Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring does one thing well above all else: it imitates wood flooring. 

 

Developed decades ago as an inexpensive alternative to real wood, today’s laminate flooring manufacturers have upped their game with better quality and dozens of types of wood species. You’ll find everything from American icons like oak, hickory, and heartwood pine to exotics such as Tigerwood and Prado.

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This variety is due to the photographic process used to create the design layer of laminate flooring — a high-resolution image of actual wood that’s vividly realistic. The image is printed and glued to a core of the fiberboard backed by a bottom treated layer to prevent moisture damage.

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It’s all covered by a tough, clear top wear layer that resists scratches and dings.