Laminate flooring has a layered construction:
a) wear layer is the easy to clean surface which contains aluminum oxide which protects the floor from stains, fading and wear;
b) Image design layer is a photographic image of wood, stone or virtually anything you can image;
c) Inner core layer provides the floor's structural strength and stability; it is made from high-density fiberboard, and is often impregnated with a plastic resin called melamine
     to increase the floor's strength, stability and resistance to moisture;
d) backing layer is found beneath the inner core, the backing is made with resin saturated paper; it creates a moisture barrier that protects the floor from warping.