Yes it makes an amazing difference! If the hutch is coming flat pack, I would suggest putting the Lino on first before you assemble it, that way you don't have to cut round any awkward corners, you can just glue it straight to the base and then trim it off round the edges. Then when you put it all together, you just need to go round the edges with a bead of silicone sealant and hey presto, a perfectly sealed, easy to clean hutch!