What is a hardwood floor? See how it's built.

Quick-Step hardwood floors are engineered wood floors made up of three layers, covered with a protective finish. The middle layer can be a wooden core or HDF. Thanks to the careful selection of raw material and a perfect control of the moisture content of the wood during the manufacturing process, Quick-Step hardwood floors guarantee optimum stability and durability.

An illustration of a cross-section of a layered wood floor showing its different material layers.

1. Finishing layer

Depending on the Parquet floor you choose, this finishing layer may consist of:

Seven layers of UV-cured water-based lacquer. This lacquer protects your floor against wear, scratches and stains, and makes it as easy to maintain.
Two layers of quality modified oil which creates an extra matt and natural authentic look and which ages gracefully.

2. Face layer

A carefully selected, solid wood layer in a vast array of colours and structures. Our Quick-Step engineered wood floors have a face layer of 2.5 mm thick. The surface layer can be sanded and refinished.

3. Core

The core layer is what makes a floor stable and durable. It absorbs stress and strain and keeps the floor stable in all conditions. The balance between the hardness and the flexibility of the core material is crucial in ensuring a smooth click and a strong connection. The core consists of wood or HDF.

4. Backing layer

A backing layer of spruce or pine veneer. In combination with the other layers, it prevents the floor from cupping or warping.

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