DIY granite look a like / Finishing up the kitchen island!

building the island
• DIY Kitchen island | A...
products I used purchased at walmart
1.polycrilic (glossy finish)
2. waverly chalk paint in the colors
mineral, steel, and nimbus.
3. apple barrel aqrilic paint in the colors
black and nutmeg (I used one bottle of black and a little bit of nutmeg)
4. masking tape
5. drop cloth
6. I bought a foam roller but try and get a foam brush instead.
7. natural sponges
The handles were on clearance at lowes and I couldn't find a link. they are just backs handles for now till I can get the ones I really want for the whole kitchen.
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[@jlawhead36]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Anyone who thinks DIY can’t possibly look as good as the real thing, needs to see this!! You did an amazing job once again!!

[@charlotteshifflet4422]

You did a fantastic job. Looks like a professional did this countertop. You’ve definitely got talent. See you in the next one!

[@dawnmarie422]

I can’t believe how great your island came out and especially the countertops! You are so extremely talented! I would love to do so many more DIY‘s like you do but I’m so afraid I’m going to mess them up LOL

[@ordinarylikeus5373]

Dawn Caponigro I want to try too! Lol

[@pamramsey8343]

I’d have mine all messed up hahaha 😱

[@chelcysmobilehomeliving]

Me too! Lol

[@noreenperez8666]

Girl!! You can make this a bussines,what are you waiting for😃😃

[@Gidget13mwa]

Noreen Perez I know! She is gifted for sure ❤️👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@melindameikle9697]

I totally agree..this is your calling !!

[@marycastro7899]

Yes !!! I agree!!!! DO IT !!!!❤👍

[@rhondasplace3529]

Ladies I would be first in line lol

[@alisabundrick4707]

Karrie, that is amazing! To me it looks just like your real granite. When things start settling down, you ought to consider commissioning your talents out. Lots of us out here don't have a talented (or motivated) bone in our bodies. I think you would be wildly successful. Bravo!

[@laurahawkins4851]

I had to stop this 30 seconds in to tell you that I am so proud of you Karrie. I have been following you since you had less than 2K. You are so genuine, likable and relatable. Few of the reasons why so many love watching you and your family. Thank you for remaining positive and inspiring for us even though many are struggling for various reasons. ❤️

[@marylongoria7459]

Girl, you rock. You need to start your own business or teach classes where you can show people that have never used s hammer or a saw how to built things for their house. Awesome job!!!!

[@angelafuentes5891]

I finally found the exact design I want for my guest bathroom sink. Thank you so much. The job you did was spot on in my opinion.

[@teresataylor-pittman9656]

Girl!! You've got MAD skills!! I love every single project that you have made and done by hand!! Your home styles are truly inspirational and you are using your God given gift and sharing with us. I am so impressed, thank you for sharing!! 👼🤗👍👏💖💖💖

[@yvonnefitts1014]

You are such a brave young lady...….I have used the sticky paper on some cheap furniture before and was never happy with it...….You are right!! paint can be dauting, but can be painted over......I am an old lady and love to see how you young mothers/wives handle the day to day….You are tops in my book!

[@karrielynn]

I tried some wood grain contact paper on my table and it looked horrible lol that stuff is hard to use 😅

[@marisascannapieco5570]

I would of added a tiny bit more white.. OUTSTANDING job. It looks gorgeous and matches almost spot on.

[@mrs.r.1467]

This is just amazing, and at a fraction of what it would have cost if you bought a piece of granite to match. Just goes to show what determination can accomplish! God bless you, you will go far with this talent 😊

[@alexisverrett9124]

It looks amazingly professional! The difference honestly is that the granite has a higher gloss! It is awesome and your so inspirational! I love listening and watching you. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@patriciahagedorn5694]

You never fail to amaze us. The counter top is absolutely beautiful. It looks just like real granite. Good job, you must be so proud.

[@tlea1223]

KARRIE...KARRIE...KARRIE...!!!!!!!! This island looks FANTASTIC... I’m serious it’s really AWESOME !!!! You and your husband are such a great team. I have watched a lot of your videos, been a subbie for quite a while, and both of you are so grateful for each other and all that you have. This marriage WILL LAST...and I’m almost 60 years old so I know what I’m talking about..beautiful family...beautiful life..may God continue to bless you and look over you. So proud for you guys.

[@COEXIST-ny4db]

You seriously did an amazing job!! Look how much money you saved. And best of all..... you got EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANTED!! CONGRATULATIONS it's amazing!!

[@christinatimney3979]

Wow that looks amazing well done you can’t wait to see when the wall is out and you move your island I feel it will look so much better, I look forward to seeing your videos so much thank you

[@vilmacarmona7780]

Looks really nice. I think I'm going to try this on my counters.

[@reneataylor5106]

You did a great job! I love to watch your videos, when you make things, I feel like you are always working hard at making a good home for your little family. I will tel you how I use to get my kids to take naps, I would put on baby Bach and calm the whole house, then if they weren’t settling down, I’d say, if you hold your eyes shut and be very quiet for ten minutes, then you can get up, they never got up, they always fell asleep before the ten minutes were up, also since I’m telling my tricks, I also got my kids to eat and I got them to love everything by telling them if they took 1 bite of something they’re said they didn’t like, then they didn’t have to eat it at all, over time since they had tried things, they started to like it and they all, all 5 love most all vegetables, really most everything that’s put in front of them.

[@Nic0lasJ.]

Girl u have now given me the strength to go ahead and do it. I’ve been thinking about doing this for a while.

[@karenbenson4420]

the counter top came out beautiful 🧸

[@pamwright5126]

My goodness! That’s amazing! I wasn’t sure when you started but boy you are so talented. It looks wonderful! Thanks for sharing

[@karrielynn]

Thank you so much 😊

[@savennarose3713]

You should watch the video of when she did her trailer.

[@cristysavage3688]

@@savennarose3713 yes! I loved her trailer it was so cute!

[@thenaturalgemini]

You did a wonderful, magnificent awesome job. This DYI is incredible. I would not believe you created a marble look with craft paint if I did not see it myself.

[@kellyanne7225]

I have done this soooo many times and I’ve had others ask me about it too. Still, I never get tired of seeing other people do this! Everyone has their own flair.

[@sandialdridge7599]

Ok, I was debating on doing this to my bathroom countertop but now, I HAVE TO DO IT! lol Thanks for the inspiration.

[@sharyn4271]

Sandi Aldridge I did my bathroom after watching Karrie do it in her mobile home. It came out great and I get so many compliments. My girls' dad has sold laminate countertops and said he couldn't tell the difference. 😊 Have you done yours?

[@sweettee6827]

@@sharyn4271 I'm going to do this DIY this weekend. Can you tell me if you let the paint dry between each color or can you paint all the colors until done?

[@sharyn4271]

Sweet Tee I just let the primer dry, maybe an hour or so. As for the colors, since they go on so lightly, you really don't need drying time, and it's easy to coverup something if you don't like it. One thing I did that Karrie didn't, was to lightly sand between the coats of polycrylic, and I think I did 3-4 coats. I saw that on another video, but not doing so, hasn't seemed to affect Karrie's projects, so it may have been overkill. 😉

[@sweettee6827]

@@sharyn4271 Thank you so much for responding so quickly and for the extra tip with the polycrilic!! I'm so excited to do this!

[@meaghandowlingx33]

If you put epoxy resin over the island it will have the same glossy look like your original counters! Looks amazing!

[@rhondasplace3529]

I was thinking the same thing. I will hv to try this with an epoxy finish

[@syarifafatimaha]

Epoxy turns yellow overtime thou, wait, or is it resin? I can't remember

[@fortunatos4323]

Wow! I think its time u become a interior decorator amazing work !👏👍

[@gregoryclark7566]

The countertops look very good. Your mix of colors and paint types was a success. Nice job!

[@heather6838]

Wow! You are extremely talented! You need your own show on the DIY channel! Lol. The island looks awesome!

[@niniandsunny1353]

Whomever disliked this video..needs a nose thumping. 🤥👌

[@junebugsjunkboutique3107]

Yep 🤪

[@GreatRhyno]

Needs a nose thumping, you got a giggle from me haha

[@noreenperez8666]

They are crazy🤔

[@mamaof2721]

Yup! Lol👍

[@christinearianna2424]

So cute but the comment is the right idea lmao love it

[@Lisa-ir1yb]

Thank you so much. If it weren't for me reviewing the comments I don't think I would have found you. I wanted to do the same colors. Seeing how you did it gives me the confidence I needed. Yay!!! It looks great.

[@lilmama4426]

WOW!!!! Fantastic Job!! I Love the island y’all built also! Roll Tide! Yes, someone will prob bust on me but I like to add a “Roll Tide” when I see something Awesome!!😉 Thanks for sharing!!!😀

[@staci_]

I could never!! You're so talented!

[@kristymarie6065]

You are so talented I just can’t express that enough

[@junebugsjunkboutique3107]

Great idea about taking down that half wall..it will pull the area together..and if your like me.. you'll sit and look at it.......and we'll be seeing a vlog of wall demo🤪...looks fabulous!

[@rockchic3199]

It turned out perfect!! This gives me my motivation for my diy projects!

[@katherineking1361]

I've watched quite a few of these painted counter top videos and, to date, this is the best I've seen. You explained it so well and made it look so easy, I'm ready to go build an island. Thank you.

[@pennyhelms6410]

You are the DIY queen everything you do always looks so good

[@SophisticatedB]

The results are amazing! I wish I was this crafty!

[@misssmith8770]

You did an awesome job, Karrie!!! That's making me want to do the same thing on my counters. Thanks for walking us through the process. God bless y'all!!!

[@maryrosas818]

Love it..great job,can't wait for all your future DIY

[@tclay367]

LOVE IT!! Awesome job! I know what I will be doing after our cabinets

[@Kmulero1]

I absolutely love it! I want to try this for sure! I love how everything looks in your home. God bless you and your family! 🙏❤

[@amandaquackenbush2403]

That looks amazing!! I was really impressed, you go girl.

[@graciescott3334]

Just so beautiful!

[@rustimorgan]

I am obsessed with how this turned out ! You are such an inspiration girl !!!!

[@slimkim9397]

Wow, wow, and wow!! This turned out absolutely amazing! 😊

[@mariel9037]

This turned out amazing - great job!!!

[@hondita_delsol]

So beautiful! I love watching you get creative! You're so talented girl!!!

[@tarverkim]

WOW!! Looks incredible!!

[@alexrios530]

Your amazing! it looks so beautiful. I'm so happy that you diy your own island instead of buying one. Thanks for making these dyi video's love them all. Also love how motivated you are and still keep going if you make mistakes. like you said before you live and you learn.

[@kathymckelvey1693]

I'm always amazed at your craftiness. Wonderful job.

[@gloriastage1635]

You did a fantastic job. I love your island top.Very close to counters. Be real proud of yourself. You are very talented.

[@vanessacarire1952]

Turned out amazing!I’m so happy for you 💕

[@thepioneerhomestead]

I remember your trailer countertop video and I absolutely loved it… This one I love even more and I am so amazed at how great it looks! You did fantastic and should be super proud of it!!!💗

[@realisticmommin4585]

You NEVER disappoint with your DIY projects! Beautiful!

[@Cleveland_Dreamz]

As always another awesome DIY it definitely looks similar even after using to much black. Awesome Job

[@belleroseglam3515]

Wow, it looks so real

[@chenelrexckrex710]

So clever! Looks AMAZING

[@melissawolf2978]

Your DIYs are always sooooo good! You all did absolutely fantastic on this island and you did amazing on the counter!

[@kathleenroman866]

It is absolutely gorgeous!!!

[@aperez242]

Looks great!! Love the colors of both what you painted and the actual granite they are beautiful ❤️

[@joniolmstead2432]

Ive been wanting an island for my kitchen and this is beautiful 😍

[@debmcaleer]

Wow it looks so beautiful! Your island project is absolutely amazing! So love it, be proud girl you totally nailed it! ❤️

[@katiestaples882]

WOW THEY LOOK AMAZING!!!!

[@tessahack8185]

This turned out beautiful! I’m super impressed with how the whole island turned out! Great job

[@danielleb4692]

Wow! Looks almost the exact same. I love it!

[@michellep9755]

Wow 🤩 this inspires me to give it a try on my own countertops. You make it looks so simple and easy. Thanks for the motivation.

[@christinabrodrick6406]

Absolutely amazing!!!! I love it☺️❤️

[@debgrant5676]

This turned out amazing!!! Thank you for sharing! 😍

[@mistyrosemarie]

I love how this turned out, and I went to walmart and got the paint, and I'm going to try this in my Kitchen. It will work well until we redo the kitchen.

[@juliee4280]

Wow! I love your new island!

[@dawnbozykowski1306]

You did such a great job! It looks beautiful. I've been wondering what to do in my small ugly kitchen. I'm definitely going to paint the old dark cabinets white and this is definitely an option for my laminate countertops, since it's not in the budget to replace them. Thank you!!!

[@grandcp9278]

You did such a beautiful job!! You definitely have a gift & it shows all throughout your home...can't wait to see what you have planned next. Take care.

[@debitodd57]

That turned out amazing it matches your countertops so good 😊

[@tracychapman2568]

It looks AMAZING!!! You did a fantastic job!

[@lindapowers6845]

Been waiting for the update looks so good!

[@joannrupp2448]

It's absolutely stunning!!!

[@jennifercrowe1430]

That looks so good girl it matches really good!! I painted my kitchen table white finally!!! I'm going to get some of that stain you got to deal on!!

[@ordinarylikeus5373]

That tuned out so great!!!

[@hollythayer-ellis2729]

It looks ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I am so glad that I watched this! I have been wanting to do our countertops for so long!❤❤

[@pattimann317]

Beautiful!! Matches perfectly! Love it!!

[@beverley7189]

Wow! Great job! Love how it turned out. TFS 💕

[@ErikaSteele1]

What an incredible job you did! This is just beautiful! 😍😍

[@glennacrowl7667]

Karrie... your island looks fantastic!!!! You are so amazing on every project you do! You are such an inspiration to me! I thank you for that! Keep up all the wonderful work you are doing with your you tube channel! You are such a joy to watch!

[@samantham1346]

Dang! I can't believe how awesome they turned out! They look amazing!!!!

[@AllThingsNele]

Turned out beautiful! I have the exact same contact paper I covered my desk in and some shelves I made. It also gives a beautiful finish but I like how you painted way better.

[@TB-xw1og]

Great idea!!!! Looks wonderful!!!!

[@hollycrawford9771]

It looks so good!!! I love how you guys made that beautiful island too!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@evitolas]

I think it matches really well!

[@petro3441]

Stunning,stunning,stunning!!!!!!

[@Sylviabrown75]

It turned out absolutely beautiful!!! Great job! You've done so many great things with your house since you've moved in. ❤️❤️

[@toshapatterson1119]

You are amazing!! That looks so good!

[@csrunyon]

It looks perfect! I love it! 😍

[@katielaroque5035]

Turned out awesome!😍

[@lisadubay9741]

That looks fantastic! Matched it perfectly. Great job! Please keep them diy projects coming....I look forward to them!!!❤

[@marlyblu7009]

Looks great! Wow I'm impressed.

[@deniseellenburg649]

Awesome result!!

[@tanyaimpens6395]

You are seriously so talented! Everything looks so amazing

[@rosiebaucum1962]

Wow! Looks amazing!

[@cathywebster2614]

What a beautiful kitchen island. You and your husband did a good job on building it and you did a good job painting and creating a granite look to match your kitchen countertops! Love it! ❤️