What is Quick-Step flooring?

Backed by over 35 years of flooring excellence, Quick-Step has quickly become a household name in laminate flooring options. Available in a wide selection of stunning designs, Quick-Step offers superior durability and water resistance with realistic wood and stone-effect styles.

If you’re thinking about upgrading your flooring sometime soon, it’s helpful to understand your options. As one of the finest smooth flooring products on the market, we’re proud to stock Quick-Step laminate for our customers.

In this guide, we’ll dive into everything you need to know about Quick-Step, including what it is, how it’s made, and how it can elevate different spaces in your home. 

In this guide:

• What is Quick-Step flooring?
• What is Quick-Step made of?
• What are the benefits of Quick-Step flooring?
• Which room is best for Quick-Step flooring?
• Quick-Step flooring styles
• Quick-Step FAQs
• Where to buy Quick-Step flooring

What is Quick-Step flooring?

Quick-Step is a high-quality flooring brand that strives to bring beauty and excellence to every room of your home. Known for its innovative flooring designs, Quick-Step flooring offers a range of options, including durable laminate, luxury vinyl, and hardwood floors.

Created with quality craftsmanship and resilience in every step, we’re proud to stock Quick-Step laminate here at Tapi – giving you a wide range of gorgeous flooring choices to transform your space.

What is Quick-Step laminate flooring?

Quick-Step laminate flooring is a type of ultra-durable laminate designed to live up to the joys and challenges of your home. Available in a selection of inviting patterns and designs, Quick-Step laminate is a wood-based smooth flooring product that looks and feels like realistic wood and tile flooring. Every plank imitates the natural grooves and textures of hardwood flooring to offer unrivalled authenticity – both visually and underfoot.

Like laminate, luxury vinyl (LVT) also offers wood-effect planks that mimics a real wood floor. Learn more about the key differences and similarities between LVT vs laminate flooring in our guide.

What is Quick-Step laminate made of?

Beneath all that stylish exterior is multiple layers of cutting-edge laminate technology. Starting with a moisture-resistant backing, Quick-Step laminate is made from up to 80% sustainably sourced wood pressed together to create durable flooring planks.

This is then finished with layers of Quick-Step’s water resistant HydroSeal, scratch, and stain guard coatings, elevating your home with the realistic textures of natural wood and stone. With quality at its core, Quick-Step laminate is as hardwearing as it is beautiful.

What are the benefits of Quick-Step flooring?

Quick-Step is one of the most recognisable names in laminate flooring – but what is Quick-Step good for? Let’s dive into some of the many reasons why Quick-Step has earned this top-quality status.

• Scratch resistance – Thanks to the Scratch Guard top coat, Quick-Step future-proofs your home with superior scratch resistance so it’s ten times more protected against scuffs, furniture, and four-legged friends than floors without it.

• Low maintenance – Featuring patented anti-static, UV resistant, and stain resistant properties, Quick-Step laminate is a dream to clean and maintain. No need to buff or polish your floors, unlike genuine hardwood.

• Luxurious underfoot – Feel the unrivalled quality of Quick-Step laminate underfoot, with its polished top layer adding a touch of luxe to your home.

• Versatility – Choose from a wide range of timeless designs, colours and patterns, from warm oak to contemporary grey slate-effect flooring. Quick-Step laminate can also be installed on top of low-temperature underfloor heating systems, so long as the common floor temperature does not rise above 27°C.

• Natural designs – We know that every detail matters in your home. Crafted with authentic wood graining and stone-effect texture, each plank is full of character.

• Easy to install – Quick-Step is known for its simple click installation system. So, whether you’re hiring a professional fitter to help you transform your home or taking on the task yourself, installation is quick and easy to follow.

• Free lifetime residential warranty – Rest assured that your laminate flooring is protected well into the future with a lifetime manufacturer’s wear warranty.

Which room is best for Quick-Step flooring?

Designed for pretty much anything life throws at it, Quick-Step flooring is made to fit seamlessly into the rhythm of your home. But when it comes to which rooms to install it in, what is Quick-Step flooring suitable for?

Whether you’re looking for open-plan oak planks that flow from room to room, or something hardwearing to weather the heart of your busy kitchen, Quick-Step has options for just about anywhere.

• Living rooms – Featuring a range of cool and warm tones, create a comfy snug or inviting family room with timeless wood-effect laminate flooring. Simply add a textured area rug to centre the room and complete the look. 

• Kitchens – The Quick-Step Impressive flooring collection is designed with added water resistance and strength to live up to the demands of kitchen and utility spaces.

• Dining rooms – Whether it’s an open-plan kitchen-diner, a cosy corner of your living space, or a dedicated family dining room, elevate your home with classic natural oak laminate. Thanks to its durable scratch resistant top layer, there’s no need to worry about chairs and tables scraping your gorgeous floors. But we always like to recommend adding protective furniture pads for good measure.

• Bedrooms – Rustic or contemporary, we love how Quick-Step smooth flooring elevates bedroom spaces when combined with plush rugs and soft furnishings.

• Hallways – Offering unmatched wear and longevity, Quick-Step laminate is ideal for high-traffic areas like hallways and entrances. With its protective top layer, it’s guaranteed to live up to the hustle and bustle of your household.

• Offices – Smooth flooring options like laminate are perfect for smart and productive home offices. Easy to maintain and durable enough to roll swivel chairs over, inspire your creativity and focus with a stylish space designed just for you.

Quick-Step flooring styles

The great thing about Quick-Step laminate flooring is that it comes in a range of stunning designs to suit every space.

Quick-Step planks

Sleek and traditional, Quick-Step laminate is installed as straight planks. Fitting your smooth flooring as straight planks is often more affordable than more elaborate herringbone laminate designs, as installation is more straightforward. Ideal for smaller spaces, wider planks can help make compact rooms look larger. 

Quick-Step tiles

As well as natural wood designs, Quick-Step laminate also offers contemporary tile options for your kitchen, utility, or bathroom space. Choose from textured botanic concrete, grey and black slate, warm limestone, and modern chalk tiles. Made from water resistant, sustainable wood, Quick-Step offers all the quality and tactile features of genuine stone flooring at a fraction of the cost.

Quick-Step FAQs

Dive into our FAQs to find out more about Quick-Step laminate flooring.

Is Quick-Step flooring waterproof?

Quick-Step laminate flooring is 100% water resistant from surface moisture. This means it has a layer of protection that prevents immediate water and moisture damage – but must be wiped up as soon as possible. Quick-Step is not suitable for wet rooms.

Do you need underlay for Quick-Step?

Yes, you’ll need underlay beneath Quick-Step laminate flooring to help:

• Create a level base for installation
• Shield against moisture
• Insulate against heat and sound
• Install with underfloor heating

Is Quick-Step flooring scratch proof?

Yes! Thanks to its innovative scratch and stain guard top layer, Quick-Step has superior scuff and scratch resistance. Hardy enough to cope with busy households, Quick-Step is good for homes with pets and little ones. 

How long does Quick-Step laminate last?

Quick-Step laminate has a lifetime residential warranty, ensuring that your floors are fit for purpose for the long term. However, there are various ways to help keep your laminate flooring in top condition as time goes on. From everyday maintenance tips to how to clean laminate flooring properly, learn how to look after your flooring with our laminate care guide.

Where to buy Quick-Step flooring

Fallen in love with Quick-Step? So have we! From rustic beige and soft grey oak to modern charcoal tiles, you can find a wide selection of top-quality designs with us at Tapi. Find the perfect match for your home by browsing online or come visit us in-store to compare your favourite Quick-Step samples in person.

Chat with our expert team of floorologists to discuss your ideas. We’ll offer personalised recommendations and help walk you through potential costs and installation considerations. For a better idea of your budgeting plan, read our laminate cost guide to learn more about the process.