In the modern world, laminate is widely used for finishing floors in rooms. The building materials market is ready to offer a wide selection of varieties of this flooring. However, over a long period, the Quick Step laminate is the most sought after. Further, we consider the features that are worth paying attention to when choosing this material, as well as what to consider when laying it.
About structure
Quick Step reviews often state that the Belgian laminate in question is of a high level of quality. This is explained by the fact that the coating consists of four layers. They are based on glued HDF type fiberboard, which is characterized by high strength.
The top layer has an exclusively protective function - a special transparent coating by Stratch Guard prevents the formation of any cracks, scratches, stains or other damages on the floor surface, and immediately below it is a decorative one that conveys the image in a realistic form.
As the third layer of the considered type of laminate, a strong plate acts as the basis of the entire structure. It is made from HDF with the addition of melamine. In reviews of the Quick Step substrate, it is quite often noted that it exhibits unusual resistance even in the case of very strong impacts.
As for the last layer, a stabilizing function is assigned to it. It is with the help of this part that the position of the laid out panels is even.
Benefits of Quick Step Laminate
Consider building material has a number of advantages. They immediately become visible to the naked eye during operation of the floor, decorated with Quick Step laminate.
The list of advantages, first of all, should include the environmental friendliness and operational reliability provided by the Stratch Guard coating.
In reviews of Quick Step, many builders emphasize that this material can be safely used for laying on the "warm floor" system - it perfectly tolerates high temperature. They also really like the ease of installation of the coating and its easy removal if necessary.
It is worth noting that its top layer has an antistatic coating, which minimizes dusting of the floor and carpets laid on it. In addition, such a floor does not need to be looked after in a special way. It can be treated with any household chemicals designed to come in contact with the laminate. Moreover, the manufacturer notes such a coating quality as water resistance, which also facilitates the operation of the material.
The advantages of Quick Step include the beauty of its appearance, as well as the comfort provided when walking on the surface.
Quick Step Collections
Special attention should be paid to the fact that the company offers its customers far from one version of the laminate, but a number of collections that combine original interior solutions. Among the current model series are the following:
- Creo
- Majestic;
- Classic
- Rustic
- Impressive and Impressive Ultra;
- Eligna and Eligna Wide;
- Arte;
- Perspective and Perspective Wide;
- Desire
- Exquisa.
As for the most popular lines, today they are: Classic, Impressive Ultra., Exquisa and Impressive.
In reviews of Quick Step laminate left by builders and consumers, the emphasis is often made on the fact that each of the presented collections is balanced in its own way and attracts the attention of a certain group of customers.
The manufacturer notes that the company is always ready to provide at least a high-quality laminate to any type of flooring, which will ideally suit its style.
Color palette
Considering the features of the branded Quick Step laminate, it should be noted that the presented collections offer the client a coating made in such color solutions that will be able to fit perfectly into any interior. Consider further the most popular scales:
- Beige and yellow. This combination is ideal for the living room, as well as for those rooms in which it is planned to create an atmosphere of tranquility and comfort.
- Gray. This version of the color palette perfectly complements any elegant interior. As practice shows, a laminate of this color from Quick Step is perfect for offices, as well as living rooms, decorated in classic or retro style.
- Red and orange. Some Quick Step flooring collections have such vibrant colors. Designers recommend using them for living rooms - rooms in which you need to create an atmosphere of family warmth. Also, this floor option fits perfectly into the interior of the dining room.
- White. The white color of the floor is universal, it can be used to decorate any room. The advantage of this color scheme is that with correctly selected other details of the interior decoration, the room will seem lighter and larger.
Care Features
In reviews of Quick Step, it is very often noted that a branded laminate, despite the high cost of the material, needs a fairly simple care. So, the exploited coating can be subjected to both dry and wet cleaning, but in the second case it is desirable to control the level of the supplied liquid.
For professional cleaning of such a floor, it is advisable to use the Cleaning Kit, which includes a unique mop with special fiber.
In reviews of Quick Step Eligna, it is often said that for high-quality cleaning of the laminate of this series, you must first clean the coating with a vacuum cleaner, and then wet-clean. And only then rub each element with a fiber-optic cloth.
In order to extend the life of the laminate, you need to take care of installing furniture on soft castors and on rubberized gaskets.
What to look for when choosing a coating
The Quick Step reviews left by construction experts often make recommendations for this laminate. Including they relate to the correct choice of coating of the type in question.
So, you should first of all pay attention to its labeling. It should be between 32-33. This designation is an indicator of the European standard, which indicates the high strength of the material. Such a coating is resistant to abrasion and may well be used for laying in rooms with high traffic.
It is worth noting that all original laminate series have exactly this marking. The only exception to this rule is the Quick Step Impressive Ultra line. The reviews about this type of coating say that, having a strength index of 12, its strength is not inferior to the material with a mark of 32 and was created specifically for use in wet rooms.
Reviews
A lot of reviews about Quick Step are left both by builders and those people who preferred flooring from such material. They often talk about the high quality of the material, as well as the ease of assembly. Many consumers also appreciate the ease of Quick Step floor care.
Along with positive comments, you can also find negative ones, but their share is relatively small. So, in reviews of Quick Step Basic it is sometimes said that this series of coatings is not the most durable. In particular, its elements tend to swell almost immediately after a large amount of moisture gets on them. As for the Rustic line, in it consumers increasingly began to notice the curvature of the pattern, which manifests itself only in the process of laying the floor.
It should be noted that the majority of negative comments are addressed to the Quick Step laminate, which was assembled at Russian plants. There are no such complaints about the original Belgian product.
Price
In reviews of Quick Step Impressive, it is quite often noted that this type of building material has a high cost. In metropolitan stores it can be purchased at a price of 890 to 1850 rubles per 1 m 2 , depending on the series of the product.
Practice shows that when choosing a branded product, you can not give preference to the laminate, which is offered at a price much lower than that declared by the manufacturer, since in this case there is a great risk of acquiring a fake.