Quick-Step Waterproof Laminate Michigan's First Certified Pergo Installer
In 1998, our founder became the first certified Pergo installer in Michigan. Twenty seven years later, we still trust Quick-Step above all other floating floors because the engineering has never wavered. Made in the USA. Uniclic® click lock. FloorScore® certified. Zero compromise.
100% Waterproof
All Collections
Lock System
Uniclic® Click Lock
Warranty
Lifetime Residential
Safety
FloorScore® · CARB2
Made In
USA
The Forensic Evolution
The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Laminate
Early laminates relied on water-based glues to swell and seal the core. When the industry pivoted to DIY "click" floors, many brands lost their stability and safety some even introducing harmful formaldehyde into their cores.
We chose to stay with Quick-Step because they refused to compromise. Today, their Made in the USA products offer better indentation resistance and surface stability than almost any floating floor on the market.
"In 1998, at the age of 20, I became the first certified Pergo installer in the state of Michigan."
Having mastered the original glued-seam era of Wilsonart and Formica, I witnessed the industry shift toward "click" floors. While most manufacturers went cheap and bad, Quick-Step patented the Uniclic® technology a design so superior it redefined the entire flooring industry.
Twenty seven years later, I still recommend Quick-Step to families across Southeast Michigan because the engineering has never wavered.
Edmond Malaski
Founder · Pergo Certified · Triple NWFA Certified · Licensed Michigan Builder
Waterproof Laminate
Quick-Step Collections
Every Quick-Step floor is 100% waterproof with patented Uniclic click lock installation. Pet friendly, steam-mop safe, and backed by a lifetime residential warranty.
Quick-Step's premium waterproof laminate with Uniclic locking, GenuEdge pressed bevel, and Wet Protect technology. Available in multiple plank widths for design flexibility.
Advanced waterproof laminate with enhanced visuals and Signature beveled edges. Colossia XXL, Vestia, and Perdestia sub-collections offer wide-plank drama with steam-mop-safe surfaces.
Waterproof laminate that pairs realistic wood visuals with Uniclic installation. Reclaime, Palisades Park, and Ellicott Point sub-collections bring reclaimed character, designer warmth, and literary-inspired aesthetics.
The pinnacle of Quick-Step laminate. Stellaris and Propello deliver ultra-realistic oak and hickory visuals, advanced waterproof core, and the smoothest Uniclic click on the market.
Technical Authority
Built Different
Genuine Uniclic®
Patented angle-click locking system for gap-free stability. No glue, no tools, no callbacks.
High-Pressure Core
Maximum indentation resistance engineered for homes with large pets, heavy furniture, and high-heel traffic.
Made in the USA
Proudly manufactured domestically with rigorous quality controls and a lifetime residential warranty.
FloorScore® & CARB2
No harmful chemicals or formaldehyde. Independently tested and certified for indoor air quality safety.
The Smart Choice
Why We Often Recommend Quick-Step Over Luxury Vinyl
While LVP is the current trend, Quick-Step's high-pressure core and Uniclic locking mechanism often provide superior indentation resistance and a more authentic feel at a more affordable price point. It's the "Smart Choice" for Michigan families who want durability without the premium "trend tax."
Why Choose Quick-Step
Waterproof Confidence for Michigan Homes
100% Waterproof
Every plank is sealed from surface to core. Install confidently in kitchens, bathrooms, mudrooms, and basements throughout Michigan.
Pet & Family Proof
Scratch resistant surface with steam-mop-safe finishes. Designed for busy households with kids, dogs, and heavy foot traffic.
First Certified. Still Trusted.
Michigan's first Pergo-certified installer since 1998. Twenty seven years of forensic flooring experience backs every Quick-Step project we touch.
A Note from the Master Craftsman
"While Quick-Step is a more affordable and efficient product to install, it is notoriously unforgiving to uneven surfaces."
Most installers overlook the subfloor. I treat it as the "Invisible Foundation." The difference between a floor that lasts 30 years and one that fails in three isn't the locking mechanism it's the seasoned veteran who prepared the surface underneath.
Edmond Malaski
Founder · Pergo Certified Since 1998 · Triple NWFA Certified
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