By adding a bold color to her island, Sara, from Sincerely Sara D., makes an impactful statement to her kitchen that adds a playful touch to the destination spot in the heart of her home.
Supplies Needed
Select a Fun, Bold Color for Your Kitchen Island
When selecting a color, consider all the colors surrounding the island.
*If you’re planning to add decorative molding, use FrogTape® to create a design on the island.
Remove Cabinet Doors and Hardware
Using a screwdriver, remove the cabinet and drawer hardware and doors.
Tape off the Kitchen Island Using Frogtape®
For Hardwood Floors use Frogtape® Delicate Surface Painter's Tape.
Clean
Clean the Cabinets, Doors and Island.
Prep the Cabinets and Island for Painting
Use a paint deglosser to remove some of the finish before sanding with light-grit sandpaper.
Prime
Use a Primer on the Island and Cabinet Doors
Paint
Paint With a High Quality Cabinet, Door and Trim Paint in a Semi-Gloss or Gloss Finish.
(Optional): Add Decorative Molding to the Sides and Back of the Island and Paint the Molding
Additional time is needed. First, design and cut the molding with a miter saw. Next, use a nail gun to install the molding on the kitchen island. Caulk around the molding for additional adhesion and to hide any gaps. Then, paint the molding.
Add Hardware Back and Install Doors and Drawers
Using a screwdriver, put the hardware back on the doors and drawers and install the doors back on the island.
Enjoy!
Enjoy your kitchen island as the best destination spot in your home!
Select a Fun, Bold Color for Your Kitchen Island
When selecting a color, consider all the colors surrounding the island.
*If you’re planning to add decorative molding, use FrogTape® to create a design on the island.
Remove Cabinet Doors and Hardware
Using a screwdriver, remove the cabinet and drawer hardware and doors.
Tape off the Kitchen Island Using Frogtape®
For Hardwood Floors use Frogtape® Delicate Surface Painter's Tape.
Clean
Clean the Cabinets, Doors and Island.
Prep the Cabinets and Island for Painting
Use a paint deglosser to remove some of the finish before sanding with light-grit sandpaper.
Prime
Use a Primer on the Island and Cabinet Doors
Paint
Paint With a High Quality Cabinet, Door and Trim Paint in a Semi-Gloss or Gloss Finish.
(Optional): Add Decorative Molding to the Sides and Back of the Island and Paint the Molding
Additional time is needed. First, design and cut the molding with a miter saw. Next, use a nail gun to install the molding on the kitchen island. Caulk around the molding for additional adhesion and to hide any gaps. Then, paint the molding.
Add Hardware Back and Install Doors and Drawers
Using a screwdriver, put the hardware back on the doors and drawers and install the doors back on the island.
Enjoy!
Enjoy your kitchen island as the best destination spot in your home!
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