A laminate product is made from a resin material over fiberboard. Much laminate is created to look like natural wood. If you are not completely sure, look for a pattern. Natural hardwood floors will have no pattern to the grain. Each board will be unique — just like the trees they came from. Laminate boards will have a pattern that repeats. If you see a pattern, you have laminate. The good news is that laminate often looks as lovely as hardwood. While it does not last as long, it is not sensitive to harsh cleaners.