I always try to get homeowners to think twice about melmine coated particle board. Now I'm not talking about the garbage used in borg cabinet construction. Quality MCP from a good supplier is better suited for kitchen cabinet construction than prefinished ply. Quality thermofused melamine is far more durable than the poor finishes used on prefinished ply. Long after prefinished plywood is worn through and stained, melamine will be like new. Melamine can be cleaned and sanitized with no ill affects. Prefinished ply will eventually be damaged by cleaning. I have built miles of cabinets for schools, restaurants, hospitals, doctors offices, and government buildings of all sorts, and can tell you that MCP is the material of choice for cleanliness and longevity. In fact, hospitals insist upon MCP to meet cleanliness standards.