How to use chalk paint by Annie Sloan - A beginners Guide

Step by step guide to painting furniture with Chalk Paint™

1. Remove any hardware, such as handles, from your furniture if possible.
2. Give your piece a quick clean with a damp cloth (avoid any harsh chemicals).
3. Stir your chosen Chalk Paint™ colour. You can use a stir stick or anything else you have to hand.
4. Dip your brush in, and apply the paint straight onto the furniture. As you paint, move the brush in every direction and all over the piece.
5. Wait for the first coat to be touch dry. Depending on the climate, this could take 1-3 hours.
6. Once dry, apply a second coat in the same manner.
7. Wait for the paint to be fully dry.
8. Next, apply Chalk Paint™ Wax in the same manner as the paint. Use a brush or lint-free cloth to apply in all directions. Work in sections removing any excess with a lint-free cloth as you go. You want to make sure every bit of paintwork has been waxed.
9. And that’s it! You can use the piece of furniture as soon as the wax is touch dry, but please note it will take up to 2 weeks to reach its full hardness (known as the ‘curing period’). During this time, take extra care with the piece.

Now you’ve followed these simple steps, you’re ready to get painting. It’s easy to update furniture with Chalk Paint™, whether you’ve inherited an old piece of furniture or found one at a flea market. Perhaps you simply want to update something you already own that doesn’t suit your style anymore.  Still unsure how to get started painted furniture with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ ? Why not come to one of our workshops; book for our Introduction to Upcycling.