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Friday, July 8, 2011

Friday Fun with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint



I love nothing better than a fun project! A few weeks ago I read about Annie Sloan chalk paint on From the Right Bank . Ally had really good luck with the paint and so we have decided to use it for a couple of projects. The paint can be painted directly on furniture and floors with no priming or sanding -that's right - no priming or sanding!!!

Today, my daughter and I painted a bed for a client and also a small table and chair for my own house. Take a look:




My daughter is reading while I do the prep work! She liked the painting though.



First coat on - more finished pictures after the second coat and wax.










I highly recommend this paint. It goes on so smoothly and is a pleasure to use.
More pictures when finished.

Have a great weekend!
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9 comments:

  1. TerryJuly 8, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    "Old White?" How many 1L pot's? $70/gal sounds good for no prep.

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  2. The Devoted ClassicistJuly 8, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    I like traditional furniture painted with a chalky or matte finish. It "wears" well, too, especially with the old finish intact underneath.

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  3. Helen YoungJuly 8, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    These pieces are all painted country gray (although it doesn't look very gray to me, more of a taupe). I ordered old white to accent or add a thin top coat - haven't decided whether or not to use that though. The paint comes in 1 litre pots and is $34.95 a litre. To paint the first coat on the bed we used a quarter of the pot. The wax as the final stage of the process protects the paint. It's a matte wax.

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  4. The enchanted homeJuly 8, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    LOVE how these things are coming out!!! Gorgeous...would love to try it myself one day, have heard/read so much about it!! Love what you have done!

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  5. TerryJuly 9, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Oh no, $140/gal would take some of the fun out of painting our last floor. Could you save me a tiny sample of "Old white?"

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  6. Helen YoungJuly 9, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    I have just finished the table and chair and am very pleased! Will post pictures later today. Finishing the bed next week.

    Terry - I will save you a sample of old white. The paint goes a really long way.

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  7. FROM THE RIGHT BANKJuly 9, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    They turned out great. Isn't this paint just the greatest?!

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  8. rjerdeeJuly 9, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Hmmmmm....sounds as if it would be worth giving it a try...

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  9. designchicJuly 10, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    No priming or sanding...my heaven!! Looks wonderful ~

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