laminate Flooring products meet or exceed all environmental, health and safety requirements – including formaldehyde emissions – as mandated by the U.S. federal government and applicable state regulatory agencies such as the California Air Resources Board. Laminate flooring allows homeowners to get the look of genuine hardwood or stone in areas they never thought possible. Laminate can withstand spills, sharp claws and heavy traffic. It also resists the toughest stains from makeup to Merlot.