Pergo flooring is a brand of a new type of flooring, known as laminate, which has the look of real hardwood with the easy maintenance of vinyl. It’s available in wood plank, limestone block, marble, and granite tile. While relatively new to the United States, Pergo flooring has been a mainstay in Europe for almost 20 years.

Pergo flooring is comprised of three components:

1. The surface layer and decorative laminate - Top layer
2. Carrier board or core material - Middle later
3. Balancing layer of laminate or other material - Bottom layer

Pergo is actually a brand of laminate flooring. There are many brands of laminate that vary in quality.