Prescott Sandino Luxury Vinyl Planks SPC Rigid-Core Plank starts at $3.99 per square foot installed in Fort Myers — a natural-toned wood-look floor built on MSI Surfaces’ Prescott collection. The Sandino colorway reads as warm, grounded natural wood, the kind that works across open floor plans and busy households alike. At 6.5MM thick with a 20-mil wear layer, it’s sized for real life, not just the showroom.
Southwest Florida homes take a beating from humidity, salt air, and concrete slab foundations that shift with the seasons. Sandino’s rigid SPC core doesn’t flex or buckle when moisture levels swing — which matters whether you’re a year-round Fort Myers resident or a snowbird who locks the door in April and returns in October.
The 20-mil wear layer is built for rooms that actually get used: kitchens, hallways, main living areas, and light commercial spaces. It resists the daily grind of sandy shoes dragged in from the beach, furniture legs, and the general wear of a home that earns its keep.
| Thickness | 6.5MM |
|---|---|
| Wear Layer | 20MIL |
| Warranty | Lifetime Limited Residential, 20-Year Limited Light Commercial,15-Year Limited Commercial |
Our installed price for Prescott Sandino is $3.99 per square foot, and that figure covers the full scope of a standard project: material delivery, removal of your current flooring, surface prep for typical conditions, installation, baseboard reinstallation, and transition strips between rooms. Debris and old flooring get hauled off the same day.
A few things fall outside that base rate: significant subfloor leveling, stair nosing, herringbone or diagonal lay patterns, and custom border work all carry an upcharge because they add meaningful labor time. Not sure what your space needs? We offer a free in-home measurement and a written quote so you know the full number before anyone orders a single box.
Engineered hardwood is the most common floor shoppers compare to a quality SPC plank — and there are real differences worth knowing before you decide. Sandino wins on water resistance: the SPC core is fully waterproof throughout, while engineered hardwood can swell or cup when exposed to standing water or prolonged humidity. In Southwest Florida’s climate, that’s not a minor point.
Where engineered hardwood has the edge is underfoot feel and the ability to be lightly sanded and refinished if the surface shows deep wear years down the road. Sandino can’t be refinished — when the wear layer is gone, it’s replaced. But at $3.99 installed versus roughly $8.99 for engineered hardwood, the cost gap is wide enough that many homeowners choose SPC and bank the difference.
| Prescott Sandino Luxury Vinyl Planks | Engineered Hardwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | Fully waterproof SPC core | Moisture-sensitive; can cup or swell |
| Scratch resistance / wear layer | 20-mil commercial-grade wear layer | Varies by finish; thinner veneer |
| Comfort underfoot | Rigid but stable; attached pad helps | Warmer, softer feel underfoot |
| Installed price | $3.99 per sq ft installed | ~$8.99 per sq ft installed |
| Best room | Any room, including wet areas | Dry living areas, bedrooms |
Keep Sandino clean with a dry microfiber mop for daily dust and a pH-neutral cleaner — brands like Bona Hard-Surface Floor Cleaner work well — diluted and damp-mopped as needed. Avoid steam mops entirely: the heat and pressure can compromise the plank’s locking joints and the wear layer bond over time. Skip anything acidic or abrasive, including vinegar-based solutions. For vacuuming, turn off or avoid the beater bar setting, which can scuff the surface finish on resilient floors. Grit tracked in from outside is the biggest long-term threat to the wear layer, so door mats at entries pay dividends. For technical guidance, see the World Floor Covering Association vinyl flooring guide.
Prescott Sandino is genuinely waterproof at the core — the SPC construction doesn’t absorb water, so spills and splashes won’t swell or warp the plank. The caveat is the subfloor below: if water finds a way under the floor through gaps at the perimeter, that area can still be affected over time. Keep perimeter caulking tight and you’re well protected.
The 20-mil wear layer on Sandino is rated for light commercial use, which means it’s built well above the threshold most pet households put it through. It handles claws, accidents, and repeated cleaning without degrading quickly. Blotting up pet messes promptly protects the seams; the planks themselves won’t stain or absorb liquid.
SPC (Stone Plastic Composite) has a rigid mineral-based core, while traditional LVP uses a softer, more flexible vinyl body. The rigid core means Sandino resists denting from heavy furniture, stays flat over uneven subfloors, and holds up better in temperature swings. The trade-off is a slightly firmer feel underfoot compared to softer LVP.
The product facts for Prescott Sandino do not specify an attached underlayment pad. Ask your Flooring Queen rep during your measure appointment — if pad isn’t pre-attached, we’ll confirm whether a separate underlayment is recommended for your specific subfloor and installation conditions.
SPC’s rigid core is significantly more stable than wood-based floors during seasonal vacancy, so Prescott Sandino handles the humidity cycling common in unoccupied Southwest Florida homes better than most alternatives. We still recommend keeping the AC set to a moderate level — not off entirely — to prevent extreme heat buildup that can stress any floating floor system.
Prescott Sandino is well-suited for concrete slab installation, which is the standard foundation across most of Southwest Florida. The SPC core tolerates the minor moisture vapor that concrete can emit and doesn’t require the moisture barriers that wood-based floors often do. It can be installed directly over a properly prepared slab without the concern of swelling or warping.
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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