I have particle board that was on bench when bought house. But covered with peel n stick floor tiles ( cudos to the wife who suggested it) on entire surface. Durable, almost nothing sticks to them ( glue, solder dripes, etc ) and bought extra at .77 per tile, so if really damage one, peel and pop in a new one. Which in 4 years haven’t had to do yet. Btw: used the same in our kitchen cabinet shelves.