Laminate Flooring Description Laminate flooring is a plank floor, constructed of different layers. Usually the top layer or “wear layer” is clear. It is a low or high-density laminate, depending on the manufacturer and style – similar to a counter top laminate. Although it is similar to a counter top laminate, it is, in most cases, anywhere from 10% to 40% stronger than countertops and more resistant to scratches, burns, chipping, dents, etc. The second layer is usually the design or decorative layer which gives it the unique look of wood or, in some cases, tile flooring. Some laminate floor manufacturers add a third or “base” layer for greater stability.

	All of these layers are fused by heat and pressure to a high-density core. Some cores are constructed of high-density fiber and some are constructed of wood particles. All of the thicknesses of the boards are approximately the same. All of the lines we know about are under ½” thick. The quality is determined more by how will the material is constructed and also with what pressure the laminate was applied.

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