Canvas Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®

Canvas in Your Space

Canvas is the colour of a painter's cloth before anything has begun — pale, warm, and full of quiet possibility. It sits in that rare space between beige and putty, neither too warm nor too cool, with an organic quality that feels entirely at home in almost any interior. It does not demand attention. It simply makes everything around it feel more considered.

That versatility is what makes Canvas so remarkable. It can carry a piece entirely on its own, bringing a soft, contemporary calm to furniture that wants to feel understated and resolved. Or it can step back and let other colours lead, working as the perfect neutral ground that makes everything alongside it feel more alive.

It works with natural materials — stone, timber, dark metal — as naturally as it works with colour. From rustic farmhouse to sophisticated contemporary, Canvas finds its place without effort.

Colour Companions

Earthy & Grounded

• Honfleur — deep, warm, and full of earthy conviction, it creates a pairing with Canvas that feels grounded, organic, and completely resolved
• Coco — rich and quietly sophisticated, alongside Canvas it finds a warmth and depth that feels considered and full of natural character

Bold & Earthy

• Paprika Red — vivid and deeply warm, it creates a striking contrast with Canvas that feels confident, earthy, and full of life

Finishing Touches

• Clear Wax — the natural finish for Canvas, it protects while preserving the soft, organic warmth of the colour completely
• Dark Wax — worked into details and edges, it deepens the earthy, putty quality of Canvas and adds a beautiful, considered patina

When You Want to Mix

Canvas blends beautifully with other neutrals in the range — combine it with oatmeal and stone tones for a soft, layered scheme that feels calm and completely cohesive.

How to Apply

Canvas builds beautifully in two coats, each layer deepening the soft, putty warmth that makes this colour so quietly distinctive. It works equally well as a smooth, contemporary finish or built up thickly for a more textured, organic result.

The Chalk Paint® Difference

Annie Sloan invented Chalk Paint® in 1990 and it changed furniture painting forever. The formula is water-based, ultra-low VOC (2.2g/l), and virtually odour-free — and it bonds to almost any surface without the stripping, sanding, or priming that traditional paints demand. One tin, one brush, and you're ready to go.

It works on timber, metal, concrete, brick, laminate, and plastic. Indoors or out. Smooth and matte or heavily textured. The finish is entirely yours to decide.

Before You Begin

Give your tin a good stir — no shaking needed. Load your brush and work in smooth, even strokes. One coat often surprises you with how much it covers; a second coat gives you full, solid opacity. Always let each coat dry completely before continuing.

Making It Your Own

• Build up thick layers for a sculptural, impasto effect, then seal with wax
• Sand back lightly once dry to reveal what's underneath and create genuine, earned wear
• Add a little water to thin the paint into a translucent wash that lets the wood grain breathe through
• Blend colours directly on the piece — Chalk Paint® mixes beautifully for completely custom results

Sealing & Protection

Annie Sloan Clear Wax is the classic finish — it protects and adds a subtle, natural sheen. Dark Wax settles into mouldings and edges for depth and shadow. For outdoor pieces or high-traffic surfaces, Annie Sloan Lacquer gives a harder, weather-resistant finish.

A Few Questions We Hear Often

Will it work outside?
Yes — seal it with Annie Sloan Lacquer and it will handle the elements beautifully.

Does it have to be sealed?
Not always. Decorative pieces that won't see daily wear can be left as they are. For anything that gets touched, wiped, or sat on regularly, wax or lacquer will protect your work.

Can I mix my own colours?
Absolutely — it's one of the great joys of Chalk Paint®. Mix directly in the tin or on the piece itself.

Which brush should I use?
Annie Sloan's Flat Brush gives a smooth, even finish. Her Round Brush is ideal for working paint into carved details and creating texture.

How much do I need?
One litre covers approximately 13 square metres. The 120ml size is perfect for smaller pieces, testing colours, and mixing experiments.