to come up first. Angle-angle installation on this plank is straightforward and doesn’t require acclimation time, which keeps the schedule tight. Your Flooring Queen rep will confirm timing at the measure.
Charcoal SPC works on any above-grade or on-grade surface — living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and enclosed lanais are all fair game. It’s not rated for below-grade (basement) installs, but that’s rarely relevant in Southwest Florida. The dark charcoal tone shows dust more readily than mid-tone floors, so high-traffic entryways may need more frequent sweeping.
A 1.5mm HD EVA pad comes pre-attached to each plank from the factory, so no separate underlayment purchase is needed. That pad does two things: it softens the feel underfoot compared to bare SPC, and it dampens impact sound — useful in multi-story homes or anywhere you want to reduce hollow footfall noise on a hard substrate like concrete slab.
Flooring Queen installs Charcoal SPC Rigid-Core Plank throughout Southwest Florida, including Cape Coral and Naples along with the surrounding communities. If you’re not sure whether your address falls in the service area, the easiest way to confirm is to request the free in-home measure — a Flooring Queen rep will come out, take precise measurements, and leave you with a firm installed price.
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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