Kitchen island bench top ideas
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Sonya
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I've sanded it back and now don't want to paint it white (had planned on shabby chic white with a solid polished top put on)...now I need ideas of what type of top to do? Photos would be good if anyone finds any? I will probably use a buffing oil on the cabinet.
Masking taped whilst painting inside cupboard
10 answers
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It will depend on the rest of the room. I would research the web site Houzz.
Janet Pizaro
on Aug 27, 2015
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Why not a butcher block top? Very farmhouse/rustic as well as functional!
Lorraine
on Aug 27, 2015
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What if you whitewash the cabinet (the grain will still show) and then wax it. Put a beautiful wood top or butcher block top and some simple wooden draw and door pulls to tie the whole piece together.
The Redesign Habit
on Aug 27, 2015
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Another thought , how about an outrageous colour ?bright turquoise , mauve , purple , yellow or my all time favourite a deep Chinese red . It would be a " blue -red " . Your top could be butcher block or I have seen some that are wood planking , with varathaned finish .
Barbara Butters
on Aug 28, 2015
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I hope I can attach a photo. I have had very good luck with dry brushing spray paint. I start with a base coat of red primer (Rustoleum painter's touch). Sand and touch up. If you want a monochromatic look, the top coat with a wipe on urethane. If not then lightly dust the red with satin canyon black and dry brush to get the effect/color/highlights you want. Pretty forgiving- if it gets too dark dust and dry brush with the red primer. Whenever I spray a project I top coat with a wipe on urethane to even out shiny/dull spots. I like the combination with a wood top and especially reclaimed barnwood. Tips for that would require another lengthy post.
John Biermacher
on Aug 28, 2015
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That looks wonderful John Biermacher. If you don't want to use butcher block, you may want to switch to a metal. i woud like to try either a stainless steel or copper on top of plywood on my cabinets flanking my stove. You can also use galvanized flashing to make a top. The copper and stainess steel can be order in sheets online. You might be able to get someone who works with metal such as an Air conditioning company to use a break to make the turn under the top, then tap in small nails to secure it.
Cheryle Fuller
on Aug 28, 2015
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Maybe you can find something here: https://www.pinterest.com/helianeripley/diy-kitchen-islands/
Heliane Ripley
on Aug 28, 2015
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Thank you Cheryle Fuller. Your idea of a metal top is a good one. I have used it for bar tops and industrial coffee tables.
John Biermacher
on Aug 29, 2015
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Thanks for the ideas everyone. ..the butcher block idea i think ill go with...possibility of white wash...
Sonya
on Aug 29, 2015
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Just saw a pic of similar one somewhere ( pinterest?). Believe they marble countertop. I'll try and find the post
Dominique Bergman
on Sep 13, 2015
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