Annie Sloan chalk paint

I was quoted £500 a room here in leafy Surrey . Will definitely be getting the roller out again soon.

I used to do all my own decorating but then DS2 got a holiday job with a decorator and became an overnight 'expert' and I was happy to exploit him. I just wish he lived in the vicinity now! I will have a look at the Annie Sloan paints - my bedroom needs a major face-lift.

The very best chalk paint to use is the Vintage range by Autentico. 140 colours, no watering down, and a fabulous finish every time. Finish with either their wax or sealer and you will have furniture to be proud of.

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I worked on a couple of books with Annie (and Kate Gwyn) and she is fairly fierce about proper preparation before you begin painting. Just saying…

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I have used this pain't on an old chest. I applied two coats, quite thickly, let them dry a day between, then used the wax. Looks good. Thinks the secret is not to try and put the paint on as if you were applying ordinary paint, it's a lot quicker. Going to to do the chest of drawers next I've finished the job I'm doing at the moment.

not tried the Annie Sloan as too expensive for me....but have made my own off a recipe on net....calcium carbonate with the latex paint(choose any colour) mixed in and some water.

I've done a chair and a small table..only thing one they seem to want sanding down, not sure if its the home made paint or what. going to do final coat today...any picys would be nice (before and after) ? anyone!

I've painted a few things with Annie Sloan paint. We have an old bureau made from dark oak. I painted it in a lovely blue-grey, then sanded the edges, so that the oak shows through. I'm delighted with it. I've painted the lower parts of some pine side and coffee tables in a nice soft cream, just leaving the top unpainted. No sanding, no rubbing down, just two coats and wax. I'm now on the lookout for a lovely ornate mirror to paint bright pink!

I haved used Annie Sloan paint on various pieces of furniture. It's expensive but goes a long way and is very easy to apply. It's a good idea to use her round brushes especially on large areas and the colours will deepen when you apply wax.

I have used Annie Sloan but found the Rustoleum brand, available in Homebase, easier to use and cheaper.

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