Quick step where it is produced. Quick Step laminate: pros and cons. Laminate for bathroom

Today we’ll talk about the well-known Quick-Step brand. We originally met him in the Quick-Step.com article.

Today we will look at the features and characteristics of all Kwik-Step collections. I will not describe the technologies used in detail, they are written about in the article. We won’t touch the basic structure of the laminate either; in principle, the general structure of laminates from all manufacturers is the same; for those who have not yet become acquainted with it, here’s the article.

Collections

CREO (GO)

A collection that presents the simplest classic colors, but they have one feature: they come in 2, 3, 4, 5 and multi-strip. Has 32 wear resistance class. Read about classes

Scrath Guard technology - increases laminate wear resistance up to 10 times

20 year warranty on surface wear at home

Lifetime warranty on Uniclic locking system, tensile strength 450 kg/m

thickness 7 mm

Approximate price 597 RUR/sq.m.

Classic

Appearance

It has 1, 2, and 3-strip options and a larger assortment has more modern shades than CREO, and all technical aspects are the same as its.

thickness 7 mm

1 package = 1.824 sq.m. 8 plates.

Package weight: 15 kg

Eligna

Appearance

Just like the previous collections, it does not have chamfers, mainly 1-0.2 and 3-strip versions, 25 years warranty, 32 wear resistance class. They are identical to the colors from the Perspective collection, but do not have a bevel. In the production of this collection, we also used all technological developments, which were developed in the company.

Dimensions

Thickness 8 mm

1 pack = 1.7222 m/sq 8 plates

Package weight: 13 kg

Perspective

It has a V-shaped chamfer around the perimeter or along the long side, which creates a feeling of depth in the room and imitates massive board.The collection follows the colors in Eligna. 25 year warranty.

Dimensions

Thickness 9.5 mm

1 pack = 1.507 m/sq 7 plates

Package weight: 13.5 kg

Country

The collection imitates hand-planed rustic boards and has flat chamfer along the perimeter. Ideal for interiors in rustic style. Has up to 12 different boards in one design (color).

Also in all respects it corresponds to the Perspective and Eligna collections.

Thickness 9.5 mm

1 package = 1.51 sq.m. 8 plates.

Package weight: 14 kg

Vogue

This collection consists of single-strip oak in various colors. The collection has a fashionable design with a chamfer around the perimeter. The main feature of this collection: a clearly detailed structure and pattern of wood. The effect of a slightly worn varnished floor: the surface of the relief is matte, and the recesses are mirror-shiny. The chamfers have exactly the same processing as the surface of the laminate plane itself. The collection has up to 60 different boards in one color.

Thickness 9.5 mm

1 pack = 1.507 m/sq 7 plates

Package weight 14kg

Arte

Design of tiles from natural materials: marble, leather, wood. It has a barely noticeable chamfer around the perimeter. Suitable for houses that strictly adhere to style. The surface of the coatings perfectly replicates natural material.

Thickness 9.5 mm

1 pack = 1.5575 m/sq 4 plates

Package weight: 14 kg

Elite

A plank floor with an exquisite chamfer around the perimeter, the seam is not visible after installation, the chamfer is made in such a way that it is not noticeable at all. Oak imitation different designs. The texture and pattern are very high quality.

The collection has 12 various designs, and each design has up to 20 different planks.

Thickness 8 mm

1 pack = 1.7222 m/sq 4 plates

Package weight: 15 kg

Majestic pro

Laminate of increased strength, designed for premises with high traffic: shops, cafes, clubs, hotels. Laminate of 33 wear resistance classes without chamfers. With the Uniclic X System - allows you to change the board without dismantling the entire floor. It is enough to attach suction cups to the damaged board and pull it out. QQ Master Core technology is used - which gives the highest strength. (the technology is not disclosed today as it is a trade secret of the company).

Thickness 9.5 mm

1 package = 2.5215 m/sq. 6 plates

Rustic

The interest of this collection is that the size of the planks is chosen in such a way that after laying them in small room it visually increases. Like most collections, this one has a very natural appearance. Thanks to special processing - chamfers, the edges of the planks are resistant to wear.

This rustic flooring will suit most styles.

Thickness 8 mm

1 pack = 1.7769 m/sq 12 plates

Largo

Class 32, one of the largest of all collections. Simulates a solid board with a V-shaped chamfer on 4 sides. The long length gives a significant advantage - it gives a soft sound natural wood, when walking. The design of each plank is individual; it will be difficult to find two identical planks, since each color contains 60 various boards.

Thickness 9.5 mm

1 pack = 2.5215 m/sq 6 plates

Package weight: 20 kg

Quadra

This collection imitates a natural stone And ceramic surface- tiles. It can be laid in a checkerboard pattern, cross-on-cross, or half-on-half. This laminate will look interesting not only in the hallway or kitchen, but in all rooms.

Thickness 8 mm

1 pack = 1.552m/sq 10 plates

Package weight: 16 kg

The entire Quick-Step product line benefits from special additional treatments that give their products additional properties.

• High scratch resistance
• Antistatic effect
• Moisture resistance
• High fire resistance
• Lightfastness
• Resistance to mechanical stress
• The sound of natural wood
• Combination with underfloor heating system
• UNICLIC lock system
• Most of the collections convey the texture and image of natural wood as accurately as possible.
• Products comply with European standards
• Environmentally friendly material

The company truly strives for excellence and is constantly developing new products. And it has a fairly high-tech plant. If you decide to purchase products from this company, you definitely won’t go wrong by choosing this laminate.

And for dessert, a video that will confirm that the company is decent and is indeed at a high technological level.

Quick-Step is deservedly one of the largest representatives in the laminate flooring market. Buyers are offered wide choose textures, colors and types of laminate. Floor coverings from Quick-Step are on average slightly more expensive than products from other brands. But this price is not only for famous brand, and for good quality goods. Belonging to the Quick-Step brand means a guarantee that the floor covering will last a long time and will not cause problems during installation and operation. The manufacturer guarantees at least a quarter of a century of coating service.

What is good about this laminate?

Belgian laminate from the manufacturer Quick-Step undergoes all necessary testing at the production stage and is in accordance with the highest European standards. Waste and scrap are disposed of on site - processed for reuse or burned, and the energy from this is directed to production needs.

The Quick-Step company is the creator of the locking connection, which has made the installation of laminate flooring quick, simple and convenient. This fastening system makes it possible to remove the damaged fragment if repairs are necessary. flooring, without dismantling the entire floor, and replacing it.

The bottom layer of Quick-Step laminate flooring contains polyurethane, making the tiles almost completely moisture-resistant. And the laminate board is based on a particularly durable and dense HDF board. own production, which consists of wood fibers mixed with melamine resin. The laminate is pressed at very high temperatures, which gives it high strength.

Quick-Step laminate is as close as possible to natural wood in texture and appearance. The coating is particularly resistant to chips and dents that can form from furniture (especially on thin, sharp legs) or falling heavy objects. Thanks to antistatic additives, dust, lint, hair and pet hair stick to this floor much less strongly. The strong fastening of Quick-Step laminated boards to each other allows them to withstand tensile loads of up to 400 kg per linear meter. Laminate is difficult to ignite - it will not catch fire from an accidental small spark or a dropped cigarette.

All Quick-Step products are compatible with any type of underfloor heating - water, electric, film. Wood not only easily withstands high temperatures, but also conducts heat well into the room. The only thing that Quick-Step laminate doesn't like is sudden temperature changes. The wood may change greatly in volume, crack, or change color slightly. Heating and cooling of the room should be carried out gradually so that the floor material has time to adapt to changing operating conditions.

Advice ! Although the top laminated layer of Quick-Step has a continuous structure without pores, and dirt does not easily penetrate into the material, it is still better to wipe it off the floor immediately.

All products used in the production of Quick-Step laminate, including adhesives and resins, comply with international standards, which means they are safe for health and can be used, including in children's rooms.

According to reviews, Quick-Step laminate is easy to clean from any contaminants, its locking joints are strong and reliable, and there is a wide range of colors. There are no marks or scratches left on the surface during operation. Families with small active children note that the floor is practically non-slip, so it is safe even for children's rooms.

How to choose laminate and not make a mistake

Naturally, there is a tendency to counterfeit such well-known products manufactured by Quick-Step and having a not insignificant price. If you have doubts about the authenticity or quality of the product you are purchasing, you should ask the store employees for documents for the goods. The simplest criteria for a high-quality laminate are that the boards must be the same size, have smooth edges, and no large chips or other damage. There should be no places with poorly printed patterns. You can check the quality of the laminated coating by scratching it with your fingernail. This will not harm a good Quick-Step laminate at all, but low-quality planks may well leave large and noticeable scratches.

Flooring collections

Quick-Step laminate is grouped into collections - a coating of a certain class, design and texture has a line of at least several colors and shades.

Component materials

Quick-Step produces not only the laminated floor itself, but also all the necessary related products - skirting boards, fastenings to them, thresholds. For each series of floor coverings from Quick-Step, it is indicated which additional accessories are best combined with it in terms of color, pattern and texture.

It is not necessary to select skirting boards by color; you can purchase white ones and later paint them.

Quick-Step laminate skirting boards are not only made straight. Recently, the company began to produce flexible types suitable for convex or, conversely, concave room shapes. They fit perfectly together both with each other and with classic smooth skirting boards.

The size range of skirting boards is presented in high and low types. Particularly wide types are designed for climates with significant seasonal changes, where during installation it is necessary to leave a large gap between the laminate and the wall. The baseboards must have grooves for masking the wires of low-current electronics - Internet, landline telephone, etc.

Between different rooms To join laminates lying both on the same level and on different ones, transition profiles made of laminated wood or scratch- and mechanical stress-resistant aluminum are used. Quick-Step profiles are multifunctional - they can, for example, be used when decorating stairs with laminate as a step ledge. And if for some reason skirting boards are not installed near the walls, then hide expansion joint An end profile will help.

Like any other laminate, the Quick-Step coating requires a flat surface of the subfloor - the minimum possible height difference should be ensured (maximum a few millimeters per meter). Otherwise, the locking connections will quickly fail.

To minimize the unevenness that still exists on the floor and improve heat and sound insulation, a underlay, usually made of polypropylene, should be laid on the floor.

The ends of the laminate panels should be on the same row, but the transverse joints should not be placed side by side - only in a checkerboard pattern, as when laying bricks.

Between the wall and the first rows of laminate panels, a compensation gap of 5-7 mm is necessary so that the coating can slightly change in size with fluctuations in humidity and temperature, without swelling.

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Sergey writes: Laminate Quickstep Vogue Oak Light rustic. For a long time was one of our favorites - we inserted it into our projects, everything was fine. I also put it in my old apartment- 1.5 years without complaints. I ordered it for a new one too. THIS has become such a G...!!! They say that it is now produced in Russia - the geometry is curved in two planes (yes, it is bent with an arc along the seam), chamfered in small chips. At the same time, the price is only rising! I waited a long time for it, there was no time to return it, I bought the same one from another supplier, and chose the least bad boards. The worst ones were returned, and there were three packs. The manufacturer does not recognize defects! He says that we laid it down, ruined it, and now we want to return it! True, they are now offering to change it, but the marriage is still not recognized! I don’t work with quickstep anymore!

Replacement claims for installed laminate flooring will not be accepted. Usually, the client opens one pack, everything is crooked and he needs to call the seller, send it to the representative and they change everything normally. The stove is not from Europe as before, and that’s the problem... I have a classic 037 at home for 3 years, a beautiful Belgian one.

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Artem 01/07/2018 11:24:39 (-) complain¤

I am very dissatisfied with the Quick-Step Classic laminate CLM1383 (“Antique Dark Oak”). I used it to cover an area of ​​11 m2, the kitchen-hallway. The laminate was advertised as having "Scratch Guard technology". This technology makes Quick-Step floors up to ten times more scratch resistant... but unfortunately, immediately after using the floor for 3-4 days, scratches appeared everywhere from the heels... and even one chip, from the leg where the refrigerator was placed... They didn’t throw it, they didn’t throw the refrigerator on it, they just put it there. I didn’t even imagine that the laminate would turn out to be so delicate, unlike the Quick-step Classic CL1653 (“bleached oak”) laminate that we laid in the room, we even dropped objects several times, and it behaves with dignity, not even small scratches was not noticed... BUT, there is also a problem with it, it sometimes forms gaps between itself.

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Igor 06/08/2017 13:41:20 (+) complain¤

I am a remodeler and always recommend Quick-Step laminate when asked for my advice on choosing laminate flooring. And what they write here - they spilled water and it swelled right away, or they started making it in Russia - the quality has dropped, I think it’s complete nonsense. If your floors are laid by amateurs, then the complaints are against them, and not against the manufacturer. During the time that I have been working with quick step, there are 1500 sq.m. of objects. There definitely is and there are no problems with the laminate. Either Russian or Belgian. For me, this is generally the best option in terms of price and quality, especially the impressive collection with everyone’s favorite bevels.
And so, I advise you to read information in different sources and double-check everything. Good luck to everyone with the renovation!

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Tatiana 05/03/2017 16:32:22 (0) complain¤

We did some cosmetic renovations in one of the rooms and chose laminate from the Eligna series, oiled chocolate oak without bevel. Initially, we focused only on this manufacturer, since Quick Step laminate had already been installed in the remaining rooms. Five years ago, when laminate was laid (at that time it was still “native Belgian”), out of 40 m2 of laminate in packs there was not a single board with defects or chips! They laid it directly on the floor (panel) without screed, the house is panel. Five years without a single problem, no creaks, no seams coming apart, no chips, not counting the two scratches I made because of my hand... A month ago we laid Eligna, made in Dzerzhinsk, out of 20 m2 there were 5 defective boards with chipped coating! Although in fairness I must say that everything else is fine so far, although they were installed like the previous one, without a screed. I like the appearance, the laminate is matte, repeats the texture of wood, the main advantage of this texture is that it does not leave marks from bare feet. Overall I’m happy, not counting the number of defective boards in the packs. So laminate, in general, is still not bad for its price category, but if Dzerzhinsk continues to treat product quality this way, the brand may slide to the level of cheap Chinese cardboard.

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Basil 10/14/2016 11:12:20 (+) complain¤

Hello, my wife and I were choosing laminate flooring, we looked at different companies and decided on quickstep, based on a friend’s review we chose Eligna wenge 65 sq. They laid them all over the apartment without thresholds, what I want to say is that they clearly didn’t make a mistake with their choice, it’s really close to real wood, beautiful, smooth, and as for spilled water - I have two daughters, 3 and 5 years old, when they start drawing, often with paints, then the water from the glasses pours onto the floor and nothing has swelled yet, so we are happy with the laminate, let them not sin in vain.

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Olga 10/12/2016 02:50:32 (0) complain¤

Why are you muddying the waters here, what unrealistic moisture protection class? There is no such thing, there is wear resistance class, a it, in turn, has nothing to do with moisture resistance! All manufacturers do not recommend “wet” cleaning, only wet cleaning, and if you spill something, it must be eliminated within a short time (usually 1-3 hours). You should see what happens to Tarket under the influence of moisture! All Quick Step collections, except Impressive, are not declared by the manufacturer to be moisture resistant! If you write, then at least surf the Internet and read about “concepts”))

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Olga 08/05/2016 14:57:12 (0) complain¤

I've had "Country" for 10 years, not a single chip, like new.

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Oleg 04/01/2016 15:25:22 (0) complain¤

We also have a terrible laminate from the classic series! I really want to cry! I accidentally spilled water when I was watering the flowers, and after 4 hours, I discovered such a beauty as swelling! A nightmare, despite the fact that the company does not claim a real moisture protection class! I didn’t want to take this laminate because it was made in Russian, I wanted to take it like my parents’ – German. It’s a pity that I didn’t give in to my 7th sense, I’ll save up for a new laminate, but now everything that’s made in Russia is out of the question! Nightmare, gentlemen!
What does the real class of protection against moisture have to do with this? There is no such thing. For the future.... take a laminate with a chamfer and watch out for spilled water. It’s better to clean it up right away. This applies to any laminate.

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Chance 03/31/2016 23:35:52 (-) complain¤

We also have a terrible laminate from the classic series! I really want to cry! I accidentally spilled water when I was watering the flowers, and after 4 hours, I discovered such a beauty as swelling! A nightmare, despite the fact that the company does not claim a real moisture protection class! I didn’t want to take this laminate because it was made in Russian, I wanted to take it like my parents’ – German. It’s a pity that I didn’t give in to my 7th sense, I’ll save up for a new laminate, but now everything that’s made in Russia is out of the question! Nightmare, gentlemen!

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Quick Step is one of the most recognizable brands in the global flooring market. Laminate floors from the Belgian company Unilin are distinguished by excellent technical characteristics, impeccable quality performance and a long 25-year warranty. The variety of designs and fashionable colors of decor from 13 exquisite collections allows you to become the owner of a truly individual interior. Let's discuss Quick Step laminate in more detail, its advantages and disadvantages, the nuances of installation, maintenance and the secrets of a successful choice.

Coating structure

To make the base of a multi-layer laminate floor, waterproof, high-strength HDF laminated fibreboard is used. Classic Quick Step laminate has a four-layer structure:

• The function of the transparent protective layer with Stratch Guard coating is to prevent the negative effects of external factors, be it impacts, scratches, cigarette burns, or household chemicals.
• The purpose of the decorative layer is to realistically convey the pattern of natural wood, the texture of a tiled floor or masonry, which contributes to a high resolution designer paper made using modern printing methods.
• High-strength HDF board with melamine serves as the base.
• The purpose of the stabilizing layer is to ensure absolute evenness of the position of the fiberboard panel during installation and protection from deformation during maintenance.

Vinyl floors of the premium line "Livyn" have a five-layer structure, represented by:

• Top layer with protective matte coating Stratch Guard.
• Decorative vinyl layer made of high-quality decor paper with individual texture patterns of various materials.
• Standard wood fiber backing.
• A fiberglass stabilizing layer, due to which the slab acquires the ability to withstand compression and tension.
• Impact-resistant vinyl backing with moisture-resistant properties as a neutralizer of deforming influences.

Vinyl flooring combines the practicality of synthetic flooring and has a surface layer structure that is similar in properties to the structure of natural material.

Production Features

First of all, it is worth knowing that Quick Step laminate floors sold in Russia are made here, and not in Belgium. The representative office of the Belgian company in our country appeared back in 1997, and in 2010 it was decided to build a production site in Dzerzhinsk (Nizhny Novgorod region). The level of technical equipment of the plant puts it on par with the European divisions of Unilin.

The company has automated pressing lines, Homang (Germany) profiling machines and Japanese control and measuring equipment. The decor paper supplier is Vilsbeek, a city in the Belgian province of West Flanders, and HDF is supplied from France. Belgian factories produce coatings from the same raw materials.

For a long time, employees of the Dzerzhinsk plant learned all the intricacies of the technological process for producing Quick Step coatings under the guidance of experienced Belgian engineers who had worked at the corporation’s enterprises in Belgium for many years. Constant visits by supervisors, strict control of the work of all departments, certification, training, retraining of specialists - all this helps to increase the efficiency of the enterprise.

The results are obvious - Quick Step laminated floors from a Russian manufacturer, but of purely Belgian origin boast completely identical external and technical characteristics, that is, like their Belgian counterparts. However, the fact remains that they are produced here. Conscientious sellers do not hide this information from the buyer, although there are those who still provide false information on the product card.

Advantages

10 reasons to buy Quick Step laminate floors:

1. Environmental friendliness - the safety of the panels is ensured by modern production technologies and compliance with all standards for the safe use of coatings in residential premises.
2. Impeccable decorative qualities. Wide range of products with a variety of design solutions coatings in the form of tiles, squares and classic strip options.
3. Reliable protection from mechanical damage thanks to the Stratch Guard coating with inclusions of corundum, which is the second most dense mineral after diamond. It is the corundum in the transparent face layer that prevents the formation of small scratches and worn areas.
4. Possibility of installation on various types of “Warm Floor” systems.
5. Simple, fast, intuitive clear installation. The strength of the assembly is ensured by fastenings with a unique Uniclic design, which contribute to a better seamless connection of panels.
6. The top layer with an antistatic effect prevents heavy dusting of the coating. If dust accumulates, it is in a minimal amount.
7. Comfort when walking on the floor: moving on the surface is not accompanied by an unpleasant squeak.
8. Hassle-free care: sanitary treatment with any household chemicals is possible.
9. They are not afraid of ultraviolet rays and retain the original brightness of the colors throughout their entire use.
10. Waterproof with a softening coefficient of no more than 8% due to high-quality high-density HDF boards, a waterproof outer layer and wax-impregnated locks.

Variety of collections

Exquisite collections of decors are presented with traditional solutions with wood patterns various breeds And modern options with imitation textures of marble, leather, floor tiles, fabric cloth. Short review official collections laminated floors Quick Step:

• "Classic". Models in a classic design with smooth glossy and matte transitions in different zones wood pattern. The perimeter of the boards is decorated with a slightly beveled edge to give the floor a realistic resemblance to a plank surface.
• "Majestic". Models with the widest bars of increased length, which allows you to convey all the beauty parquet board which they imitate. This perfect solution for the implementation of grandiose design ideas in the interior of large rooms.
• "Creo". The floor panels feature classic, understated designs. The width of the boards is selected taking into account the style and type of wood that imitates the coverings. An exquisite color palette and a variety of textures simulating noble oak, elegant ash, and exotic merbau wood allows you to find your own laminate flooring solution for any interior.

• "Rustic". Models with shortened, narrowed slats and with a depressed chamfer are made in the trends of an authentic (rustic) style. The design was designed to visually expand small living spaces.
• "Impressive" / "Impressive Ultra". Innovative synchronous embossing was used for these collections. Treating the surface of boards using this advanced technology allows you to achieve maximum resemblance to the texture of wood. The perimeter of the die is decorated with a pressed chamfer. Thanks to the Hydro Seal coating, the panels acquire water-repellent properties. In the “Impressive Ultra” line, class 33 boards have an increased thickness of 12 mm, which allows them to be used for commercial premises.

• "Eligna" / "Eligna Wide". The 8mm thick panels have a balanced length and width. The color schemes demonstrate pleasant natural shades. Due to the fact that there are no grooves (chamfers), the transition of the wood pattern between the dies is smoother. Eligna Wide models with increased width have V-shaped bevels on the edges, making the coatings look more realistic.
• "Perspective" / "Perspective Wide". These chamfered rulers are distinguished by a wealth of colors in natural tones and a variety of natural wood structures. The chamfer design is available in two versions: you can choose from deep U-shaped or small V-shaped.
• "Arte". A collection of stylish large-format tiles with patterns like artistic parquet, leather and marble. Panels with a pronounced surface structure demonstrate a striking similarity to the texture of the simulated materials.

• "Exquisa". Laminate floors from this collection can easily be confused with real ceramic floors, masonry or textiles thanks to the most realistic rendering of the volume, texture and color nuances of these materials.
• "Desire". Elegant design panels, where the wood pattern is formed by intricately intertwined golden and silver veins, is inspired by trendy metallic shades. This type of flooring is designed to make the interior exclusive, creating a feeling of luxury and prosperity.

In the assortment of finishing materials, you can choose skirting boards, thresholds, profiles and decorative trims for pipes and radiators, the color scheme of which will ideally match the shade of a specific flooring model.

Thresholds for designing transitions between rooms, profiles for finishing flights of stairs, baseboards and trims have protective covering from mechanical damage.

Colors

Color solutions for Quick Step laminate are presented in a wide range of colors, the most fashionable and current shades, among which it will not be difficult to choose suitable option for interiors in any style - from classic to minimalism. When choosing a floor color, the main thing is to find out for yourself , what effect you want to achieve and what impression your floor should make on others. Let's take a look at the popular colors of laminate floors.

Yellow and beige

Beige and yellow tones evoke a feeling of carefreeness and put you in an optimistic mood. A light floor under natural oak, maple or beech will increase the degree of warmth in a dark room and create a calm, peaceful atmosphere.

Grey

The gray palette, due to its neutrality, is the best way to create a calm and at the same time very elegant interior. Fashionable gray laminate colors - ash, smoky, anthracite - are combined with the vast majority of shades, which eliminates difficulties in design. Among other advantages, gray floors will become a worthy setting for antique furniture sets.

Orange and red

Red and orange shades are associated with warmth, harmony and homeliness. This is precisely facilitated by a floor covering that imitates the pattern of merbau wood in warm exotic shades or cherry in a burgundy shade. Such floors look most impressive in interiors decorated in accordance with the trends colonial style, where one of the main style-forming elements is massive furniture.

Black

Black floors are the epitome of style and elegance. Vinyl tiles in black slate or dark laminate leather, marble, travertine in tandem with light background trim and bright decor look truly luxurious.

Brown

The brown palette creates a feeling of security and gives psychological comfort. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a laminate that imitates the texture of ceramic tiles, the texture of oak in a rich chocolate shade, or the texture of walnut in light brown tones. Gradations of brown are indispensable for creating the effect of maximum closeness to nature. Brown background is an ideal frame for furniture ensembles in country design, since it can most advantageously highlight the abundance of rich and rich colors.

White and light

Light beige and white colors are the personification of light, purity, and enduring values. Finishing with laminate to look like distressed Norwegian pine, bleached oak, elegant snowy oak from the “Impressive” collection or pure white ash – definitely good decision for interiors in modern styles: eco and Scandinavian.

With such a floor the room will look larger, brighter and lighter.

Laying features

Proper installation of Quick Step laminate floors requires careful adherence to all manufacturer's instructions contained in the instructions.

Preparatory work

The panels should be allowed to rest for 2 days. Closed packages with laminate are placed in the middle of the room where installation is planned. Ideal conditions for acclimatization are considered to be a temperature of 15 to 22°C and a relative humidity of 30 to 75%. In cases where the humidity regime is increased or, conversely, decreased, a week’s acclimatization of open packages is recommended. Any floor coverings that are susceptible to moisture penetration must be removed. Moisture-proof coatings such as PVC or linoleum can be left. The use of a backing is mandatory, ideally Quick Step underlay is used.

After preparing the base, the surface must be flat, clean, stable and dry. Unevenness of less than 2 mm in an area of ​​1 m and less than 1 mm in an area of ​​20 cm is allowed. Anything that exceeds these values ​​must be eliminated. Be sure to do hydro and sound insulation.

Assembly

For installation, in addition to the standard tools - a hammer, saw or jigsaw, it is advisable to acquire an installation kit consisting of a knocker, spacers, and a block for tapping Uniclic locks. The manufacturer recommends the use of Quick Step assembly accessories designed for these floor panels to avoid damage to them, which is possible if other accessories are used.

• Stoppers in the form of wedges are installed between the wall and the first row of floor panels to create a uniform temperature gap.
• The formation of a row begins with a solid panel, joining short end locks. The last board is trimmed.
• The assembly of the next row begins with half of the panel or fragment remaining after trimming the last board in order to avoid waste of material and ensure greater strength of the bundle due to the displacement of the seams.

• The second row is assembled by attaching the panels with a long lock to the previous boards using a knocker for greater joint density.
• It is important that the distance from the walls to the panel fabric is at least 1 cm, and that the end connections between the panels form a clear line.
• The joining of the last row is done in the same way using panels of the required width cut with a jigsaw. To make it more convenient to join the boards, a special paw from the mounting kit is used.

Since Quick Step laminate floors are assembled according to the design principle, disassembling them is as easy as assembling them. Dismantling the floor is performed in the reverse order.

To learn how to lay Quick step laminate, see the following video.

Care

Keeping Quick Step laminate flooring clean is not difficult at all. Floor maintenance involves compliance with simple rules:

• Two types of cleaning are allowed: dry and wet. When wet cleaning, you should not use water excessively; a slightly dampened cloth will be quite sufficient for these purposes. Oily stains removed from a small amount detergent, it is advisable to use Quick Step floor care product.
• The use of a special “Cleaning Kit” for professional cleaning provides the most effective cleaning of the coating thanks to a telescope mop with a special microfiber attachment (microfiber).
• Floors made of panels with beveled edges or boards with triangular bevels in front wet cleaning Clean with a vacuum cleaner and finally wipe with a microfiber pad.

To maintain the attractiveness of the coating, it is necessary to purchase additional protection for furniture legs in the form of special pads, and equip mobile furniture with soft wheels. If you use rubberized pads, the floor surface will be covered with unsightly black spots.

Doormats are a smart precaution. They will act as a barrier against contaminants containing sand, which causes scratches.

Although the protective layer of the panels contains corundum particles, it is still not worth risking the beauty of the laminated floor.

How to choose?

The main criterion for choosing laminated floors is the wear resistance class. All Quick Step collections are characterized by the 32 marking, which may seem strange, since coating manufacturers for the most part strive to offer class 33 floors, attracting buyers with “excess strength reserve”. Quick Step does not rely on numbers, but on the results of wear tests for its products in accordance with European standards EN 13329.

Class 32 models are commercial flooring, which means they can be installed in areas with average traffic. Of course, they are suitable for any room in the apartment.

The only exception in the model range is the “Impressive Ultra” line, where panels of increased thickness 12 mm are extremely durable and designed specifically for rooms with high humidity conditions. Here, potential buyers may be confused by the price, since the coatings from this collection are much more expensive than analogues from other brands.

When planning to decorate your staircase with Quick Step floor panels, take care when purchasing universal profiles. It would also be useful to purchase a repair kit, with which you can restore damaged areas of the coating.

The repair kit includes multi-colored wax bars (7 pcs.), troweling tools and a special heater (spatula).

Are you planning an apartment renovation, wondering what exactly you need to buy for it? Do you want to make high-quality repairs from excellent materials so that you don’t have to think about it (repairs) for a long time? Then you have to do right choice building materials for walls, ceilings and, importantly, floors.

Which floor covering will be the most durable is a question that can’t get out of your head? And pay attention to the laminate produced by Quick-Step.

About the manufacturer

Quick-Step laminate is a floor covering produced by a Belgian company. It is an excellent, high-quality coating that has many advantages.

The company producing this laminate is one of the world leaders recognized in this field. The Quick-Step factory employs professional, highly qualified specialists who pay special attention to Special attention innovation and . The company constantly conducts research, develops and implements new cutting-edge technologies. The main thing is that during its manufacture, attention is paid to all aspects of the production of high-quality and durable flooring, namely:

• in the production of chipboards, which are the basis of the board;
• development of effective coatings;
• fastening systems;
• installation methods.

Laminate floors "Quick Step" consist of several layers, each of which has special advantageous properties.

What is this flooring?

Laminate "Quick Step" is a floor covering consisting of several layers that are made on the basis of fiberboard high density. Consist of the following layers:

• Outer layer. The top layer of transparent color provides the floor with excellent impact and wear resistance properties. This layer consists of melamine, layers of which are pressed with a layer of fiberboard under high pressure and temperature. The outer layer is finished with a wood texture, or tiled structure, which creates an embossed effect in the register ( harmonious combination surface structures with texture).
• The decorative layer is a high-expansion photograph of tiles (wood). The textures in these photographs are reproduced on the surface in full detail and then sealed with melamine resin. Thanks to this approach, the flooring becomes natural look tiles (wood).
• The main (middle layer) is fiberboard with high performance density. This layer is the main one. Fiberboard has a homogeneous composition and has excellent technical characteristics: reliability, moisture resistance and stability.
• Melamine sublayer is an underlying layer that provides the panel with high strength.

Obvious advantages

Why are these floors so popular? The fact is that it was the coating of this manufacturer that earned the trust and respect of millions of residents who appreciated the quality and durability of this type of product.

The advantages that you can take advantage of by purchasing Belgian brand laminate are the following:

• The widest range, thanks to which you can always choose something exceptional to suit a specific interior.
• Easy to install. You can install laminate flooring on your own, without resorting to the help of construction organizations. A convenient system of connecting locks makes installation simple and quick.

• Easy to use. Thanks to quality characteristics top layer, cleaning and caring for it will not be difficult.
• If you want to install a heating system in the floor - this is possible. The main thing is to choose the right substrate.
• Strength and wear resistance: scratch resistance, impact resistance, protection from mechanical stress, moisture resistance.
• Warranty service life is up to 20 years.
• Versatility. Can be used for flooring in residential and public places.
• Aesthetics.