is laminate flooring plastic
Plastic-laminate flooring is a simple and inexpensive way to cover a large area. Here's what you need to know before you start. When plastic-laminate flooring was introduced to the U.S. market in the mid-1990s it was little more than a curiosity. Some builders and designers even considered it a bit of a joke. No one's laughing now. In less than 20 years, plastic laminate becameâand remainsâthe fastest-growing type of flooring sold.