Laminate Flooring Technology & Innovations

Technology

and Innovations

At Quick•Step^®, we're as passionate about the technology that makes our laminate wood and tile floors so durable as the style that makes them so distinctive. From our revolutionary locking system that helps prevent water damage to our ScratchGuard™ Advanced Finish Protection that defends against everyday wear. With Quick•Step^® laminate flooring, you can create a truly extraordinary room and feel free to enjoy it. Knowing it's designed for living.

QUICK•STEP^® LAMINATE FLOORS SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGY

DIRECT-PRESSURE LAMINATE

The direct-pressure laminate technology we pioneered is superior because our flooring is completely balanced. The weight and quality of materials and pressure of production is identical on both the top and bottom of the board - creating a perfectly stable product with no bowing or collapsing in the center. This collapsed effect is common with competitors' floors as their top layer is too heavy and the underlayer is not thick enough.

FOUR LAYERS

Transparent, Wear-Resistant Overlay
Resistant to stains, wear, impact, scratches, burns and household chemicals.

Design Layer
Innovations and investments in technology offer the ultimate in realistic designs and textures.

Water Resistant HDF Core Board
Offers more strength than a normal chipboard or MDF board.

Balancing Layer
Moisture-resistant underlayer guarantees a perfectly stable product with no bowing or collapsing in the center - a problem that's common with competitors' flooring.

Resistant to stains, wear, impact, scratches, burns and household chemicals.

Features ScratchGuard™ Advanced Finish Protection — which makes our floors more resistant to micro-scratches than other leading laminate brands. *Helps protect against micro-scratches caused by everyday dirt and dust that can dull the finish over time. So your floor looks newer longer.

Superior AC4 wear-layer rating proves durability for heavy traffic. This independent classification system measures a floor’s ability to withstand repeated abrasion.

* MAR (Micro Abrasion Resistance) Test: Measure of how well a product resists micro-scratching across a broad area (as opposed to pinpoint scratching from a single sharp object). Better test results indicate better resistance to scuffs from foot traffic, rug slippage, etc. (Veresque™, Allustra™, Country, Sculptique™, and Rustique™ Collections)

Innovations and investments in technology offer the ultimate in realistic designs and textures.

New GenuEdge™ Technology replicates the look and feel of real wood planks. Featuring the industry’s most realistic edge visual, the surface design and color roll over the edge for an authentic plank look. Available with our Rustique™ and Veresque™ Collections.

Offers more strength than a normal chipboard or MDF board.

Superior Uniclic^® locking system helps prevent water damage and warping. Patented technology offers easy installation and tight-locking joint for added protection.

A QUICK•STEP^® Exclusive

HiDef Color Fusion Technology™, a proprietary process, fuses color directly onto an ecofriendly substrate resulting in a floor with unparalleled clarity, brilliance and depth of color. This allows for a large number of unique planks in each design, also known as high shade variation, creating very few repeats in a room. HiDef Color Fusion Technology™ is also resistant to sunlight and will not fade and discolor like hardwood. Available with our DécorWood™ Collection.