Originally Posted by
Landgolier
The pegboard in the kitchen only works if it absolutely never gets wet at all ever, that particleboard shizz swells and stains in a heartbeat, even if you paint it. Previous occupants of my place gifted me with that knowledge.
This thread rules.
Simple answer? They make plastic pegboard now. Made out of lexan if I recall correctly. Prime it with some Zinsser and hit it with whatever wall paint you want.