DESIGNERS' INNOVATION The inspiration for this floor comes from the deep and complex structure of burned wood. A unique Quick-Step technology shows the burned wood structure down to the smallest details, giving a deep black colour and a rich texture that can’t help but inspire the imagination.

Black is back. This black burned wood floor is a guaranteed eye-catcher and is just what you need for a trendy interior. Perfect for today’s return to black in interior design. 

BLACK WOOD

The practice of burning wood is as old as the road to Rome. The result? A unique texture, and as black as coal. Its application has its origins in the Japanese Shou Sugi Ban technique: burned wood was used as a natural protective layer against pests and fire. The finish can differ, depending on how long the wood is exposed to fire and carbonisation: light will always be reflected in it differently. This ageold technique provided the basic inspiration for many a black floor. The frequently felt urge to dig into the past to create a new trend in interior decorating is a clear response to the overload of futuristic materials we are currently surrounded with.

BURNED PLANKS

Quick-Step started to experiment in the same way and created burned planks, a laminate floor with a true-to-life texture and look. The pattern was designed by making use of reliefography, a technique that is used for replicas of paintings, to scan in the composition of burned wood. The result is a black floor with the unique texture of burned wood. Combining this floor with walls painted in white or pastels will create a stylish and contemporary space: the addition of a dark floor will lend your home a touch of drama and charisma.