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Kitchen Island: Adding the Countertop From "Weekend Handyman" episode WKH-406

The island is topped off with a stainless steel countertop, and hardware. Stools are refinished to match the island, and to add seating in the kitchen.

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	Before, this '80s kitchen had an island...sort of.
	Now, the kitchen has a brand new, customized island.
	Figure A
	Figure B

Time: 18 hours over two days.
Difficulty Rating: This project rates a 3 out of 5 on the Weekend Handyman difficulty scale.

Materials:

Safety glasses
Stock cabinets
Variety of molding
Cabinet feet
Corbels
Countertop
Square
Combination square
Trim saw
Reciprocating saw
Finish nailer
Chop saw
Glue
Nails
Clamps
Shims
Cotton rag
Glaze

Adding the Countertop

1. After the glaze has dried, the island countertop is ready to go on. Before placing the countertop on the cabinets, make sure to measure all the way around so that there is an equal overhang on all sides (figure A).

2. Using 5/8" screws, fasten them through the plastic brackets and anchor them into the solid wood undersurface (figure B).

RESOURCES :

Cabinet Hardware and Accessories
Reeded Half Round Oak Split Dowel (1-1/2" X 36"), Model #: 49852
Split Dowel End Blocks, Model #: 49899
Quarter and Corner Round Cut Rope Molding 3/4"Model #: 57560
French Country Bun Feet, Model #: 43615
Gingerbread Brackets, Model #: 98906
Petite Acanthus Corbel, Model #: 35575
Shelf Supports, Model #: 33860, Color: Nickel
Shelf jig and 1/4" bit set, Model #: 32991
Stainless Steel Knobs 1-1/4", Model #: 23867
Drawer Pull Jig It Template, Model #: 35172
Clamp It Assembly Square, Model #: 29190

Manufacturer: Rockler Woodworking and Hardware
4365 Willow Dr.
Medina, MN 55340
Telephone: 1-800-279-4441
Website: www.rockler.com

Stock Cabinets
Wall, Model #: W2130Q10
Base, Model #: B12Q10
Base, Model #: WB18Q10
Base, Model #: B24Q10
Universal Filler, Model #: UF3Q10
Base End Panel, Model #: BEPQ10
Toe Kick, Model #: TK96Q10
Door 22w X 21 1/2h, Model #: W2130Q10SFPD22215
Door Drawer Front 5 3/4h X 22w, Model #: SFD57522

Brand Name: Quality One
Manufacturer: Quality One Woodwork, LLC
3005 Millard Ave.
Hasting, MN 55033
Telephone: 1-800-307-2140
Website: www.qualityonewoodwork.com

Bar Stools
Brand Name: Holland Bar Stool
Model #: Catalina
Type: Stainless

Manufacturer: Holland Bar Stool
12839 Corporate Circle Dr.
Holland, MI 49424
Telephone: 1-800-423-1903
Website: www.hollandbarstool.com

Custom Stainless Steel Island Countertop
Color: Antique Matte Finish

Manufacturer: SpecialtyStainless.com
83 Doat St.
Buffalo, NY 14211
Telephone: 1-800-836-8015
Website: www.specialtystainless.com

GUESTS :

Lili Jackson
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware
4365 Willow Dr.
Medina, MN 55340
Telephone: 1-763-478-8214