Laminate flooring offers a wide selection of designs that offer the look and feel of beautiful hardwood, ceramic tile, and slate. It is actually a composite that's designed to endure more-than-average wear and tear. A direct-pressure manufacturing process fuses four layers into one extremely hard surface. The four layers are:

• back layer - the back is reinforced with melamine for structural stability and moisture resistance.
• fiberboard core - Shaw Laminate's ultra dense core board provides impact resistance and stability. It also features an edge sealing treatment that provides even further structural stability.
• decorative layer - Providing the floor's beauty, the decorative layer is actually a highly detailed photograph that gives the laminate the appearance of wood or tile.
• wear layer - The melamine wear layer is a tough, clear finish reinforced with aluminum oxide, one of the hardest mineral compounds known to man, to resist staining, fading, surface moisture, and wear.

The resulting floor is a technological breakthrough. There's no staining, no fading, and no wear through. And Shaw's VersaLock glueless installation makes installing your new floor easier than you ever thought possible.

Other noteworthy features:

• Shaw Laminate flooring is incredibly durable and stain resistant. Such problem spills as nail polish, grease, and mustard simply wipe off.
• Patented tongue-and-groove locking technology eliminates unsightly gaps at the seams.
• Ultra durable flooring planks can be taken apart and reassembled if necessary.
• No waiting...you can walk on your floor immediately after installation is complete.