Zia SPC Rigid-Core Plank starts at $3.99 per square foot installed in Fort Myers — a crisp ivory square-format floor from CPF Floors’ Deco Square collection. At 36×36 inches per plank, it reads more like large-format tile than traditional vinyl. The off-white tone keeps spaces feeling open and airy without demanding grout joints or the cold underfoot feel of ceramic.
The Deco Square collection’s square plank format suits open-plan living areas, primary bedrooms, and the kind of wide hallways common in Southwest Florida ranch-style homes. The 100% waterproof rigid core won’t swell or buckle when humidity climbs during rainy season, and it sits flat on concrete slabs without the movement gaps wood-based floors need.
Seasonal homeowners will appreciate that the floor holds up to months of vacancy in unconditioned air — no warping, no gapping. The 20-mil wear layer resists the fine quartz sand tracked in from nearby beaches, and the 1mm HD EVA pad cushions the step enough to make the rigid core comfortable for daily use.
| Product Type | Rigid Core Vinyl SPT |
|---|---|
| Size | 36″x36″ |
| Thickness | 7mm |
| Wear Layer | 20mil |
| Traffic Class | 23-33 Heavy Residential / General Commercial |
| Attached Pad | 1mm HD EVA PAD |
| Installation Method | Drop Lock Click |
Flooring Queen installs Zia at $3.99 per square foot, covering delivery to your home, removal and disposal of your existing floor covering, standard subfloor preparation, the click-lock installation, baseboard reinstallation, and all transition strips between rooms or thresholds.
A few situations add cost: significant subfloor leveling beyond minor grinding or patching, stair nosing (this product is a plank floor, not rated for stair treads as a primary surface), and any custom inlay or decorative border work. Call or book online — Flooring Queen will send a measurer to your home at no charge and provide a written line-item quote before any work begins.
Zia mimics large-format tile closely enough that most guests won’t notice the difference — but the two materials behave very differently to live with. Porcelain is harder, cooler underfoot, and handles heavy rolling loads and outdoor-adjacent spaces (like lanais or mudrooms with direct sun) better than any vinyl product. It also lasts essentially forever if the grout is maintained.
Where Zia wins: it’s warmer underfoot, quieter, more forgiving on dropped dishes, and significantly cheaper to install. Porcelain at $8.99 per square foot installed is more than double the price. If the room is fully interior and you want that large-format tile aesthetic without the cold slab feel, Zia is the practical choice. If the space takes heavy water exposure or direct exterior use, porcelain is the stronger call.
| Zia | Porcelain Tile | |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | 100% waterproof rigid core | Waterproof tile; grout can stain |
| Scratch resistance / wear layer | 20-mil commercial-grade wear layer | Virtually unscratchable surface |
| Comfort underfoot | Warm; 1mm EVA pad cushions step | Hard, cold underfoot |
| Installed price | $3.99 / sq ft | ~$8.99 / sq ft |
| Best room | Interior living, bedrooms, hallways | Wet areas, lanais, high-traffic entries |
Sweep or dry-mop Zia regularly to lift the fine sand and grit Southwest Florida floors collect — grit is the main source of surface wear on any vinyl product. For mopping, use a pH-neutral cleaner such as Bona Stone, Tile & Laminate or any product labeled safe for luxury vinyl; avoid anything ammonia-based or abrasive. Never use a steam mop — the prolonged heat and moisture can soften the adhesive bond in the click joints and compromise the attached pad over time. Spot-clean spills promptly; the waterproof core protects the subfloor, but pooled water sitting at the edges or seams for extended periods is worth wiping up. For technical guidance, see the World Floor Covering Association vinyl flooring guide.
Zia has a fully waterproof rigid core, so standing water won’t swell or warp the plank itself. The risk with prolonged pooling is water working into seams at the perimeter and reaching the subfloor below — keep edges and transitions sealed, and wipe up large spills rather than letting them sit.
A 20-mil wear layer is rated for heavy residential and general commercial traffic, which puts it well above what most pets demand. It resists surface scratches from claws better than standard 12-mil vinyl, and the rigid core won’t dent from nails the way softer LVP can. Cleanup from accidents is straightforward — the waterproof core means no absorption.
SPC stands for stone plastic composite — the core is made with limestone powder and PVC, making it denser and more dimensionally stable than the flexible foam-core LVP sold at most home improvement stores. Zia is SPC, which means it resists denting better, stays flatter under furniture, and handles temperature swings in unconditioned Florida spaces more reliably than standard LVP.
Zia ships with a 1mm HD EVA pad already laminated to the back of each plank, so no separate underlayment purchase is needed. That factory pad reduces the hollow click sound common on concrete slabs and takes a little edge off the rigidity underfoot — a meaningful difference when you’re standing on it all day.
Flooring Queen installs Zia throughout the Southwest Florida region, including Cape Coral, Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, and the surrounding Lee and Collier County communities. If you’re unsure whether your address falls within the service area, call the Fort Myers showroom — most SWFL zip codes are covered without a travel surcharge.
Zia works well in living rooms, dining areas, primary bedrooms, and hallways — essentially any interior space on a slab or wood subfloor. The drop-lock click system is rated for above-grade and on-grade installations. It’s best avoided on exterior surfaces, stair treads as a primary covering, or spaces with sustained direct sun through unshaded glass, where prolonged heat can stress even rigid-core vinyl over time.
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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