Cyrus Hawthorne Luxury Vinyl Planks SPC Rigid-Core Plank starts at $3.99 per square foot installed in Fort Myers — a walnut-toned floor from MSI Surfaces’ Cyrus collection that reads like real wood without the maintenance headaches. The Hawthorne colorway brings warm, medium-brown wood grain into homes that need a floor built for Southwest Florida’s humidity, concrete slabs, and coastal air.
SPC rigid-core construction means the plank won’t flex, buckle, or swell when humidity spikes — a genuine advantage in Fort Myers, where summer moisture levels can punish softer floors. The 5mm core sits flat on concrete slabs without an additional underlayment battle, and the 12-mil wear layer handles the kind of daily friction that coastal homes see: sandy feet, sliding furniture, pets moving between rooms.
This floor works well in main living areas, kitchens, bathrooms, and rentals where a durable finish matters more than a refinishable surface. Seasonal homeowners leaving for the summer will appreciate that rigid-core SPC tolerates the temperature and humidity cycling of a closed-up home better than engineered wood.
| Thickness | 5MM |
|---|---|
| Wear Layer | 12MIL |
| Warranty | Lifetime Limited Residential; 10-Year Limited Light Commercial |
At $3.99 per square foot installed, the price covers everything needed to get from bare subfloor to finished room: delivery to your Fort Myers home, removal of the existing floor covering, minor subfloor preparation for standard slab conditions, installation of the planks, baseboards, and transition strips between rooms, plus debris removal when the crew leaves.
Certain conditions add to the base price. Heavy subfloor leveling — common in older homes with uneven concrete — is quoted separately. Stair nosing, intricate herringbone or diagonal patterns, and custom inlay borders are also upcharges. Flooring Queen offers a free in-home measurement visit and a written quote before any work is scheduled, so you know the full number upfront.
Engineered hardwood gives you a real-wood veneer you can refinish once or twice, and it tends to feel warmer and quieter underfoot than SPC. If the look and feel of genuine wood is the priority and your home stays climate-controlled year-round, engineered hardwood is worth considering.
Cyrus Hawthorne wins on moisture tolerance. Engineered hardwood can swell, cup, or delaminate in humid Florida conditions or if water sits on the surface — kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms are risky. SPC rigid-core is fully waterproof through the core. It also installs for less, floats directly over concrete without adhesive, and handles the vacant-home humidity swings that are hard on wood veneer. The trade-off: you can’t sand and refinish it if the surface wears through years down the line.
| Cyrus Hawthorne Luxury Vinyl Planks | Engineered Hardwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | Waterproof core, fully moisture-safe | Surface-resistant only; can cup or swell |
| Scratch resistance / wear layer | 12-mil wear layer | Aluminum oxide finish; varies by product |
| Comfort underfoot | Firm; rigid-core with some give | Warmer, softer feel underfoot |
| Installed price | $3.99/sq ft installed | ~$8.99/sq ft installed |
| Best room | Kitchen, bath, laundry, whole-home | Bedrooms, dry living areas |
Sweep or dust-mop daily to keep sand and grit from acting as an abrasive on the 12-mil wear layer — this matters especially in coastal Southwest Florida homes where fine particles track in constantly. Mop with a pH-neutral cleaner such as Bona Hard-Surface Floor Cleaner or a diluted Fabuloso solution; avoid anything acidic, oil-based, or wax-based. Never use a steam mop on SPC — the sustained heat and moisture can loosen the click joints and void the manufacturer warranty. A dry or barely damp microfiber pad is the right tool for routine cleaning. For technical guidance, see the World Floor Covering Association vinyl flooring guide.
Cyrus Hawthorne is fully waterproof through the SPC rigid core — standing water won’t swell or damage the plank itself. That said, water that seeps under the floor and sits against the subfloor can still cause subfloor issues over time, so cleaning up spills and addressing leaks promptly is still good practice.
The 12-mil wear layer on Cyrus Hawthorne is solid enough for most dogs and cats. It resists everyday claw marks and is easy to wipe clean after muddy paws. Very large dogs with unclipped nails can eventually scratch through any vinyl wear layer, so keeping nails trimmed helps extend the floor’s appearance.
Cyrus Hawthorne works in almost every room in a residential home — kitchens, bathrooms, living areas, and bedrooms are all appropriate. Because it’s a floating SPC floor, it’s not recommended for saunas or steam rooms. It’s rated for light commercial use as well, so high-traffic areas in the home are no problem.
Exact plank dimensions aren’t listed in the published specifications for this SKU, so ask your Flooring Queen rep to confirm the length and width before ordering. Longer, wider planks generally make smaller rooms feel more open and reduce the number of seams — worth factoring in when you’re deciding on layout direction.
SPC rigid-core is one of the more stable flooring options for seasonal homes. The stone-plastic composite core resists the expansion and contraction cycles that come with months of unoccupied, less climate-controlled conditions. That said, keeping the AC set to at least 78–80°F while you’re away helps protect all interior finishes, not just the floor.
MSI Surfaces backs Cyrus Hawthorne with a Lifetime Limited Residential warranty and a 10-Year Limited Light Commercial warranty. Residential coverage is the stronger of the two and protects against manufacturing defects for as long as you own the home. Commercial coverage is capped at ten years. Review the full warranty document for exclusions, including improper installation or maintenance.
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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