Answer: laminates

AnswerCrossword Clue
LAMINATESFormica and plywood
LAMINATESLike some building materials
LAMINATESMica, shale, and butcher block
LAMINATESCoats
LAMINATESCountertop or flooring materials
laminatesSplit into layers or leaves
laminatesLAMINATE, to compress into a thin plate
laminatesBeat or roll (metal) into thin plates
laminatesManufacture by placing layer on layer
laminatesOverlay (a flat surface, esp. paper) with a layer of plastic or some other protective material