Once considered primarily an inexpensive alternative to hardwood, laminate flooring has gone through some amazing changes and is now regularly installed as a high-end flooring option that is a suitable and stylish addition to any room.

Laminate is a hybrid floor covering option that is made out of particleboard and topped by a design layer which has a high-resolution surface photo that is covered in a clear layer of aluminum oxide. The aluminum oxide layer protects against fading, staining and surface burns.

Traditionally, the design layer was a simple picture of hardwood put atop a flat piece of particleboard. Nowadays, laminate flooring is made to very closely duplicate most natural products which makes it a viable option for those looking for either hardwood or tile flooring products.

Laminate is 99% wood and has been shown to increase the resale value of a home. It has a more natural wood look than vinyl flooring and due to the thickness and warmth of some options, is more comfortable to walk on.