Shabby Chic Refinishing Using Annie Sloan Paint: Color Change When You Want To Keep The Chippy Finish (2024)

FAQs

How long can you keep Annie Sloan Chalk Paint? ›

All paints have a shelf life and Annie Sloan paints are no exception. While we know that Chalk Paint® and Wall Paint can potentially last for several years when stored carefully, once the paint leaves the shop we have no idea how or where it will be stored. We recommend using paint within one year of purchase.

Use a coat of Clear Chalk Paint™ Wax to seal in your paint, smoothing it over with a Chalk Paint™ Wax Brush. *Optional* To really bring out the cracks, apply Dark Chalk Paint™ Wax, really pushing it into the brush marks for an authentic aged finish.

of your questions! Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. works harmoniously with her wax and can be painted. right over it.

Chalk paint needs to be sealed with wax and then left to cure for 30 days. Then it will achieve a very durable finish. You can still use an item during the 30 days curing time but you do need to be careful not to scratch it during that time.

The shabby chic look is best achieved with wooden furniture and a couple of coats of Rust-Oleum Chalky Finish furniture paint.

The Shabby Chic colour palette typically consists of soft, muted pastel tones such as whites, creams, pale pinks, light blues, and soft greens. These colours contribute to the light and airy feel of the style.

Using a medium (150) to fine (220) grit sand paper or sanding block, apply light pressure to the surface area. You can always go back and distressed those areas with more sanding as needed. You'll want to hit those edges, corners and high spots that would naturally be affected from normal use to achieve the aged look.

For most purposes, one to two coats of paint are enough. Chalk Paint® adheres to almost any surface, and there is rarely any need to sand or prime before painting.

Sealing Chalk Paint® with Wax or Lacquer will not only protect your finish, but help the colour last longer. It means you can use your item without worrying about leaving behind marks or taking the paint off when you clean it.

How long to wait between coats of Annie Sloan Chalk paint? ›

How long let Chalk Paint© dry before the second coat? While many factors play into drying time, it is recommended that you wait 1-2 hours between coats in most cases. In warm conditions and low humidity, the dry time can be reduced.

The safest way to remove Chalk Paint™ Wax is to just apply another thin coat of wax. It sounds counterintuitive, but the oils in the new layer will 'wake up' the underlying wax, making it easy to remove all of the excess. Wipe away the excess using a clean absorbent cloth in a slow steady motion.

Using Wall Paint on previously varnished or gloss-painted surfaces. Wall Paint by Annie Sloan can be used on previously varnished or gloss-painted surfaces, but it will not have the same adhesion as Chalk Paint™.

You can tell you've used too much Wax because you'll see opaque white lumps or streaks. Just wipe away using a lint-free cloth. If you've applied too much Chalk Paint® Wax and not really realised until it's dried, you can still correct the issue.

While chalk paint can last from 1 to 5 years if stored properly, chalk paint will dry up much faster than that if left exposed to air. If your chalk paint has thickened considerably since last use, know that you can thin it with water if you'd like to use it again.

The perfect temperatures to store Annie's Chalk Paint® is 55-85 degrees. The key to successful storage for Chalk Paint® is to keep it in a COOL DRY place. For example, a nice dry basem*nt is a good place to store paint.

Yes, you do have to Wax your furniture. If you don't, it'll get marked. Water could damage the Chalk Paint™. It could be scratched or otherwise compromised if left unprotected.