french linen gray

For the gold chevron table project I found a bamboo side table at the Goodwill of Roswell. The table cost $9.95. I was drawn to the table for 3 reasons. 1. It was cheap. 2. I could lift it on my own and 3.visions of gold bamboo danced in my head. The table was in pretty rough condition. The joints had began to separate, it was covered in spider webs and pretty scratched up.

I started this project by caulking the joints.Just used a cheap ($5) spackle from Lowe’s. I let it dry overnight, because I didn’t want to take any chances once I started painting it.

Before painting, I marked the top off with painter’s tape. My vision for the top of the table was to cover it in a gold wallpaper or even gold leaf. I found some really cool wallpaper with golden honey bees on it, but in the end, went with a different pattern to the texture of the paper.

The table is painted with Annie Sloan French Linen paint. The gold accents are completed with gold guilder’s paint. I cheated on my first Annie Sloan paint supplier in Norcross to check out the store in Smyrna, GA called The Bird and the Bee. Two totally different stores and experiences. Since they’re both about the same distance from Atlanta, there is no real preference. I liked the Norcross store because they were focused on the concept of {re} imagined furniture. The Smyrna store focuses on a boutique atmosphere. Clothing, accessories, candles. I could get myself in real trouble by going there too often!

After completing the sides, I used Mod Podge to secure and protect the top of the table. I used one layer of Mod Podge on the surface before applying the chevron paper. The art paper was found at Blick. Its a bit heavier than tissue paper, but not as heavy as wallpaper. The paper was cut prior to applying to the table top. This was a challenge for me, since left handers are notorious for their inability to cut in a straight line.