What is wood laminate and how does it differ from solid wood flooring?

Wood laminate is a synthetic flooring material that mimics the look of real wood. It is made by layering a high-resolution image of wood onto a fiberboard core and sealing it with a protective coating. Solid wood flooring, on the other hand, is made entirely of real wood planks. The main difference is that laminate is more affordable and easier to maintain, while solid wood is more durable and can be refinished multiple times.