{"id":2001,"date":"2021-07-03T14:27:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-03T18:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/?p=2001"},"modified":"2024-03-16T12:41:59","modified_gmt":"2024-03-16T16:41:59","slug":"how-to-finish-kitchen-island-toe-kick-outside-corners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/how-to-finish-kitchen-island-toe-kick-outside-corners\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Finish Kitchen Island Toe Kick Outside Corners In 3 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wondering how to finish the toe kick outside corners on your kitchen island? No worries, I’ve got your answer right here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To finish toe kick outside corners, use 1\/4″ x 1\/4″ wood outside corner trim stained or painted to match the color of your cabinets and toe kick. Simply measure and cut the trim, paint or stain it, and install it overtop the toe kick outside corners with brad nails or glue for a clean finish.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, it really is that simple! But keep reading so I can further break down the steps that you need to take to finish the ends of the toe kicks beautifully (and cheaply!) on your kitchen island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Quick Navigation: How To Finish Toe Kick Ends On A Kitchen Island<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Measure The Toe Kick Outside Corners & Cut<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Stain\/Paint The Toe Kick Outside Corner Trim To Match The Kitchen Island<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Nail The Toe Kick Outside Corner Trim In Place<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Related Kitchen Island Articles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    Level Of Difficulty<\/th>Time To Complete<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Easy<\/td>2 Days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    Material List<\/th>Tool List<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Paint or Stain in your chosen color<\/a> (I used Ebony from Varathane on this project because it matched our cabinets)<\/td>Miter saw<\/a> or circular saw<\/td><\/tr>
    Polyurethane in your chosen sheen<\/a> (I used satin)<\/td>Pneumatic nail gun<\/a> and air compressor<\/td><\/tr>
    1\u201d brad nails<\/td>Tape Measure<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
    1 piece of \u00bc\u201d thick corner trim in matching width and wood type (I used 1-1\/16\u201d x 1-1\/16\u201d pine corner trim)<\/td>Mechanical Sander<\/a> (optional)<\/td><\/tr>
    <\/td>Table saw (optional)<\/td><\/tr>
    <\/td>Paint tray<\/td><\/tr>
    <\/td>Two 2\u201d Foam Brushes<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Step One: Measure The Toe Kick Outside Corners & Cut<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The first step to finishing toe kick outside corners is to measure & cut the trim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    First, take your tape measure and measure the distance between your floor and the top of the toe kick.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    You should measure the other trim pieces as well so that you can make sure they all fit nicely before you start staining or painting.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

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    Second, make your measurement mark on the outside corner trim, and cut it to size with a miter saw or circular saw.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    We cut all of the pieces and set them in place to make sure they all fit before I went through the effort of staining them.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

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    After each piece is cut, test that it fits perfectly over the toe kick outside corners on your island. If they’re a good fit, then it’s time to move on to the next step!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    P.S. If you’re in need of finishing the back panel of your kitchen island along with<\/strong> the toe kick outside corners, then you will want to check out my other tutorial here<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It’s a similar process as this tutorial, but it has a few more measurements you might need to make first!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Step Two: Stain\/Paint The Toe Kick Outside Corner Trim To Match The Kitchen Island<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The next step to finishing toe kick outside corners is to paint or stain the trim to match the cabinets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Toe kicks are supposed to seamlessly blend in with the cabinets, so we want the outside corner trim to blend in as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To do this, you can either buy pre-finished outside corner trim that matches your toe kick finishing panel color OR you can paint or stain your own trim to match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you paint or stain as I did, then I recommend doing this part on some cardboard and sawhorses. Speaking from experience, it\u2019s much easier to work while standing up than hunched over for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    This is an example of the setup I’m referring to (just showcasing a different project haha).<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

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    Tips For Painting Or Staining Toe Kick Outside Corner Trim<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    First, sand any edges that you cut to make sure there aren\u2019t any splinters or rough patches. I\u2019d also run the sandpaper over the rest of the trim that\u2019ll be the \u201cshow parts\u201d to make sure the paint or stain adheres really well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Next, wipe all the pieces down with a clean rag, then break out your foam brush if you\u2019re staining or your small foam roller if you\u2019re painting. (Foam is the best for wood – it doesn\u2019t leave annoying fuzzies in the paint or stain like other rollers will.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Do the edges first, then brush or roll the face. If you\u2019re painting, try to brush in one direction pulling the paint as far as possible before picking it up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you\u2019re staining, swipe the stain on then immediately wipe it off with a clean rag. The longer the stain sits on the wood, the deeper the color. For my trim, it went on so dark, I had to wipe it off immediately to let the wood grains shine through still.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For paint, 3 coats should do. I recommend one coat of this Zinsser primer found at Amazon<\/a> then 2 coats of Cabinet, Door, and Trim paint in your chosen color. If you use Cabinet, Door, and Trim paint, it\u2019s meant to be glossy and durable, so an additional topcoat shouldn\u2019t be necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For stain, after the dry time listed on the can, apply 3 coats of polyurethane. I know, 3 coats seem like a lot, but your trim will appear foggy until you apply the 3rd coat. Take the time to do it now, so you can have a beautifully trimmed island for years to come!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For either application, if at any point, there are bubbles or unevenness, then sand out the blemish and apply another coat. You\u2019ll be having a smooth, professional finish on your trim in no time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Paint vs Stain Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Here’s a quick reference of everything we just discussed, laid out in an easy-to-read table format for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Category<\/th>For Stain<\/th>For Paint<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Type of brush<\/strong><\/td>Foam brush<\/td>Foam roller<\/td><\/tr>
    Application<\/strong><\/td>Brush the edges and face, then immediately wipe it off with a clean rag (let sit if a darker color is preferred)<\/td>Roll the edges, then roll the face<\/td><\/tr>
    # of coats<\/strong><\/td>1 coat of stain, 3 coats of polyurethane<\/td>3 coats<\/td><\/tr>
    Topcoat required<\/strong><\/td>Yes, 3 coats minimum<\/td>Optional<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Step Three: Nail The Toe Kick Outside Corner Trim In Place<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The last step to finishing toe kick outside corners is to nail the finished trim in place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Hold each painted or stained outside corner piece in place against the toe kick outside corner and use a pneumatic nail gun and air compressor with 1″ brad nails to secure each piece to the island.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    We picked trim that was a similar thickness to the existing cabinet edge so that it looks like it came that way on the cabinet. You could go as thick as you want to really make a statement!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

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    Alternatively, instead of nailing the corner pieces, you could use Loctite Power Grab adhesive and glue the corners in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you are using white trim and don’t want to see nailheads (and don’t want to take the time to fill them in later), then gluing might be your best option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For our island, the Ebony stain color is so dark, it hides the nailheads, so we did not need to take an extra step to fill them in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Once all of your trim pieces are installed, your toe kick outside corners will be complete!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Final Thoughts On Finishing Toe Kick Outside Corners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    There you have it! This is such a simple way to finish the cut edges of toe kicks, and yet, it packs a big punch!<\/p>\n\n\n

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    This outside corner trim really elevated the finish on our kitchen island. And it was so easy!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

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    Even though it took me a couple of days longer to finish my kitchen island, I’m glad I took this extra step to really make it look professionally finished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Catch you in my next post!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Ravinte Cabinet Handle Installation Template (For Doors & Drawers)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    This is my all-time favorite handle installation template because it has two templates (one for drawers and one for doors) with multiple pull sizes & knob placements! These templates make installing cabinet handles a breeze because you always know your handles will be installed in the same spot on all of your drawers and doors. The kit also comes with a drill bit so you can guarantee you’re using the correct size. I used this template on my entire kitchen and both bathrooms to cut the installation time in half. You can find this hardware template here on Amazon.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Franklin Brass 5-1\/16 Inch (128mm) Center Bar Pull (Stainless Steel)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    If you want to immediately modernize your kitchen island, then these cabinet pulls are a must. They are heavy-duty feeling, durable, easy to install, and are a large size for a great price. We put these pulls on all of our kitchen and island doors and drawers along with our bathroom doors and drawers. You can find these gorgeous cabinet pulls here on Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    P.S. Use the hardware installation template<\/a> I mentioned above to install these new pulls in record time!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    If you’ve been curious about how we are decorating our 1950s Ranch, you should check out our “Shop Our Home”<\/a> page. You can find products that we’ve personally bought to decorate our home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    By Christine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Christine is a blogger and DIYer who tackles home renovation and decorating projects alongside her husband, Adam, for their personal residence and rental properties. Although she successfully tackles large renovation projects to avoid expensive contractor fees and bring her vision to life now, her path to success was not easy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Go here to read her story,\u00a0\u00a0“<\/strong>From a Clueless First-Time Homebuyer To A Confident DIYer Creating Her Dream Home One Project At A Time“<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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