If for some reason that is not agreeable with your tenants, then you are stuck relying on shelf liner.A few other options are: 1) let the process take its course and know that you will have issues to deal with in a few years, although these are relatively durable products assuming proper use and damage control 2) try to water proof them with a fast drying brush on lacquer product or an aerosol product (several thin coats)....never done it but don't see why it couldn't work or 3) after step 1 is complete and it has been a few years, you can sand down the bubbled up cabinet bottoms where wet plates and cups were set and put new 1/4' hardi-board????

Looks like a nice product.

If you were thinking about putting on a vinyl product, I would leave what you have and paint.

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In my town the cops couldn't be bothered to take action when someone pulled a gun on my friend, but even given that they are more productive than our fire department.

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What products/methods have people used to help "soak up" dampness and moisture in a basement?

I can guarantee you that you and J Scott or Will Barnard could complete the exact same flip - same labor, same finishes, same product, same everything - and they can get that done a heck of a lot cheaper than you can. 

That being said, some common themes we see are lots of dark stained hardwoods (people are starting to ask for wider planks), wood stained front doors, ceramic tile or natural stones ( we don't do any laminate or vinyl products), painted cabinets (generally a white or gray), combined with an accent piece (could be an island or wet bar area) of a different color. 

Home Depot sells a "Tub and Tile Refinishing Kit" for $26 that will address this issueThere's also different tub epoxy products on ebay you can try that can be used for repairing larger cracks