Quick-Step Engineered Timber Flooring

Surface species and grading: real timber shows natural knots, grain, colour differences and seasonal movement. Thicknesses in our catalogue range from 13mm to 14mm, except Massimo's 13.5mm; ReadyFlor face layers vary by range. Water: only Amato, Faro and Cascada have a 15-year wet warranty; clean spills within 72 hours, and obtain a site-specific assessment for any bathroom or laundry installation, including required Hydrokit sealing and applicable waterproofing rules. Installation: ReadyFlor Herringbone is a tongue-and-groove glue-down product; Intenso uses a different chevron panel system; inspect each range's manufacturer instructions. Sound: there is no meaningful acoustic ranking by thickness without a tested floor/underlay assembly. Warranty: Australian 09/2024 terms provide 33-year residential wear warranty subject to defined wear-through, plus limited structural and click-joint terms.

We assess timber species, use case, substrate moisture and flatness, expansion clearances and the manufacturer-approved fitting method. Amato, Faro and Cascada's wet warranty requires spills to be wiped within 72 hours and appropriate Quick-Step Hydrokit perimeter sealing for permitted wet areas; compliant wet-area waterproofing remains separate. ReadyFlor Herringbone is direct-stick and NOT compatible with underfloor heating or cooling according to its current manufacturer product specification and dedicated installation instructions. Its Blackbutt/Spotted Gum variants also are not suited to wet rooms. Intenso's chevron panel system has its own installation rules. Distinguish natural timber seasonal movement from warranty-covered manufacturing defects.