Laminate is a type of multi-layer synthetic flooring. It is intended to have the appearance of real wood. The laminate flooring core layer is made mostly of melamine resin and fiber board material. The top layer features a textured picture that is embossed to seem like real wood. Laminate is durable and attractive, making it suitable for both home and commercial applications. Laminate can look like real wood because it uses a similar technology as wood: resin and fibers. The difference is that wood has a natural grain while laminate is printed with a picture that can be repeated many times over. However, due to its printing process, laminate cannot provide the same level of hardness and durability as real wood. Laminate is available in a wide variety of colors and styles. It is easy to install in any kind of environment since it does not require any special treatment such as moisture resistance or oiliness. This makes it a good choice for areas where you need a durable and long-lasting surface but don't want to spend much money. Laminate looks and feels like real wood so it is often used as an alternative to wood flooring. However, due to its plastic nature, laminate can only last as long as other types of flooring. In order to keep your new laminate flooring looking great for longer, just like real wood, avoid walking on it with high-wear shoes.