Chromic Gray XL SPC Rigid-Core Plank starts at $3.99 per square foot installed in Fort Myers — a cool-toned gray floor from CPF Floors’ Project XL collection built for the demands of Florida living. The wide-plank format and gray palette work cleanly in open-plan spaces where consistent color and a modern, understated look are the goal.
Six millimeters of rigid-core vinyl sits on a 1.5 mm HD EVA pad, giving this floor a stable, solid feel underfoot — especially useful on the concrete slabs common throughout Southwest Florida homes. The waterproof core means humidity cycling between seasons, coastal salt air, and the occasional tracked-in puddle from the pool won’t swell or buckle the planks.
The heavy residential and general commercial traffic rating makes Chromic Gray XL a reasonable choice for busy households, short-term rentals, or snowbird properties that sit unoccupied through the summer months. Temperature and humidity swings in a closed-up home are far less of a concern with rigid-core vinyl than they would be with wood-based flooring.
| Product Type | Rigid Core Vinyl |
|---|---|
| Size | 9″ x 60″ |
| Thickness | 6 mm |
| Wear Layer | 20 mil |
| Traffic Class | 23-33 Heavy Residential / General Commercial |
| Attached Pad | 1.5 mm HD EVA |
| Installation Method | Angle – Angle |
Flooring Queen installs Chromic Gray XL at $3.99 per square foot, and that price covers the full scope of a standard job: delivery to your home, removal of the existing flooring, subfloor cleaning and minor prep, the installation itself, new baseboards, and transition strips between rooms. Old flooring materials are hauled off site — you don’t have to arrange disposal.
Some situations fall outside the standard scope and carry an upcharge: significant subfloor leveling work, stair nosing, diagonal or herringbone layouts, and custom border details. Contact Flooring Queen to schedule a free in-home measurement and receive a written quote scoped to your actual floor plan before any work begins.
Porcelain tile is the other go-to for wet Florida rooms, and it earns that reputation — a glazed porcelain surface is genuinely hard and scratch-resistant in ways vinyl can’t fully match. But it also runs roughly $8.99 per square foot installed, requires grout that needs periodic sealing, and is cold and hard underfoot with no give.
Chromic Gray XL costs less than half of that installed price, installs faster with no curing time, and the attached EVA pad makes it noticeably softer to stand on. The trade-off is honest: porcelain will outlast vinyl in very high-traffic or abrasive conditions, and its resale perception is generally higher. For everyday Florida living, the SPC plank is the more practical choice for most rooms.
| Chromic Gray XL | Porcelain Tile | |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | 100% waterproof rigid core | Waterproof surface; grout can absorb moisture |
| Scratch resistance / wear layer | 20 mil commercial wear layer | Glazed surface; harder but chips under impact |
| Comfort underfoot | Softer; 1.5 mm EVA pad attached | Hard and cold; no give |
| Installed price | $3.99 / sq ft | ~$8.99 / sq ft |
| Best room | Any room, including rentals | Wet rooms, high-heat areas |
Sweep or dust-mop Chromic Gray XL regularly to keep grit — especially the fine sand that migrates through Southwest Florida screen doors — from acting as an abrasive under foot traffic. For mopping, use a pH-neutral vinyl floor cleaner such as Bona Stone, Tile & Laminate or a diluted Murphy’s Oil Soap alternative labeled safe for LVP; avoid anything acidic or solvent-based. Never use a steam mop on SPC rigid-core vinyl — the sustained heat and moisture can compromise the locking joints and the attached pad over time. A dry or barely damp microfiber mop is the right tool for routine cleaning. For technical guidance, see the World Floor Covering Association vinyl flooring guide.
Chromic Gray XL has a fully waterproof rigid core, meaning standing water won’t swell or warp the planks themselves. That said, water that migrates under the floor and sits on the subfloor for extended periods can cause subfloor damage — so prompt cleanup of large spills or leaks still matters.
The 20 mil wear layer on Chromic Gray XL handles normal dog traffic and claw marks better than most residential-grade vinyl. Pet accidents clean up without staining the core since the plank is waterproof. Larger or heavier breeds may leave fine surface scratches over time, but everyday wear stays manageable.
Rigid-core SPC is well-suited to seasonal homes because it doesn’t expand and contract with humidity swings the way wood-based floors do. Chromic Gray XL can tolerate the temperature and moisture fluctuations of a closed-up Southwest Florida home through a hot, humid summer without buckling, gapping, or cupping.
Yes — Chromic Gray XL includes an attached 1.5 mm HD EVA pad, so no separate underlayment purchase is needed for most installations. That pad adds a modest amount of cushion underfoot and helps dampen sound transmission, which is especially useful in multi-story homes or over concrete slabs.
Each plank measures 9 inches wide by 60 inches long, which is noticeably larger than standard LVP planks. The wider, longer format means fewer seams across the floor, which tends to make a room feel more open and cohesive — particularly effective in larger living areas or open-plan layouts.
A single room typically takes one day or less; a whole-home install generally runs two to three days depending on square footage and layout complexity. Chromic Gray XL uses an angle-angle floating installation, which is straightforward for experienced installers and doesn’t require adhesive or curing time that would extend the schedule.
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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