Troubleshooting – FAQs A yellow or pink stain has appeared in my new paint layer. How can I cover it? If you see a yellow or pink stain coming through your new paint layers – especially on older furniture from the 1930’s and 1940’s – apply Clear Topcoat Sealer available at ArtHaus150. One or two coats […]
Caring for Your Finish – FAQs How long will it take for my finish to cure? After you have applied Annie Sloan Soft Wax, you’ll find that it will become dry to the touch very quickly. At this stage, it is still what you might call “soft.” It will start to harden as the solvents in […]
Finishing Your Project – FAQs What is the best way to apply Soft Wax? Annie Sloan Soft Wax is the perfect complement for Chalk Paint™. In fact, we’d say it’s an essential partner! It adds durability, deepens the colors, and gives a very slight sheen. It’s really easy to get sensational results. As a rough guide, […]
Frequently Asked Questions Does Chalk Paint™ decorative paint by Annie Sloan actually contain chalk? First and foremost, the Chalk Paint™ brand name does not reference the ingredients of the paint, but rather, its finish. Like many paints, Chalk Paint™ decorative paint contains calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate can be obtained from many sources including, limestone, chalk, and marble. In […]
Painting a Variety of Surfaces – FAQs Can I use Chalk Paint™ in the garden? You can use Chalk Paint™ on exterior walls, garden furniture (except teak), metal, concrete, matte plastic, and terracotta. Just leave it to harden overnight – preferably in a protected area – and then wipe it down with a damp cloth before […]
Step 1: Clean For most projects, simply cleaning your piece with soap and water is enough preparation. Before You Start Painting – FAQs Do I need to sand before I paint? Chalk Paint™ decorative paint adheres to almost any surface, indoors and outside, and there’s rarely a need to sand or prime. Most times simply […]
Frequently Asked Questions… Does Chalk Paint™ decorative paint by Annie Sloan actually contain chalk? First and foremost, the Chalk Paint™ brand name does not reference the ingredients of the paint, but rather, its finish. Like many paints, Chalk Paint™ decorative paint contains calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate can be obtained from many sources including, limestone, chalk, and marble. […]