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PAINT YOUR GARDEN!
with Annie Sloan
D
id you know that you can use Chalk Paint™
Decorative Paint by Annie Sloan in the garden? You
can transform your garden furniture, pots, garden
walls and fences simply with one coat of Chalk
Paint™. Suitable for all metal and wooden garden furniture and
accessories (except teak) and also concrete, matt plastic and
terracotta, just leave it to harden overnight and then wipe it down
with a damp cloth before exposing it to rain. No need to wax.
priced at approximately $14.99 (regional price variations and
shipping charges apply). It can be purchased exclusively from
over 60 Annie Sloan stockists in Canada and online. For a
full list of locations, please visit www.anniesloan.com.
PROPERTIES OF CHALK PAINT™
The Chalk Paint™ Decorative Paint range marks its 27th
anniversary this year. It comprises 35 decorative and historic
colours, which combine well to provide an even larger colour
palette, making it easy to find just the right shade. Chalk Paint™
offers the simple way to transform furniture, walls and floors
and absolutely anyone can achieve great results – from the
novice to the experienced upcycler. The Chalk Paint™ formula
offers excellent coverage, with only one coat often needed for
a great finish, and it even covers minor flaws effortlessly.
1. Ivy Metal Bench – painted in a mix of Original and
Graphite; striped cushion – Paris Noir fabric by Annie Sloan.
2. Wood & Metal Bench – wood painted in Louis Blue and sanded
back to reveal the wood; metal work painted in Old White.
3. Rattan Chair – back painted in Greek Blue, seat painted
in Greek Blue and Old White stripes; cushion – Faded
Roses in Duck Egg Blue fabric by Annie Sloan.
4. Chandelier – painted in a mix of Greek Blue and Emperor’s
Silk, other details painted in Paloma, Old Violet and Emile.
• it can be used all over the house and garden – Chalk Paint™
adheres to numerous surfaces including: wood, concrete, metal,
brass, plastic, glass, brick, stone, terracotta and even fabric
• it can be used without preparation – due to its strong sticking
power and dense consistency, no priming or sanding is
necessary – no removing of old paint, varnish or wax is required
– you can paint straight over nearly all existing surfaces
• it dries quickly – with a beautiful velvety matt finish
• it produces extensive coverage – the highly concentrated
formula covers approximately 13 square metres per litre,
equivalent to a small dresser and one coat is usually sufficient
• it allows you to create your own colours – no mixing is
required before use, but you can easily mix two or more
Chalk Paint™ colours to create your own shade
• it allows you to achieve paint effects simply – ie dilute
Chalk Paint™ with water to make a wash to feature a wood
grain; thicken it overnight – by leaving the lid off – to
create a chippy look; distress it with fine sandpaper or add
Annie Sloan Dark Wax to change the depth of colour
• brushes wash out easily – simply with water
5. Metal Chair – painted in English Yellow;
cushion – Paris Noir fabric by Annie Sloan. • 6. & 9 - Ladder – painted overall in a wash using Old White, then
individual steps painted in Duck Egg Blue, Louis Blue, Burgundy,
Provence, Greek Blue, Arles, Olive and Scandinavian Pink. it is durable – and works well with Clear Annie Sloan
Soft Wax to seal furniture, walls and floors, or other
painting projects around the house and garden
• it has eco credentials – Chalk Paint™ is water-based
and non-toxic. It is lead free, EG free and virtually
odour free. It is naturally low in VOCs making it ideal
for those who are sensitive to traditional paints.
7. Metal Table – painted in Old White.
8. Watering Cans – left – painted in Duck Egg
Blue; right – painted in Country Grey
Annie Sloan developed her unique
range of decorative paint, Chalk
Paint™ in 1990, drawing on
years of experience in the field
of decorative paints and colour.
Annie has now written 26 books
on traditional paints, colours and
techniques, which have led to
total sales approaching three mil-
lion books worldwide, printed in
11 languages.
10. Wooden Chair – painted in wash using Graphite;
Terracotta Pot painted in Emperor’s Silk.
Absolutely anyone can achieve great results with Annie
Sloan’s paints – from the novice to the experienced upcycler.
The properties of this unique formula are as follows:
ABOUT CHALK PAINT™ DECORATIVE
PAINT BY ANNIE SLOAN
Chalk Paint™ comes in quart cans (946ml), priced at
approximately $45.00 and in 4 oz. (100ml) sample pots,
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