Pre-Finished
Melamine Plywood NZ
White smooth melamine on a poplar plywood core. Ready to install - no finishing required. Nationwide delivery.
Melamine Plywood Specifications
| Face | White smooth melamine - both faces pre-finished |
|---|---|
| Grade | BC |
| Core | Poplar plywood - not MDF |
| Surface | Scratch, moisture, and wear resistant |
| Thickness | 16mm · 18mm |
| Sheet Size | 2440 × 1220mm |
| Finishing | None required - ready to cut and install |
| Price | From $121.90 per sheet - see the price list |
Why Melamine on Ply - Not MDF?
-Plywood core holds screws and hinges far better than MDF or particleboard
-Lighter than MDF panels of the same thickness - easier handling on site
-Better moisture tolerance than particleboard-core melamine
-Smooth, consistent white surface - no priming, sanding, or painting
-Cuts cleanly with standard tooling and edge-bands like any melamine panel
The Product Up Close
Applications
Kitchen Cabinetry
Carcasses, shelves, and internals with a durable wipe-clean surface.
Wardrobes & Storage
Built-in wardrobe systems, drawers, and storage units.
Shelving
Ready-to-install shelving for homes, garages, offices, and retail.
Commercial Fit-Out
Office joinery, reception units, and retail fixtures on a plywood core.
Laundry & Bathrooms
Cabinetry in humid areas where a ply core outlasts particleboard.
Furniture Manufacturing
White pre-finished panels for flat-pack and fitted furniture.
FAQ
Common Questions
Why choose melamine on plywood instead of melamine MDF?
The plywood core holds screws and hinges far better than MDF or particleboard, weighs less for the same thickness, and tolerates moisture better. Cabinets built on a ply core stay tight where MDF carcasses eventually strip and swell.
Can I edge-band melamine plywood?
Yes - it takes standard PVC or ABS edge banding exactly like any melamine panel, with hot-melt or laser edging. The stable poplar core gives a clean, straight edge to band onto.
Is it suitable for laundries and bathrooms?
The melamine face is moisture and scratch resistant, and the ply core handles humidity better than particleboard. For cabinetry in laundries and bathrooms it is a solid choice; avoid direct standing-water contact like any melamine panel.
What sizes and thicknesses do you stock?
2440 × 1220mm sheets in 16mm ($121.90) and 18mm ($131.10), pre-finished white smooth melamine both faces. Order online with NZ-wide delivery.
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