I used the plans to build my island, but I'm using it more like an extra counter. I reduced the depth by about 4 inches so it would fit in the space better. I did all my cuts with a circular saw, and I can recommend using a table saw and/or chop saw to get straighter cuts. The gem of the island is the concrete countertop. I poured 2 bags of concrete reinforced by rebar, darkened with a charcoal colorant. This was an experiment to see if concrete countertops would work for our whole kitchen. Success!
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
white chalky paint, 2 coats of wood stain on legs + 2 coats of clear coat poly, 3 coats of sealer for concrete + wax layer
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Ana White
Wed, 09/21/2016 - 14:54
Nice job!
This is awesome! The concrete countertop is amazing - I'm going to have to try it myself! Yours looks perfect, love the color.