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Sàn gỗ Quickstep - CTY NHẬP KHẨU ĐỘC QUYỀN tại VN

Sàn gỗ Quickstep - CTY NHẬP KHẨU ĐỘC QUYỀN tại VN

Sàn gỗ Quickstep - CTY NHẬP KHẨU ĐỘC QUYỀN tại VN

Sàn gỗ Quickstep - CTY NHẬP KHẨU ĐỘC QUYỀN tại VN
Sàn gỗ Quickstep - CTY NHẬP KHẨU ĐỘC QUYỀN tại VN
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Can Quick-Step Laminate be installed around my stove?

Yes, it can. However, you should consider a number of things.

First things first – stoves can be heavy. The stove’s legs should be large
enough in order to reduce the point load on your laminate floor. Make sure
the contact surface for each leg measures at least 4 square inches (2x2
inches) or 25 cm² (5x5 cm). If not, we advise you to install a solid (metal or
glass) underlay underneath the legs in order to ensure a better weight
distribution*.

In some cases the area around and underneath a fireplace might get too
hot, causing unnecessary tension on the flooring joints. Usually, installing a
metal or glass underlay can solve the problem. This underlay evenly
distributes both the stove’s weight and the radiated heat, thus protecting
your floor from any damage.

Sometimes, when you open a stove door, sparks can enter the room and
leave little burning spots on your floor. But playing with fire won’t always get
you burnt: a protective underlay can prevent burning spots and makes sure
your laminate floor stays brand new.


*These precautionary measures also apply to other heavy pieces of furniture, such as aquariums.

What is a laminate floor?

A laminate floor is a layered floor built around a watertight, glued High
Density Fibre (HDF) board. All Quick-Step laminate floors consist of four
different layers:

 

1. A TRANSPARENT, WEAR-RESISTANT OVERLAY

This top layer makes your Quick-Step floor resistant to stains, wear, impact,
scratches, burns and household chemicals. It consists of several melamine
layers that are pressed onto the HDF core board in a press, under high
pressure and temperature. The surface layer is finished with a wood or tile
texture/structure that is called 'registered-embossed'. This means that this
surface structure is perfectly in harmony with the design.

 

2. A DESIGN LAYER

This is the layer that defines the actual look of your floor. The design layer is
a very high resolution photo of real wood or tiles that is reproduced with
highly sophisticated printing techniques and finished with melamine resin.
The combination of perfect design and surface structure makes the wood or
tile imitation look extremely real and natural.

 

3. A MOISTURE RESISTANT GLUED HDF CORE BOARD

This HDF core board is the heart of a Quick-Step Laminate floor. HDF means
'High Density Fibre Board'. It consists of refined wood fibres and high quality
melamine resin. It is a re-composed wood-fibre board which allows using all
part of the tree. The board is very homogenous in composition and technical
characteristics. It's extremely durable, stable and highly moisture resistant.

 

4. A BALANCING LAYER

This moisture-resistant backing layer guarantees a perfectly balanced board
that will not cup or bow when properly installed and maintained.

 

LEARN MORE

Learn more about our Laminate floors in 'Why you’ll love your Quick-Step
Laminate floor?'

Can I use Quick-Step Laminate in my bathroom?

CAN I USE QUICK-STEP LAMINATE IN MY BATHROOM?

Topic: Laminate

Until recently, Quick-Step didn't have a laminated floor that was suitable for
use in damp rooms such as bathrooms. But this has changed with the
introduction of the Quick-Step Lagune. Quick-Step Lagune is a range of ship
-deck floors particularly suited for bathrooms. Obviously, these floors can also
be used in all other rooms in your house.

Can I use Quick-Step Laminate in my kitchen?

Yes, you can. Quick-Step Laminate floors have a scratch and wear resistant
'Scratch Guard' surface layer, making them a perfect choice for your kitchen
as well.

Because of the highly moisture resistant HDF core board, an accident with a
glass of water falling on the floor for example is not a problem. It is however
recommended to remove any standing moisture as soon as reasonably possible.

Of course, the Laminate floor in your kitchen will have to be cleaned more
frequently and more intensively than in some other rooms of your house.
However, there's no need to wash the floor; in fact, this should never be
done. The sealed surface structure prevents dirt and dust from attaching to
the floor. Usually, dry cleaning with Quick-Step microfiber tissues is
sufficient.

Floors with bevelled edges must be vacuumed first. Occasionally the floor can
be cleaned with a damp or slightly moist Quick-Step microfiber mop using
Quick-Step cleaning product in the cleaning water.

 

Are Quick-Step Laminate floors sensitive to static electricity?

 

ARE QUICK-STEP LAMINATE FLOORS SENSITIVE TO STATIC ELECTRICITY?

Topic: Laminate

 

Every Quick-Step floor receives a unique, permanent antistatic treatment.
Because of this, annoying discharges are a thing of the past. Static electricity
charges cannot accumulate anymore, even in dry internal climate
conditions. It makes Quick-Step floors ideal for offices, stores, etc.

Thanks to their antistatic treatment, Quick-Step Laminate floors comply with
EN 1815 and EN 14041 guidelines (European guidelines for construction
products).

Can I use Quick-Step Laminate in my veranda?

CAN I USE QUICK-STEP LAMINATE IN MY VERANDA?

Topic: Laminate

Yes, you can. Make sure to install a suitable Quick-Step underlay (with built-in moisture barrier) under the floor and
provide sufficiently large expansion gaps so that the installed floor can freely move under the skirting boards. Also
avoid standing water or other liquids on the floor, and put suitable doormats outside to collect dirt. Colour fading
due to exposure of sunlight is not to be expected.
 

Can I install Quick-Step Laminate on stairs?

You can easily cover your stairs with Quick-Step Laminate using the                            
the Quick-Step Incizo profile. The only condition is that the steps of your
staircase must be straight and not rounded.

Here's how it works:

  1. Glue a cut to size laminate panel with Quick-Step One4All glue to the riser.
    Use spacers to ensure that sufficient space is left underneath to fit in the
    laminate of the step.
  2. Glue and screw the aluminium base profile on the step nose.
  3. Apply glue to the sub-profile and the step. Spread out the glue across the
    sub-profile.
  4. Place a laminate plank on the step with the underside of the tongue
    against the edge of the front of the alu base.
  5. Push the associated plastic strip (white, blue or black) on the tongue of the
    plank.
  6. Apply glue to both sides of the Incizo base.
  7. Press the Incizo profile onto the alu base.

Incizo stair installation - step 1       

 

Incizo stair installation - step 3

 

Incizo stair installation - step 5

Incizo stair installation - step 2

 

Incizo stair installation - step 4

 

Incizo stair installation - step 6

     

Can I use Quick-Step Laminate in combination with underfloor heating?

 

CAN I USE QUICK-STEP LAMINATE IN COMBINATION WITH
UNDERFLOOR HEATING?

 

Combining a Quick-Step Laminate floor with traditional underfloor heating
embedded in the screed is no problem at all. However, it is important that
you install your floor 'floating' and that you choose the right underlay.

The floating installation and the very strong connection of the Uniclic joint
ensures that the planks will stay together, without gapping, when the
heating is on. Possible condensation problems underneath are prevented by
the moisture barrier (this is not possible with full-surface gluing).

The combination of heating and cooling is also possible for laminate floors,
but some technical precautions have to be taken into account. Check the
installation manual 'Installation of Quick-Step Laminate on underfloor
heating' for more details.

In case of heating mats to be installed on the screed, first read the technical
instructions in the installation manual and check with the
supplier/manufacturer of these heating mats if the mats can be used in
combination with laminate.

Important: always follow the special guidelines for underfloor heating and
cooling and ask you dealer for instructions.

 

 

Can Quick-Step Laminate be installed on top of an existing floor covering?

 

CAN QUICK-STEP LAMINATE BE INSTALLED ON TOP OF AN EXISTING
FLOOR COVERING?

 

Yes, this is possible. The exact installation method depends on whether you
wish to install your new floor on the ground floor level or on an upper level.

ON GROUND FLOOR LEVEL

First remove any organic floor covering (i.e. carpet, parquet, etc.). Linoleum
or vinyl doesn't have to be removed but a Quick-Step levelling underlay
should be installed. When you have an uneven timber floor, you must first
install a Quick-Step screen, then Quick-Step Softboard panels to level the
surface and finally a Quick-Step Uniclic underlay on top of that. Also, there
must be sufficient ventilation in the crawl space underneath the timber floor.

ON UPPER LEVELS

If your new floor is intend for upper levels, you don’t need to remove carpets
if they are short-pile and stable. However, you need to lay a levelling
Quick-Step underlay floor.

UNDERLAY ADVISOR

Quickly find the most suitable underlay for your room with our Underlay
Advisor.

 

Can castor chairs be used on a Quick-Step Laminate floor?

 

 

CAN CASTOR CHAIRS BE USED ON A QUICK-STEP LAMINATE FLOOR?

 

Yes. However, it’s necessary to take a few protective measures.

Use soft castors. Most of today’s office chairs can be ordered with soft or hard
castors. Soft castors typically have an outside layer of different material and
colour (usually light grey). For existing chairs with hard castors, contact your
supplier to order soft wheels to replace the hard ones. Soft castors will
considerably extend the lifetime of your Laminate flooring. An additional
benefit is also that soft castors on a hard floorcoverings such as Laminate will
also considerably increase the sitting comfort.

Additionally, you can put a transparent protective mat under your office chairs.
Choose a mat for hard floor coverings without profiling on the back. Make sure
that the area is big enough. In case of intensive castor chair traffic the
combination of soft castors and a protective mat is strongly advised.

 

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