RANGE REVIEW: FLOORING & FLOOR CARE


S Living room


Since the living room is the entertaining heart of the home, it’s important to choose a floor that’s resilient and also creates a sense of cosiness. A real wood floor brings natural authenticity into your home, and with Quick-Step’s ‘Wood For Life’ technology, the hassles of maintaining a wood floor are a thing of the past.


Quick-Step’s laminate collections offer realistic wood look decors and can withstand children playing, dirty shoes, and even dog paws. Laminate is the perfect way to make your living room cosy without compromising practicality.


Kitchen


Open plan living and kitchen areas are a popular feature of many homes, so extending the floor throughout can offer a challenge. All Quick-Step collections are waterproof, and with a wide range of wood and tile decors, there’s a floor that aesthetically fits all kitchen designs. Vinyl is compatible with underfloor heating, and it conducts heat well. For those looking for a designer kitchen, waterproof wood


HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT FLOOR


Choosing a floor can be overwhelming with so many choices of style, material and finishes. Tackling the essentials and using its industry expertise, Quick-Step has put together its top tips to remove the stress of choosing a dream floor.


floors from the Cascada collection offer the feel of real wood and exude luxury without worrying about every water droplet falling on the floor.


Bedroom


For those looking to incorporate calming trends by transforming bedrooms into a sanctuary, vinyl is the ideal flooring solution. Its soft texture provides a cosy feel, while sound-absorbing properties allow escape from the hustle and bustle of the house.


“Experience tells us that large floor tiles or planks are ideal for accentuating the openness of spacious rooms”


Expert tips


Beyond your personal style and the specific needs of each room, there are other things to keep in mind when choosing and installing a floor.


Anastasiia Kudashova, Chief Designer at Quick-Step, advises: “Experience tells us that large floor tiles or planks are ideal for accentuating the openness of spacious rooms, while smaller sizes balance the proportions in smaller or irregularly shaped spaces.” The direction of floor installation is also crucial: “Follow the light and install the floor in line with the most used doorway. This way, every floor becomes a focal point that makes your interior even more interesting.” To create an illusion of space,


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Anastasiia recommends a horizontal placement of floor planks. “You can enhance the spatial effect by choosing a light-coloured floor decor. But ensure the overall look isn’t too monotonous, and dare to opt for walls in an interesting contrasting colour.”


ABOUT QUICK-STEP


Quick-Step is a quality flooring brand produced by Unilin. Ongoing research and innovation along with a strong focus on quality have made Quick-Step one of the top players in the flooring industry. The brand, known for its glueless Uniclic installation system, has evolved from being an affordable alternative to wood to a category in its own right, bringing a wide variety of design floors that are swift and easy to install and maintain in every situation. Today, Quick-Step is a global engineered wood, laminate and luxury vinyl flooring brand active in over 100 countries. Visit www.quick-step.co.uk to find out more.


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electing the right floor plays a key role in supporting decor themes around the home. Each room has its own aesthetic


and functional needs, and that’s often where the challenge lies. Your heart says, ‘choose beauty’, while your mind says, ‘be practical!’ Luckily, this internal conflict disappears with Quick-Step. Whether it’s wood, vinyl, or laminate, every Quick-Step floor is not only stylish but also durable, waterproof, and easy to maintain. This means any floor is suitable for every room in your house.


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