Painting My Kitchen Island with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

by CC

We built our house during the 90's ode to oak era...so all the cupboards, trim, windows and flooring are oak. I finally made the time to paint my island with chalk paint. I used Annie Sloan Chateau Grey and AS lacquer then I finished with Valspar glaze. I'm so happy with the results as it breaks up that sea of oak! So I have a new island for about $60! Next up... the countertop!

Back side of island before..

Side view...

painting my kitchen island with annie sloan chalk paint, chalk paint, kitchen design, kitchen island, painting, Front view they were much more faded and worn in person

Front view...they were much more faded and worn in person...

painting my kitchen island with annie sloan chalk paint, chalk paint, kitchen design, kitchen island, painting, I added some trim on the back side before painting I have corbels to add just haven t gotten them up yet

I added some trim on the back side before painting...I have corbels to add just haven't gotten them up yet.

I did light distressing...

painting my kitchen island with annie sloan chalk paint, chalk paint, kitchen design, kitchen island, painting, I sealed with the lacquer versus waxing just because of the size and I wanted a very durable finish

I sealed with the lacquer versus waxing just because of the size and I wanted a very durable finish.

painting my kitchen island with annie sloan chalk paint, chalk paint, kitchen design, kitchen island, painting, Close up I let the glaze settle in the grooves and it also hides any roller marks from the lacquer

Close-up..I let the glaze settle in the grooves and it also hides any roller marks from the lacquer.

Finally got the corbels up!

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NancyMaria on Jul 27, 2015
I actually did paint my countertops and it turn out great! With Giani Granite paint at http://gianigranite.com/ Originally it was a 90's white fabricated home laminate. Now I can't wait to do all the countertops in the house with a make-over.

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NancyMaria on Jul 27, 2015
3 colors put on with a sponge, you can't make a mistake. I will try to remember to do before and after in the kitchen this fall.

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- Lori D on Jun 08, 2016
  You did a beautiful job on those! I have never seen any done where it doesn't look like a "wanna-be" granite imitation. Well done! Love how your mirror ties into granite colors.
  
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