Prime Xl 7 In Refined Oak SPC Rigid-Core Plank starts at $3.99 per square foot installed in Fort Myers — a warm taupe oak-look floor from TRUCOR’s Prime XL collection that brings genuine wood character without the moisture vulnerabilities that sink traditional hardwood in Southwest Florida. Wide 7-inch planks and a painted bevel edge give it the kind of presence that reads as real wood from across the room.
This floor is engineered for the conditions that shorten the life of most other materials in Southwest Florida: concrete slab foundations, high ambient humidity, and the salt-laden air that drifts inland from the Gulf. The rigid WPC core resists expansion and contraction even through seasonal temperature swings in vacation homes that sit closed and unconditioned for months at a time.
The IXPE pad is attached from the factory, which cushions foot traffic and softens the hard feel you’d normally get from a slab installation. Above, on, or below grade — this plank is rated for all three levels, making it just as suitable for a converted garage, a ground-floor condo, or a second-story bedroom.
| Construction | WPC |
|---|---|
| Size | 7″ x 72″ |
| Thickness | 8 mm |
| Wear Layer | 20 mil / 0.5 mm |
| Attached Pad | IXPE |
| Installation Method | Floating |
| Installation Level | Above, On, Below |
| Click System | Angle Tap |
| Edges | Painted Bevel |
| Finish | TRUWEAR |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Residential / 15 Year Commercial |
Flooring Queen installs Prime XL 7 in Refined Oak at $3.99 per square foot, and that price covers more than just dropping planks on the floor. It includes delivery to your home, removal of your existing floor covering, standard subfloor prep for a clean floating installation, the install itself, baseboard reattachment, transition strips between rooms, and cleanup when the crew is done.
Certain situations fall outside that base price: significant subfloor leveling where the slab is badly out of flat, stair nosing, or anything involving custom borders or diagonal lay patterns. We offer a free in-home measurement and a written quote before any work is scheduled, so there are no surprises on invoice day.
Engineered hardwood is the obvious comparison for a wide-plank oak-look floor like Refined Oak, and it has one real advantage: it’s actual wood, which some buyers value and which can be lightly sanded and refinished once or twice over its life. That matters if you’re chasing a specific grain pattern or want a floor you can restore rather than replace.
Where this SPC plank pulls ahead is everywhere moisture enters the equation — and in Southwest Florida, moisture is always in the equation. Engineered wood still swells, gaps, and cups when humidity cycles hard or a water source goes undetected. Refined Oak’s rigid core doesn’t. It’s also easier on a tile or concrete subfloor because it floats rather than requiring glue-down or nail-down methods. The installed cost difference is meaningful too.
| Prime XL 7 in Refined Oak | Engineered Hardwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | 100% waterproof rigid core | Moisture-tolerant, not waterproof |
| Scratch resistance / wear layer | 20 mil TRUWEAR finish | Aluminum oxide finish, thinner layer |
| Comfort underfoot | Attached IXPE pad, softer on slab | Firmer; underlayment adds cost |
| Installed price | $3.99/sq ft installed | ~$8.99/sq ft installed |
| Best room | Any level, wet or dry spaces | Dry above-grade rooms only |
Sweep or dust-mop Refined Oak regularly to clear the fine sand and grit that Southwest Florida homes track in — abrasive particles are the primary source of surface wear over time. For damp mopping, use a pH-neutral vinyl floor cleaner such as Bona Stone, Tile & Laminate or Rejuvenate Floor Cleaner; avoid anything acidic, oil-based, or ammonia-forward. Never use a steam mop on this floor — concentrated heat and moisture forced into the seams can compromise the locking system and the attached pad beneath the planks. Dry up spills quickly even though the core is waterproof, because standing water at the edges can eventually work into the subfloor. For technical guidance, see the World Floor Covering Association vinyl flooring guide.
The core of Prime XL 7 in Refined Oak is fully waterproof — standing water won’t swell or warp the plank itself. The risk with prolonged pooling is water migrating through the seams to the subfloor below. Clean up puddles promptly and the floor itself is safe.
A 20 mil wear layer is one of the thicker residential options available in SPC flooring and holds up well against dog nails and the daily chaos of pets. It won’t dent from claws the way hardwood does, and cleanup from accidents is straightforward on a waterproof surface — just wipe and go.
SPC (stone-plastic composite) has a denser, more rigid core than traditional LVP, which typically uses a softer PVC-based construction. That rigidity means SPC resists denting under heavy furniture, stays flatter on uneven subfloors, and handles temperature swings better — all relevant in Florida homes that heat up fast when the AC goes off.
At 7 inches wide and 72 inches long, these are genuinely large-format planks, and they make smaller rooms feel more open by reducing the number of visible seams on the floor. Fewer seams also means a faster install. In larger living spaces, the wide format looks proportional rather than busy.
In Southwest Florida’s resale market, waterproof SPC flooring reads positively to buyers because it signals low maintenance and moisture resilience — two things buyers here care about. It won’t appraise the same as hardwood, but it rarely detracts from a sale price the way dated carpet or cracked tile does, and it photographs well.
TRUCOR backs Prime XL with a limited lifetime warranty for residential use and a 15-year warranty for commercial installations. Warranty coverage is manufacturer-issued and applies to defects in the product itself; installation workmanship is covered separately through Flooring Queen’s own labor guarantee. Ask us for the full warranty document before purchase.
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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