Laminate flooring is made up of three main components which are bonded together. The wear-resistant surface is made of a durable melamine laminate and bonded to a wood-based (HDF) substrate. The laminate itself is a combination of several different layers merged together under heat and high pressure. Laminate floors are incredibly durable, easy to care for and come in a wide variety of realistic stone and wood flooring designs. If you love the look of real hardwood but are concerned with the upkeep, then laminate flooring could be the answer.