installer and customer. The Master Installer programme shows that Quick- Step has complete faith in the quality of work, whether on a hardwearing and easy- to-maintain laminate or a natural oak floor. Alleviating the customer’s worry of finding a reliable, professional and skilled installer, it goes some way in helping to raise standards in the industry.”
LIFETIME WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY BUILDS
CONFIDENCE As the only Quick-Step approved installers, Master Installers are able to offer a lifetime warranty on workmanship that’s fully-backed by the manufacturer. Giving purchasers of Quick-Step floors confidence, this puts all badge holders in an advantageous position when it comes to winning work using the brand’s products.
MAKE YOUR FINISH COUNT WITH
REFLECTIONS Since its launch, the Reflections collection by floorwise has grown to become one of supplier’s most popular profile ranges, with customers finding the quality and coordinating finishes available a worthy investment.
Richard Bailey, managing director, floorwise said: “The brushed steel nickel finish found in Reflections has proved exceptionally popular. Indicative of the dominance of grey as the floor colour of choice, for which it is an ideal companion, brushed steel has overtaken sales of aluminium and simbrass to become the de facto choice for homeowners.”
Along with brushed steel nickel, the Reflections collection also features true chrome plate, providing a perfect match to interior fittings including lights,
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Customers purchasing Quick-Step floors are clearly interested in the quality of finishes in their home and so are also keen to ensure floors are fitted to a high-standard by skilled professionals. Through the
quick-step.co.uk website, the brand’s growing number of e-commerce customers are turning to the Master Installer listings to find their local expert.
Lee Thompson, technical and procurement manager, said: “Offering a lifetime workmanship warranty is a great way to build instant trust between
switches and electrical sockets. Creating a high-style look in the home, the popularity of Reflections demonstrates that homeowners are willing to invest in a more complete finish.
“Traditional profile finishes, such as simbrass and polished aluminium are still popular, but don’t provide the contemporary designer look that can be found in Reflections,” continues Richard. “Ultimately, homeowners want a new floor that they can be proud of and which will be admired by their friends and family, so they see the little extra investment in Reflections to get a first-class and impressive finish well worth it.”
With refined finishes launched last year, the Reflections collection continues to deliver long lasting durability, and with the higher-quality finish these profile offer better value than before. Reflections profiles are available in all main profiles: single
All qualified Master Installers are tested on every aspect of installation, so that they can overcome any problem found on-site, and have unique access to a dedicated technical helpline. Falling in with the lifetime warranty on Quick-Step floors, the workmanship warranty also adds value to Master Installers’ work and can become a deciding factor in being awarded work.
The Master Installer programme is available for wood and laminate and LVT floors. The three-day pass or fail course covers practical, technical and theoretical knowledge to ensure that the programme represents the industry’s most highly-skilled installers. All Master Installers are required to refresh their skills every three-years to ensure that high standards of workmanship are upheld. The Academy currently has available course dates in September.
www.quick-step-academy.co.uk
edge, dual edge, Z edge, stick down cover strip and 2-in-1 stick down ramp edge; catering for every need.
Individually wrapped and supplied in boxes/tubes to make sure they arrive on-site in perfect condition; Reflections profiles are available from Floorwise distributors across the UK and Ireland.
www.floorwise.co.uk
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