Maarif Gray SPC Rigid-Core Plank starts at $3.99/sq ft installed in Fort Myers — a cool-toned gray floor from Alon Floors’ Compac+ Collection that reads as clean and contemporary in nearly any room. At 7 inches wide and 60 inches long, each plank has the scale to make smaller spaces feel more open. The random embossed-in-register edges give it genuine texture rather than a printed-flat appearance.
Maarif Gray is built for the realities of Southwest Florida living: concrete slab foundations, year-round humidity that climbs into uncomfortable ranges, and the salt air that follows you home from the Gulf. Its 100% waterproof polymer core won’t swell, buckle, or delaminate the way wood-based floors can when moisture works through a slab.
The 20 mil wear layer and commercial-grade construction make it a practical fit for rental properties, vacation homes with heavy foot traffic, and active households. It qualifies for residential and commercial use, so it transitions cleanly from a family room to a small retail or office space.
| Construction | 100% Waterproof Polymer Rigid Core |
|---|---|
| Plank Width | 7” |
| Plank Length | 60” |
| Thickness | 6 MM |
| Wear Layer | 20 mill wear layer |
| Attached Pad | 1.5 MM EVA |
| Installation Method | Float |
| Click System | Valinge |
| Edges | RANDOM EIR |
Flooring Queen installs Maarif Gray at $3.99 per square foot, and that price covers the full scope of a standard job: delivery, removal of the existing floor covering, surface prep for a clean substrate, angle-click installation, baseboard reinstallation, and transition strips at doorways. Old material gets loaded and removed from your property — nothing is left behind.
Upcharges apply when the job goes beyond standard conditions: significant subfloor leveling, stair nosing, or unusually complex room shapes can add to the final number. Contact Flooring Queen for a free in-home measurement and a written quote that reflects your actual square footage and any site-specific requirements.
Waterproof laminate and SPC rigid-core planks look similar on a showroom floor, but they behave differently under real-world conditions. Laminate — even products marketed as waterproof — has an HDF core that can absorb moisture at seams over time, particularly on concrete slabs where vapor transmission is a concern. Maarif Gray’s polymer core is genuinely inert to water throughout the full thickness of the board, not just at the surface.
Where laminate has the edge: it tends to feel slightly softer underfoot and can reproduce grain detail with high fidelity at a comparable price. If you’re not in a moisture-prone area and your subfloor is clean wood framing, laminate is a fair alternative. For Florida slab installs, the SPC core is the more durable long-term call.
| Maarif Gray | Waterproof Laminate | |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | 100% waterproof polymer core | Surface-resistant; HDF core can swell |
| Scratch resistance / wear layer | 20 mil commercial wear layer | Typically 12–20 mil AC3–AC4 |
| Comfort underfoot | 1.5 mm EVA pad attached | Slightly softer; pad varies by product |
| Installed price | $3.99/sq ft installed | $4.50/sq ft installed |
| Best room | Any room, including slab-on-grade | Above-grade or wood-framed subfloors |
Sweep or dust-mop Maarif Gray regularly to prevent fine grit — the kind that tracks in from Florida’s sandy driveways and beaches — from acting as an abrasive under foot traffic. Damp-mop with a pH-neutral vinyl floor cleaner such as Bona Hard-Surface Floor Cleaner; avoid acidic or oil-soap formulas that can dull the wear layer over time. Never use a steam mop: the sustained heat can stress the click joints and void most manufacturer coverage. For stubborn spots, a small amount of rubbing alcohol on a cloth works without damaging the surface. For technical guidance, see the World Floor Covering Association vinyl flooring guide.
Maarif Gray has a 100% waterproof polymer rigid core, meaning the plank itself will not absorb or be damaged by standing water. That said, water that sits long enough to seep under the floor and reach the subfloor is a subfloor problem, not a flooring problem — so prompt cleanup is still good practice.
The 20 mil wear layer puts Maarif Gray at the upper end of residential and into commercial-grade durability, which handles pet nails better than most residential-spec floors. Cleanup of muddy paws or accidents is straightforward — just wipe dry. It won’t stain or absorb odors through the core.
SPC rigid-core construction is more dimensionally stable than wood or HDF-based floors through humidity and temperature swings, making it a reasonable choice for seasonal homes. Keeping the AC set to a moderate level rather than turning it fully off helps, but Maarif Gray’s polymer core is far less reactive to those cycles than engineered wood would be.
Maarif Gray is rated for residential and commercial use and can go on any grade — slab, above-grade, or below-grade — making it versatile throughout the home. The one limitation is stairs: the float installation method doesn’t lend itself to stair treads, so discuss stair nosing options with Flooring Queen before planning a full-home install that includes a staircase.
A single large room typically runs one day for a crew; a full-home install covering multiple rooms and hallways generally runs two to four days depending on total square footage, room count, and how much furniture staging is involved. Maarif Gray’s angle-click Valinge system installs efficiently without adhesive dry time, which keeps the schedule tight.
Alon Floors does not publish specific warranty terms in the product data provided, so confirm exact coverage directly with Flooring Queen or Alon Floors before purchasing. SPC products in this category typically carry manufacturer warranties covering manufacturing defects and wear-through of the wear layer under normal use conditions — residential and commercial use applications both apply here.
When you buy LVP from Flooring Queen, our crew handles delivery, tear-out, prep, install, and trim — no subs, no surprises. One showroom in Fort Myers, one team accountable from quote to final baseboard. Call (239) 763-0770 for a free measure.
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Reviewed by Jack Maya, Lead Installer at Flooring Queen — 20+ years installing flooring in Southwest Florida.
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