Berta Store · Plywood comparison
Compare two Berta finishes for cabinet interiors, closets, shelving, and visible storage panels.
The quick answer: choose white for a plain, bright interior and a choice of thicknesses. Choose wood-tone for a decorative wood-grain appearance on both faces of a nominal 3/4-inch panel. Compare samples before committing to a full-sheet order.
White melamine
Consider white for cabinet interiors, utility storage, and closets where you want a simple, consistent-looking background. This range also offers thinner panels for parts specified at 12 or 6 mm.
White tone and sheen still matter. Compare a sample with your doors and edge banding.
Wood-tone melamine
Consider wood-tone for open shelves, visible cabinet interiors, and closet panels where the wood-grain pattern is part of the design. Plan the pattern direction across neighboring parts.
This is a decorative melamine face, not exposed natural wood veneer to stain.
The white option below is the White Melamine selection in our combined Birch / White Melamine range. It is not our separate white Baltic birch product.
On small screens, swipe the table to see both options.
| What to compare | White Melamine | Wood-Tone Melamine |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Plain white melamine. | Decorative wood-grain melamine. |
| Plywood core | Multi-ply poplar. | Listed 11-ply cabinet-grade plywood; core species not specified. |
| Listed sheet size | 4 × 8 ft (48 × 96 in). | 4 × 8 ft (48 × 96 in). |
| Thickness choices | 18, 12, and 6 mm; nominal 3/4, 1/2, and 1/4 in. | Nominal 3/4 in; confirm actual thickness. |
| Finished faces | 18 and 12 mm: both faces. 6 mm: one face. | Both faces on the listed nominal 3/4-in sheet. |
| Nominal 3/4-in price | $81.29 USD / sheet | $87.99 USD / sheet |
| Cut planning | No decorative grain pattern to align. | Plan visible pattern direction and part orientation. |
| Exposed edges | Plan matching white edge treatment. | Check the edge color against the actual sheet or sample. |
A nominal 3/4-inch label does not establish equal actual thickness. The white option lists 18 mm (about 0.709 in); verify the wood-tone sheet before sizing grooves, dados, or fitted parts.
These cards select the exact full-sheet options. Prices update from the product catalog when this page loads.
White faces · Poplar core
White Melamine / 3/4 in (18 mm) · 4 × 8 sheet
$81.29 USD / sheet
Available to order · Confirm stock and lead time.
Decorative grain · Plywood core
Nominal 3/4 in · Confirm actual thickness · 4 × 8 sheet
$87.99 USD / sheet
Currently unavailable · Confirm stock and lead time.
Review bulk-pricing details and the final checkout total. “Available to order” does not promise immediate stock or a delivery date.
The White Melamine range includes these additional thicknesses. The wood-tone listing compared here offers nominal 3/4 inch only.
12 mm · Nominal 1/2 in
Use where the part specification calls for 12 mm. Check the joinery and hardware requirements before changing thickness.
View White Melamine 12 mm6 mm · Nominal 1/4 in
For specified backs or drawer bottoms with suitable support, plan which face is visible and how to treat the unfinished reverse.
View White Melamine 6 mmPlace both samples beside your doors, countertop, and intended edge banding. Check color, sheen, surface feel, and the wood-tone pattern under your project lighting. Small samples help you choose a finish; confirm full-sheet pattern and current batch details for a visible assembly.
01 · Face direction
Mark the preferred pattern direction on wood-tone parts. Rotating a part to save material may change its appearance beside the next panel.
02 · Cut layout
Confirm usable sheet dimensions and actual thickness. Use the cut-list calculator, then review pattern orientation on the layout.
03 · Finished edges
Measure visible edges with the edge-banding calculator. Check color and adhesive compatibility, then test your process on an offcut.
The visible finish is decorative wood-grain melamine over a plywood core. It is not exposed wood veneer intended for staining.
Do not assume identical construction. The white listing identifies a multi-ply poplar core; the wood-tone listing identifies 11-ply cabinet-grade plywood without specifying the core species. Confirm any required core specification before substituting one for the other.
Yes, you can plan different finishes for different parts. Compare samples together and confirm actual thickness, joinery, visible faces, and edge treatments for every component.
Finish color does not establish shelf capacity. Check core construction, actual thickness, span, supports, load, and fasteners against your design requirements. These listings do not provide a load rating for your particular shelf.
No waterproof assembly claim is made for these panels. Protect exposed edges and joints from persistent moisture and use appropriate edge treatment for the application.
The main white button selects White Melamine / 18 mm, sold as nominal 3/4 inch. Separate links above select 12 or 6 mm. Check the finish and thickness in the product selector before adding to cart.
Send the finish, thickness, sheet quantity, and delivery ZIP code. Ask us to confirm stock, lead time, and actual wood-tone thickness before finalizing your cut list.