PAINT YOUR GARDEN ! with Annie Sloan
Did 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 .
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 .
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 .
7 . Metal Table – painted in Old White ; Chandelier – painted in a mix of Greek Blue and Emperor ’ s Silk .
8 . Watering Cans – left – painted in Duck Egg Blue ; right – painted in Country Grey
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 , 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™
• 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 sq 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™ colors 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 color
• brushes wash out easily – simply with water
• 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 odor free . It is naturally low in VOCs making it ideal for those who are sensitive to traditional paints .
Sloan developed her unique range of decorative paint , Chalk Paint™ in 1990 , drawing on years of experience in the field of decorative paints and color . Annie has now written 26 books on traditional paints , colours and techniques , which have led to total sales approaching 3 million books worldwide , printed in eleven languages .
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