Laminate has never been so true to nature. The absolute showcase for 2010 is the brand new Quick•Step® Vogue series, a collection of floors that combines the charm of aged oak with the quality of Quick•Step® laminate, thanks to a unique method patented by Quick•Step®.
The Quick•Step® design team found inspiration for this top range in the unique elegance and lush patterns of aged oak floors in old mansions. To reproduce the authentic look and feel as true to nature as possible, the Quick•Step® product developers came up with a patented process that affects the edge bevelling as well as the unique surface structure of the floor planks.
The result is a laminate floor full of character that pleases everyone and is suitable for every interior. No matter whether you prefer rustic, cottage or design: one of the 6 patterns will undoubtedly be a floor for you.
A: Characteristics
Vogue was developed with the greatest respect for all the details of an aged oak floor:
1. Matt and glossy parts
Real aged oak floor planks have hard and soft parts. The harder, higher parts of the plank have a matt appearance while the lower parts are softer and have a more glossy finish. This difference in glossiness has to do with the varnish layer on real oak planks. Intense walking wears the varnish layer on the higher parts faster while it remains intact on the lower parts. The playful combination of matt and glossy parts highlights the lush pattern of oak wood and gives every Vogue plank that extra freshness.
2. Wood-grain patterns that feel like nature
The aged aspect of Quick•Step® Vogue is also obvious from the unique, patented surface structure. The planks do not only have a tangible deep grain, the transition between the harder and softer parts of the wood is also very gradual, just like real oak planks.
3. Unique edge bevelling of the planks
To highlight the aged and authentic character of the floor even more, the edges of the planks are not straight but bevelled and form an irregular pattern.
(patented development) Unlike other laminate manufacturers, Quick•Step® applies the same laminate as the top surface to protect these edges. This patented technique makes the joints of Quick•Step® floors equally wear- and scratch-resistant as the top surface, and this lengthens the life span of the floor.
The unique edge finish has an important aesthetic advantage: the wood-grain structure of the plank flows seamlessly into the joints, and the colour of the joint matches the colour of the seam perfectly. This unique edge finish is applied to both the long and the short side of every Vogue plank.
B: Six unique designs
The Quick•Step® Vogue range consists of 6 designs that can be divided into three styles.
So Vogue has something for everyone:
i - Authentic:
Code Name
UVG1391 Rustic Oak Natural
The appearance of this floor is very close to that of an aged oak floor and is exceptionally true to nature.
ii - Modern:
Code Name
UVG1390 Rustic Oak Light
UVG1392 Rustic Oak Cottage
UVG1393 Rustic Oak Grey
The authentic structure and style of oak is preserved, however, the planks have a contemporary colour for a more modern look and feel.
iii - Trendy:
Code Name
UVG1394 Oak White Passionata
UVG1395 Oak Beige Passionata
The “Trendy” floors have the very special and precious charm of a new oak parquet floor, finished with a single tone (white or beige) matt coating.
These two striking designs are a true image of a white and beige painted oak floor, without compromising the excellent wood-grain structure of oak.
Thanks to their exceptional character, both floors received the Designers’ Choice label. This label stands for the ultimate eye catcher, for products that the designers of Quick•Step® are extremely proud of. Quick•Step® floors with the Designers’ Choice label excel thanks to their exceptional and timeless design.
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