THE Flooring Show saw Quick-Step welcome one of Belgium’s iconic landmarks to the halls of the Harrogate International Centre as it unveiled its new Impressive laminate collection and the world’s first waterproof wood floors.

Bringing Brussels to Harrogate, Quick-Step’s installation of the iconic Manneken Pis, a beloved symbol of the city, saw water trickling over its wood floors continuously for three days, demonstrating what’s described as its 100% waterproof performance to everyone attending this year’s The Flooring Show.

The replica statue certainly proved a talking point, but so too was the launch of the Impressive laminate collection.

Says the company: ‘First launched in 2014 as the world’s first waterproof laminate floor, Impressive has been the cornerstone of Quick-Step’s laminate category, defining a premium laminate floor that excels in performance and that delivers a look and feel close to nature.

‘For 2025, Quick-Step has introduced eight new designs to the collection across two new surface structures and has also unveiled Impressive Designs, the world’s first creak-free, 100% waterproof laminate herringbone.

‘The Flooring Show was the first opportunity for the UK’s retail flooring industry to see new Impressive and Impressive Designs, with Quick-Step showcasing the floor’s authentic look and feel on its stand.’

Continues the company: ‘Retailers saw how the collection’s new wood effects are not only more lifelike thanks to their richer and more complex texture but also come in an extraordinary 20 planks per design (56 in herringbone) for fewer telltale repeats in all sizes of room.

‘For the Impressive Designs herringbone collection, they also got the chance to discover how the use of Quick-Step’s Unizip joint eliminates the need for A/B planks and gives a faster installation with less waste.’

Niall Cassidy, retail manager UK, was delighted with the response to the collection’s launch: ‘The Flooring Show gave us a chance to show why Quick-Step represents a premium brand for retailers that want to offer their customers high quality, innovative products that are unmatched in the industry.

‘The new Impressive collection has shown that we never stop pursuing perfection and the response we received was fantastic. I’m looking forward to Quick-Step retailers across the country making the most of this new collection.’

‘The new Quick-Step Impressive collection continues to be available in standard 8mm, as well as Impressive Ultra (12mm). Enjoying a versatile plank format of 1380mm x 190mm, the collection works in a wide variety of room sizes.

‘To complete the installation, Quick-Step has also introduced perfectly matched new accessories and stair covers. Made from Impressive planks, these new accessories bring the same authentic natural look and scratch-resistant performance as the floor itself.’

www.quick-step.co.uk