Arrived quickly after ordering online. Packaging was average. I easily removed the wooden countertop with a Phillips screwdriver. I basically disassembled the entire piece so I could work on it properly. I used a quality white primer on the entire piece followed by a light sanding with 400 grit paper. I then painted it black using a semi-gloss latex paint. I applied two coats of paint (over two days) and sanded between coats with 600 grit paper.  I wanted the island height to match my existing cupboards so I removed 2 inches from each of the four legs.  The final step was to replace the original wooden countertop with a granite slab that matched my other counters.  It came out fantastic Take your time, don’t rush it, good luck.