Good question! It’s pre-finished, so it has a sorta semigloss finish on it. Little spritz of simple green and a quick wipe cleans it up real fast.

We could always add a stainless steel panel back there if it ever starts breaking down and getting gnarly. That was the backup plan anyway!

Thanks! I feel you, sanding the layers of paint down would have been just a ton of time, effort, or money we weren't willing to spend.

We've have a momma bear and two cubs like like to knock over our trash just about every other night!

Thank you so much!

We like the look of the raw plywood edge, it was definitely a stylistic choice! I did hand sand and apply a finish to all the exposed edges as well.

Thanks! It’s 1/4” Baltic birch. I bought it pre-finished from a specialty wood supply spot in Orange County called Austin Hardwoods. It was a little bit more expensive buying it pre-finished, but worth my time savings. -just had to be a bit more careful measuring

All the other plywood (cabinet doors, fridge cabinet, shelves and countertops) was purchased there as well but is 3/4” Baltic birch - double sided pre finished everything except the counter.