Laminate flooring consists of four layers bonded together to produce planks that are generally 3/8- to 1/2-in. thick, 3- to 5-in. wide and 36- to 72-in. long. From the top down, there’s a wear ...

The thick top layer of laminate flooring allows it to be deeply embossed to have a realistic three-dimensional appearance and textured like the material it mimics. Vinyl flooring isn't necessarily ...