Kitchen Island Painted ASCP-Duck Egg Blue

Kitchen Island Painted ASCP-Duck Egg Blue

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How to paint kitchen cabinets with chalk paint and glaze

Hi Friends,

I told you about all the unfinished projects I had around the house on my Friday post. Well, this one, the kitchen island, it's officially done!
I told you how I found the corbels at Home Depot and how they sparked the makeover. The corbels installed very easily, I only used four screws, the ones to the wooden surface of the island, I didn't use screws or anything going up to the countertop.


I also added beadboard on the inside of the shelves. The beadboard was a remnant piece I had from the hutch makeover.
how to install beadboard on kitchen island

Once done with corbels and beadboard I gave the whole island two coats of ASCP - Duck Egg blue.
two coats of chalk paint on kitchen island

This whole kitchen island makeover was inspired by the work done by Kim to her kitchen island right HERE. I fell in love with her transformation and saved her instructions for a very long time.  If you don't like waxing and buffing you need to go check her makeover because she uses something different than wax to protect the finish, I might say it's easier. However, I used wax because that's what I had on hand.

Well, the two coats of paint were followed by a good sanding. Somehow the texture of chalk paint is in the rough side to me. I gave it a little distressing on all the edges too.

After dusting it, the clear wax was applied and buffed. You can see the difference of the waxed vs. the un-waxed parts while working on it, it's darker.

Using a cheap brush, the glaze was then applied, going by parts... Applying the glaze and cleaning it off with a damp cloth.
how to apply glaze over a painted surface

The glaze dries in about 45 min. Once dry, you can apply another coat of clear wax to protect the glazed surfaces.
How to refinish kitchen cabinets with chalk paint, glaze and wax

The two doors and drawer fronts were given the same treatment.
kitchen cabinets painted ASCP Duck Egg Blue

1. Paint
2. Sand
3. Wax and buff
4. Apply glaze
5. Remove glaze with wet cloth
6. Wax
7. Buff
8. All done!

I'm loving this makeover, the wax gives it a nice soft sheen.
kitchen island makeover - from brown to blue with added corbels

The glaze gives more character to the beadboard.


I looked in my old hardware stash and picked these pulls. I think they go much better with the new style.
kitchen island makeover

The panels/molding that were hard to notice with the previous brown color are now more noticeable.

how to refinish kitchen cabinets

Sometimes the color looks blue-ish, some other times is like green.
how to install a microwave in kitchen island


In general, it gives the kitchen a much brighter look.
how to refinish kitchen island

How to paint kitchen cabinets with chalk paint and glaze

:)

You can check the previous makeover where a builder's grade cabinet island was given a totally new look with an added shelf and microwave inside it.
oak cabinet kitchen island transformed - makeover


kitchen makeover with ASCP, Glaze and wax for an old look.
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43 comments :

  1. queenopearlsMay 4, 2015 at 6:46 AM

    Cristina, this is gorgeous! You did such a spectacular job. The bead board is inspired and the corbels wonderful. Oh and the duck egg blue is perfect!
    Question: Why did you was and then glaze? Does the waxing first make the glaze easier to remove? Is the glaze just as stable on the piece? Thanks for the link to the other island makeover. I see she used laquer prior to glazing. Hmmm.... same reason? thanks in advance, Christina

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    1. Cristina GarayMay 4, 2015 at 7:49 AM

      Thanks so much Queenopearls! I do believe applying the wax first makes for an easier way to spread and remove the glaze. The wood doesn't absorb it and it mostly stays in all those areas where you can't remove it, accentuating the piece.

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    2. Beck CampbellMay 4, 2015 at 8:21 AM

      LOVE...

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  2. Shelly 100Things2DoMay 4, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    Absolutely STUNNING! Beautiful work- and it's staged so perfectly!
    Found you through Between Naps on the Porch
    Shelly @ 100Things2Do.ca

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  3. Mindi CarwinMay 4, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    It looks amazing! Such an awesome transformation Cristina! I love the color!!

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  4. Vel CristeMay 4, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    Fabulous color and finish Cristina!

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  5. Julie @ followyourheartwoodworkingMay 4, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    Looks great, Cristina, the colour is lovely!

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  6. Feral TurtleMay 4, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    I LOVE it! Looks so fresh and gorgeous. Good job Cristina!

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  7. Fotini RomanMay 4, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    This is so gorgeous, I just LOVE the color!!! Visiting from The Scoop link party ;)

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  8. MarigeneMay 4, 2015 at 7:30 PM

    Cristina, the island came out beautifully! Lovely color.

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  9. Chatfield CourtMay 5, 2015 at 4:39 AM

    It looks great Cristina! Love the color.

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  10. Christy JamesMay 5, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    That island sure has come a long way! Absolutely gorgeous! XO

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  11. Rustic Maple ElizabethMay 5, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    This looks fantastic Cristina! The colour is gorgeous and I love how you incorporated both a microwave and open display shelves. I so wish I had a kitchen layout that had room for an island.

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  12. Kammy WielengaMay 5, 2015 at 7:05 PM

    Wow! You're inspiring me... :)

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  13. PamelaMay 5, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    It looks beautiful! Duck Egg is one of my favorite colors.

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  14. Botanic BleuMay 5, 2015 at 7:30 PM

    Your island is just beautiful. NIght and day difference from the original builder's grade version, and the duck egg blue with wax is even better than the first re-do. Had to pin this for future reference...

    Judith

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  15. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereMay 5, 2015 at 10:02 PM

    Beautiful, Cristina! I love the paint color..
    xx,
    Sherry

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  16. Maureen WyattMay 6, 2015 at 2:24 AM

    It looks wonderful! Unbelievable what you have made from a standard piece of cabinetry.

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  17. Katie DraneMay 6, 2015 at 2:25 PM

    It's gorgeous Cristina! Sharing on my FB page:-)

    Katie

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  18. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMay 6, 2015 at 9:12 PM

    LOVE IT!!!

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  19. Katie MansfieldMay 6, 2015 at 9:13 PM

    Oh my! I love the color. Beautiful makeover.

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  20. BrandiMay 6, 2015 at 10:11 PM

    You are so amazing! Your projects always blow me away. Love how pretty your white dishes look together.

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  21. Laura @ Top This Top ThatMay 7, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    looks amazing! hard to believe where you started with the island.

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  22. Angélica DMay 7, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    Hola Cristina pero que fabulosa ese mueble isla en tu cocina !!!me encantó el colorido y esa patina que le da un aspecto emvejecido

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  23. Cristina GarayMay 8, 2015 at 2:58 PM

    Thank you so much ladies!

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  24. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMay 11, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    Cristina, I love the island makeover. The color and glazing are perfect and thanks so much for the shout out!

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    1. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMay 11, 2015 at 7:16 PM

      BTW, you were a lot braver than me waxing it. I just could not face all that waxing. That is why I used the Annie Sloan lacquer.

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    2. Cristina GarayMay 11, 2015 at 9:24 PM

      Thanks Kim! Lately I've been loving using wax on my painted pieces, in small areas I don't mind the buffing. However, as I said, your method is easier on that part and they way to go for heavily used kitchen cabinets! Thanks for posting about it, I always love your paint transformations, you're an inspiration!

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  25. heather tMay 12, 2015 at 7:43 PM

    I LOVE it Cristina!!

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  26. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsMay 12, 2015 at 9:16 PM

    Your island is gorgeous! Pinning and sharing with my SIL who wants to paint her island Duck Egg Blue!

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  27. Christina TorresSeptember 12, 2015 at 3:47 PM

    I'm loving the robin egg blue with the dark glaze! I'm obsessed with chalk paint and distressing right now! Your inspiring kitchen is getting me started on my kitchen now! Check it out as I slowly start working!
    Mommystoolbelt.com!

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  28. Rebecca B.November 17, 2015 at 10:28 PM

    Love it !!! Just bought some Annie Sloan Chateau Grey and told my Husband I thought our plain ugly builders island needed more than just color. And there you were to show him what I meant. GORGEOUS!!!!

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    1. Cristina GarayNovember 17, 2015 at 10:41 PM

      Thanks Rebecca! You're gonna love your kitchen island transformation. Chateau Grey is a beautiful color too, it's going to bring new life to your kitchen!

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  29. Rebecca B.November 17, 2015 at 10:32 PM

    Love it !!! Just bought some Annie Sloan Chateau Grey and told my Husband I thought our plain ugly builders island needed more than just color. And there you were to show him what I meant. GORGEOUS!!!!

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  30. Rebecca B.November 18, 2015 at 2:11 AM

    Love it !!! Just bought some Annie Sloan Chateau Grey and told my Husband I thought our plain ugly builders island needed more than just color. And there you were to show him what I meant. GORGEOUS!!!!

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  31. Sarrah SaundersMay 21, 2016 at 6:41 PM

    Beautiful island... What paint color is on your cabinets? I like those too.

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    1. Cristina GarayJanuary 5, 2017 at 8:59 AM

      BM Navajo White. You can read all about the painted cabinets right here: https://goo.gl/5MTHfO

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  32. ChristineAugust 21, 2016 at 9:53 PM

    May I ask you what the side with the cabinet doors ended up looking like? I have this same stock cabinet island and would love to do the upgrade, but I'm nervous that the side with the cabinet doors will look off balance. Did you end up carrying the molding/trim all the way around so there wasn't an awkward flat space? Thank you so much for sharing, you've inspired us to upgrade our kitchen island in preparation for putting our house on the market!

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    1. Cristina GarayAugust 23, 2016 at 11:52 PM

      Hi Christine, there's a picture of that side - cabinet doors- within the post, it's showing the old hardware added to the drawers and doors. I only added the same kind of moldings to the side of the shelf. It doesn't look awkward, at least to our family.

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  33. Taylor DukusJanuary 4, 2017 at 10:28 AM

    What color are your kitchen cabinets?

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  34. Caralee MooreApril 25, 2017 at 1:29 PM

    Hi! This is my first time visiting your blog. Love your ideas! What would you say the dimensions are?

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    1. Cristina GarayApril 28, 2017 at 1:33 PM

      Caralee, Thanks for stopping by and your sweet comment! The island dimension is 55" long x 25" width, the countertop makes it 10" wider.

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