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Should I add feet or stick with casters for Kitchen Island?

I am refinishing a kitchen island I purchased at a thrift store. It has these ugly casters on it which make it convent for moving around but not so stylish. I am stuck because I really think the feet/legs I got and cut down at a antique store to put on it will add more to the look of the island. Mr. DIY (hubby) says I should stay with casters. HELP..... what would you be more apt to purchase...... a Kitchen island with casters or without casters?

I plan on selling this piece so I want to appeal to the masses.

I can add photos if that helps....in the middle of another project ATM...just let me know if you need to see more details

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Color It Simple Concord, NC

OK.... DIY'ers ...... I know you have to have an opinion.....give me a shout out, Im in need of some advice on this.

on Jul 08, 2012 · Like 0
Lori J Broken Bow, NE

I think it would depend on how you will use it. For me, rolling out pies or cookies or kneading bread dough a surface that was 'rolly' would but the dickens out of me. There are other options, but they may not add the height you are looking for. Try looking a gliders (basically a plastic disc that can be hammered or screwed into the bottom of the legs). If this is for resale, I would put on the casters because the new ones remove pretty easily.

on Jul 08, 2012 · Like 1
Color It Simple Concord, NC

Lori, you rock! thanks for the info and the idea of the gliders. Are you speaking of the gliders that are used to move furniture easily? those do not screw in......If not what exactly are they called so I can google them. The casters I have now are lockable so it can roll or be stationary. I just think they lack in design.

on Jul 08, 2012 · Like 0
Lori J Broken Bow, NE

They sort of look like a nail with a great big plastic head. Sometimes they screw in.
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=385&...

on Jul 09, 2012 · Like 0
Color It Simple Concord, NC

Ah, I see now.....thanks for clarifying.

on Jul 09, 2012 · Like 0
SheilaG, Plum Doodles Acworth, GA

It would depend on the style someone is going for. Casters seem more like an industrial look to me. I don't have room in my kitchen to roll an island around and I would prefer the look of the feet/ legs. I added legs and a "skirt" to our bathroom vanity and love it. I posted it here on hometalk: http://www.hometalk.com/157203/with-home-val...

on Jul 09, 2012 · Like 1
Color It Simple Concord, NC

I agree Sheila with the industrial look. I took a look at your bathroom vanity and it is beautiful.....I like you prefer the look of feet/legs. Thanks so much for your comment, it is moving me along in my decision.

on Jul 09, 2012 · Like 0
Color It Simple Concord, NC

Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more responses.

on Jul 10, 2012 · Like 0