If you're looking for a comparison  between laminate and hardwood flooring, then this can get confusing because there are many different terms used by manufacturers, as well as different regional usages of these terms. However, solid Wood is made up of 100% real wood pieces. This is the type of wood flooring that you find in old houses or renovated buildings. It's usually made up of very thick pieces and is installed as solid planks (although tongue-and-groove boards are sometimes used). Solid wood doesn't flex or bend much at all so it will withstand heavy foot traffic.