Laminate Laminate flooring is a multilayer synthetic flooring product fused together through a lamination process. Laminate flooring simulates real wood flooring with a picture of wood beneath a clear protective layer. Laminate flooring has become a very popular choice in recent years, they are very easy to install with little to no glue and have the option of being a "floating" floor. The ease of install and cost effectiveness of laminates makes them perfect for the "do it your self-er" looking to spruce up their own home or rental.