Just wanted to follow up with how I repaired the torn vinyl fooring. I found a similar style self stick floor tile that was 18" X 18". Couldn't find a similar style in 12" X 12". It took a while but I was able to cut out the torn flooring leaving a 9" X 18" space under the slide. I cut the 18 X 18 in half and slid it into place. I then used a plastic model type glue and squirted it under as much of the adjoining factory installed floor that I could. I then rigged up a few pieces of wood shims on top of the factory floor and self stick piece. I had the slide serve as weight on the shims for a day or so. Surprisingly it matches pretty good and you might not notice it unless you were looking for it. Looks pretty good and has been functional so far. I put a carpet over the repair site when slide is out and and you never see it. Now, just patiently awaiting Mr. "Murphy's" next challenge...lol
Oh, and I added a piece of indoor outdoor carpet to the base of the slide to cover the rougue screw that caused all of this.