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DIY Board and Batten Island Makeover

- Tools
- Utility knife
- Pry bar/flat bar
- Hammer
- Tape measure
- Tablesaw or circular saw
- 18g or 16g nailer
- 1/4" drill bit
- Drill
- Jigsaw
- Builders square
- Miter saw
- Level
- Materials
- Dynagrip Heavy Duty Construction Adhesive
- Alex Plus All Purpose Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone
- Plastic Wood All Purpose Wood Filler
- Alex Plus Spackling
- 1 1/2" finish nails
- 1/8" MDF panels
- 1/6" primed finger boards
- 1/4" primed finger boards
- PVC base cap molding
- 2 1/2" angled paint brush
- 6" foam roller(s)
- Paint tray(s)
In need of a kitchen upgrade? Consider starting with the island. This step-by-step tutorial from Sawdust 2 Stitches shows how easy it is to take your kitchen island to the next level with a board and batten finish.