Prime Xxl In Tower Oak SPC Rigid-Core Plank starts at $3.99 per square foot installed in Fort Myers — a wide-format beige oak floor built to handle real life in Southwest Florida homes. From TRUCOR’s Prime XXL collection, Tower Oak delivers a warm, natural wood look in an oversized 10-by-84-inch plank that makes rooms read larger and grounding at the same time.
Tower Oak is a practical fit for any room in a Southwest Florida home, including bathrooms, kitchens, laundry areas, and below-grade spaces on a concrete slab. The core construction handles the humidity cycles this region puts floors through year-round, and the cork-backed underlayment cushions the rigidity you typically feel on slab foundations.
For properties close to the coast, where salt air accelerates wear on natural materials, a fully synthetic floor like this holds up without swelling, warping, or finish degradation. Rental properties and snowbird homes benefit especially — there’s no need to worry about what the floor is doing between seasons.
| Construction | WPC |
|---|---|
| Size | 10″x 84″ |
| Thickness | 10 mm |
| Wear Layer | 20 mil / 0.5 mm |
| Attached Pad | Cork |
| Installation Method | Floating |
| Installation Level | Above, On, Below |
| Click System | Angle Tap |
| Edges | Painted Bevel |
| Finish | TRUWEAR |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Residential / 15 Year Commercial |
At $3.99 per square foot installed, Flooring Queen’s price covers material delivery, removal of the old flooring, standard subfloor preparation, the full floating installation, baseboard reinstallation, and transition strips between rooms. Haul-away of the old material is included — nothing extra when the truck leaves.
Some jobs carry additional costs: significant subfloor leveling beyond routine prep, stair nosing on multi-level homes, or any decorative border work. Flooring Queen offers a free in-home measurement and puts the full scope in writing before any work begins, so there are no surprises on the final invoice.
Tower Oak gives you a beige oak look that reads nearly identical to engineered hardwood at a fraction of the installed cost. The meaningful difference is how each product handles Southwest Florida’s moisture environment. Engineered hardwood uses a real wood veneer over a plywood core — it can swell with prolonged humidity exposure, and spills that sit unattended can cause permanent damage. This SPC plank has a waterproof rigid core, making it a more forgiving choice for slabs, bathrooms, and homes that aren’t climate-controlled year-round.
Where engineered hardwood wins: it adds authentic material value to a home and can sometimes be lightly sanded and refinished, extending its life beyond what vinyl can offer. If resale comparables and a refinishable surface matter more than moisture resistance, engineered hardwood is worth the higher cost.
| Prime XXL in Tower Oak | Engineered Hardwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | 100% waterproof rigid core | Moisture-sensitive; veneers can swell |
| Scratch resistance / wear layer | 20 mil commercial-grade wear layer | Varies; thin veneer limits sanding depth |
| Comfort underfoot | Cork pad attached; softer on slab | Denser feel; pad sold separately |
| Installed price | $3.99 per sq ft installed | Approx. $8.99 per sq ft installed |
| Best room | Any level, baths, coastal/seasonal homes | Living areas, bedrooms, stable climates |
Sweep or vacuum weekly — use a soft-bristle attachment and skip the beater bar, which can scuff the surface over time. Damp-mop with a pH-neutral cleaner such as Bona Stone, Tile & Laminate or any product labeled safe for rigid-core vinyl; avoid acidic, oil-based, or wax cleaners, which can cloud the TRUWEAR finish. Never use a steam mop on this floor — the concentrated heat can compromise the locking joints and cause the planks to separate or buckle at the edges over time. For technical guidance, see the World Floor Covering Association vinyl flooring guide.
Tower Oak has a waterproof rigid core, meaning standing water won’t damage the plank itself. Water that works through seams over a long period can affect the subfloor beneath, so wiping up spills promptly is still good practice — but the floor won’t warp, swell, or bubble the way wood-based products do.
The 20 mil wear layer on Tower Oak is rated for commercial use, which means it holds up well against pet claws under normal household conditions. Cleanup is straightforward — the waterproof surface doesn’t absorb accidents. No wear layer is completely scratch-proof, but this thickness is among the more durable options available in residential vinyl.
Tower Oak ships with a cork underlayment pad already attached to the back of each plank. That cork layer softens the feel underfoot on hard concrete slabs and reduces the hollow sound common with floating floors — no separate underlayment purchase needed for standard installations.
TRUCOR backs Tower Oak with a limited lifetime warranty for residential use and a 15-year warranty for commercial applications. Coverage addresses manufacturing defects in the plank itself. Keep in mind that warranty terms typically require proper installation per manufacturer guidelines and routine maintenance — your Flooring Queen installer can walk you through what keeps coverage intact.
Tower Oak’s rigid core is more stable through temperature and humidity cycling than wood or laminate, making it a reasonable choice for seasonal homes. For best results, keep interior climate control running at a moderate setting rather than shutting it off entirely — prolonged extreme heat in an unventilated Florida home can stress any floating floor at the locking joints.
A single room typically takes one day or less; a whole-home project of 1,000 to 1,500 square feet usually runs two to three days depending on layout complexity. The angle-tap locking system on Tower Oak is a straightforward floating installation, which keeps labor time efficient. Flooring Queen will give you a room-by-room schedule after the in-home measurement.
Twenty years of installing waterproof vinyl in Southwest Florida means we know which SPC cores hold up to slab moisture and which don’t. Licensed, insured, family-run. Written installed quote before any work starts: (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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