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| Colour | |
| Shade | Light |
| Plank Style | Straight Plank |
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| Flooring Grade (AC rating) | AC4 |
Quick-Step Impressive Soft Oak Light Brown laminate flooring has a light brown oak effect with beige undertones and softly weathered grain. The restrained colour variation creates a gentle backdrop, while the extra-matt surface keeps reflections low.
The 8mm planks combine a decorative oak-effect surface with a moisture-resistant HDF core. Scratch Guard helps protect against everyday wear, while HydroSeal provides resistance to surface water when the floor is installed and maintained as instructed. Impressive is rated AC4 and Class 32 for domestic and moderate commercial use.
Each 190 × 1380mm plank has a genuine bevel on all four sides and a Uniclic joint for floating installation. A pack contains seven planks and covers 1.835m². The floor is priced per m² and ordered in complete packs.
Soft Oak Light Brown suits rooms where you want a lighter brown floor with quiet, natural-looking grain.
Suitable for indoor living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, hallways and kitchens, as well as moderate commercial applications within the Class 32 specification.
Bathrooms are suitable when the floor is installed and sealed to Quick-Step’s wet-area instructions. Use the specified compressible Foamstrip and Hydrokit at the perimeter, profiles and penetrations, plus Hydrostrip where required for matching skirting or scotia. Not suitable for showers, rooms with floor drains, saunas, pool areas or outdoor use.
Use warm grey walls, cream upholstery and woven textures alongside the light brown planks. Muted green or dark bronze details complement the beige undertones.
HydroSeal protects against surface moisture. Impressive has a 72-hour standing-water limit under the manufacturer’s water-resistance conditions. Remove spills promptly and follow the full fitting and care instructions. This protection does not cover flooding, plumbing leaks or moisture between the subfloor and the laminate.
Warranty: manufacturer’s conditions and exclusions apply. For the complete scope, fitting requirements and care conditions, read the Quick-Step laminate warranty.
Each pack contains seven planks and covers 1.835m². Enter your required area in the Timberwharf calculator to see the number of full packs, the total area supplied and the order total.
Allow for cuts and waste when planning the floor. A 10% allowance is a useful starting point for a straightforward plank layout; your fitter should confirm the allowance for your room shape. Add the allowance once and order the full project quantity together.
Preparation and fitting: acclimatise unopened packs flat for at least 48 hours in the installation area, at 15–25°C and 30–85% relative humidity. The subfloor must be dry, sound and suitably level. Use an appropriate laminate underlay and the specified moisture barrier where required. Keep the floor floating, with expansion space as instructed; do not trap it beneath fixed kitchen units or other permanent fittings.
Underfloor heating and cooling: suitable with compatible low-temperature water or electric systems and the correct floor build-up. The finished floor surface must not exceed 27°C. Follow the heating-system and Quick-Step commissioning instructions, select a suitable underlay and change temperatures gradually. Floor cooling requires dew-point and condensation control.
Cleaning: vacuum or sweep with a soft head, then clean with a well-wrung mop and a suitable laminate cleaner. Remove spills promptly, use entrance mats and protect furniture feet. If using steam cleaning, follow Quick-Step’s specific cloth-covered steam-head instructions; do not apply steam directly to the planks.
Impressive is tested to EN 13329 with an AC4 abrasion rating. The flooring’s thermal resistance is 0.055m²K/W before adding an underlay. Fire classification is Cfl-s1 with Quick-Step underlays. The floor is antistatic; its technical sheet lists EU Ecolabel, PEFC and Nordic Ecolabel certification.
AC4 describes abrasion resistance; it is different from the appearance grades used for real wood. Class 32 describes the intended use level. Choose the underlay and complete floor build-up to suit the room, subfloor and heating system.
What is Quick-Step Impressive Soft Oak Light Brown?
Soft Oak Light Brown is an 8mm straight plank laminate floor in Quick-Step’s Impressive collection. It has a light brown oak effect with beige undertones and softly weathered grain. The decorative surface is an oak effect over an HDF core.
How much flooring is in a pack?
Each pack contains seven planks and covers 1.835m². The calculator rounds the required area up to complete packs.
Is it waterproof?
HydroSeal gives the surface water resistance, with a 72-hour standing-water limit under the manufacturer’s conditions. Correct wet-area sealing is essential. Wipe up spills promptly; flooding, plumbing leaks and subfloor moisture are not covered by this protection.
Can I use it in a kitchen or bathroom?
Yes, provided the installation follows Quick-Step’s instructions, including the required wet-area sealing. It is not suitable for showers, floor-drained wet rooms, saunas or pool areas.
Can it be fitted over underfloor heating?
Yes, with a compatible low-temperature system and the correct subfloor and underlay. Keep the finished floor surface at or below 27°C and follow the commissioning instructions.
What does AC4 mean?
AC4 is the abrasion-resistance rating. Impressive also has a Class 32 use classification for domestic and moderate commercial applications. It is not a natural-wood appearance grade.
Does it need sanding or oiling?
No. This is a finished laminate surface, not a sandable timber wear layer. Maintain it with suitable laminate cleaning products.
See the Timberwharf delivery policy for current delivery options and charges. Arrange installation after the complete order has arrived and been checked.



