Prime Xl 9 In Fountainbleau Oak SPC Rigid-Core Plank starts at $3.99/sq ft installed in Fort Myers — a warm natural oak floor built for the demands of coastal Florida living. From TRUCOR’s Prime XL collection, Fountainbleau Oak pairs wide 9-inch planks with a genuine wood-grain finish that reads calm and grounded without veering into rustic or trendy. Flooring Queen installs it throughout Southwest Florida on every grade level, including below-grade rooms and slabs.
The 8 mm thick core and IXPE pad back this floor against the conditions that eat up lesser products in Southwest Florida: concrete slabs that sweat in summer, salt-air humidity near the coast, and the expansion-contraction swings that hit seasonal homes left empty through August. It installs above, on, or below grade — no asterisks for your utility room or lanai-adjacent spaces.
The 20 mil wear layer means this floor holds up in high-traffic households, including vacation rentals that turn over frequently. The painted bevel edge and TRUWEAR finish resist the fine grit and sand that gets tracked in from beaches and construction-adjacent neighborhoods across Lee County.
| Construction | WPC |
|---|---|
| Size | 9″ 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 Fountainbleau Oak at $3.99 per square foot, and that price covers more than just the planks going down. It includes delivery, removal of your current flooring, standard prep of the existing subfloor, installation, baseboard reinstallation, and transition strips between rooms. Cleanup and material haul-off are included.
Some projects carry additional costs: significant subfloor leveling beyond routine prep, stair nosing installation, or pattern layouts that require extra cutting and material. Call us or schedule a free in-home measurement — we’ll walk the space, note anything that would affect the final number, and hand you a written quote before any work begins.
Engineered hardwood is the natural competitor to a wide-plank oak-look floor like Fountainbleau Oak because both target the same visual — real wood character in a format suited to Florida’s humidity. The difference is in how they respond to moisture. Engineered hardwood can handle humidity swings better than solid wood, but it is not waterproof. A leaking appliance, a wet dog, or a slow roof drip can cause swelling and cupping. The SPC core in this TRUCOR plank does not absorb water.
On the other hand, engineered hardwood can be sanded and refinished once or twice over its life, which SPC cannot. If the surface is badly gouged years down the road, you replace planks rather than refinish them. Engineered hardwood also costs meaningfully more to install in this market. For most Fort Myers homeowners, SPC wins on practicality; engineered hardwood wins on repairability and resale perception.
| Prime XL 9 in Fountainbleau Oak | Engineered Hardwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | 100% waterproof core | Moisture-tolerant, not waterproof |
| Scratch resistance / wear layer | 20 mil commercial-grade wear layer | Varies; surface can dent and scratch |
| Comfort underfoot | IXPE pad attached; softer than tile | Solid feel; no pad needed |
| Installed price | $3.99/sq ft installed | ~$8.99/sq ft installed |
| Best room | Any grade level, wet-risk areas | Above-grade, low-moisture rooms |
Sweep or vacuum on a hard-floor setting — avoid vacuums with a spinning beater bar, which can scuff the TRUWEAR finish over time. For damp mopping, use a pH-neutral cleaner such as Bona Hard-Surface Floor Cleaner or a product specifically labeled safe for luxury vinyl; acidic or solvent-based cleaners will degrade the wear layer and void the warranty. Never use a steam mop on SPC rigid-core flooring — the concentrated heat can warp the planks and compromise the locking joints. Wipe spills promptly, though the waterproof core means minor standing water is not an emergency. For technical guidance, see the World Floor Covering Association vinyl flooring guide.
The core of this floor is genuinely waterproof — standing water on the surface will not cause swelling or warping the way it would with wood or laminate. The locking joints and subfloor beneath are separate considerations; prolonged flooding that gets under the floor can still affect the slab or adhesive, so prompt cleanup is still the right move.
The 20 mil wear layer on this plank is rated for commercial use, which makes it one of the more durable surfaces available for pet households. Claw marks from large dogs are still possible under heavy use, but everyday activity is well within its range. Accidents clean up with a damp cloth — the waterproof core means no absorption and no odor lock-in.
This is an SPC (stone plastic composite) plank, which has a denser, more rigid core than traditional LVP (luxury vinyl plank). That rigidity means less flex underfoot, better resistance to indentation from heavy furniture, and a more stable platform over imperfect subfloors. Traditional LVP is slightly softer and more forgiving on uneven surfaces but can telegraph subfloor dips more over time.
A single room generally takes one day once material is acclimated; a full home is typically two to three days depending on layout complexity and subfloor condition. The angle-tap floating system on this plank is straightforward and doesn’t require adhesive, which keeps the timeline tight. Your Flooring Queen installer will give you a firm schedule after seeing the space.
The 9-inch by 72-inch format reads as genuinely large-plank in person, which works well in open floor plans and makes smaller rooms feel more spacious rather than busy. Wider planks require a flatter subfloor to avoid lippage between boards, so we check levelness during your measure. Cutting waste at walls is slightly higher than with narrower formats, factored into your quote.
In most cases, yes — this floating floor can install over existing tile or vinyl as long as the surface is flat, firmly bonded, and free of high spots. Loose tiles, curled vinyl edges, or significant height variations need to be addressed first. We assess all of that during your in-home measure and include any necessary prep work in the written quote so there are no surprises.
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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