Design Buy Build Issue 44 2020 | Page 32

QUICK-STEP INTRODUCES WOOD FOR LIFE FINISH FOR HARDWOOD FLOORS Quick-Step has introduced a new varnish technology for its Hardwood floor collection. Wood for Life is a protective varnish finish that helps protect the Quick-Step Engineered Wood range from moisture, dirt, scratches and stains. WOOD FOR LIFE CAN HELP TO PREVENT THE FOLLOWING 'BATTLE SCARS' FROM OCCURRING: It has always proved something of a challenge to maintain Hardwood's pristine 'just fitted' looks and with busy home life, it isn't unusual for real wood to show the marks of day to day use. Wood for Life technology counteracts this with an improved protection layer. Dirty pores: Each Quick-Step Hardwood plank is treated separately with a moisture-, scratch-, stain- and dirt-repellent coating that prevents dirt getting trapped in the grooves and moisture seeping into the planks. As an added benefit, the floor is easier to clean for homeowners. 32 Traditional wooden floors – unless they are lacquered – often have a somewhat rough structure. This causes dirt and dust to get stuck, making the floor look dingy. With Wood for Life the pores are protected against dirt, preventing that dull look. Dark edges and dust: It's not just the pores that are prone to catching dust. For many wooden floors, signs of aging are first noticeable on the edges of the planks and between joints. With Wood for Life, the dust simply doesn't get the chance to pile up in the crevices.