{"product_id":"annie-sloan-chalk-paint®-amsterdam-green","title":"Amsterdam Green Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAmsterdam Green in Your Space\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWalk through the canal streets of Amsterdam and you will see this green everywhere — on the shutters of 17th century merchant houses, on the painted doors of narrow townhouses that lean slightly towards the water, on ironwork and garden gates that have been repainted in the same deep shade for generations. It is a colour that belongs to a city, and that city has been getting it right for four hundred years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmsterdam Green is deep and dark with a richness that feels completely grounded. It works beautifully with whites and creams, with botanical imagery and living plants, with earthy yellows and warm reds. It has that rare quality of making everything it sits alongside feel more considered and more resolved — the kind of backdrop colour that gives other things room to be themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eColour Companions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLight \u0026amp; Balancing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOld Ochre\u003c\/strong\u003e — faded and warmly earthy, alongside Amsterdam Green it creates a palette that feels richly traditional and full of the kind of considered, botanical warmth that never dates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrench Linen\u003c\/strong\u003e — quiet and gently warm, it gives Amsterdam Green room to breathe and creates a pairing that feels completely resolved and full of understated elegance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParis Grey\u003c\/strong\u003e — cool and poised, alongside Amsterdam Green it creates a pairing that feels crisp, considered, and full of quiet Dutch confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSoft \u0026amp; Romantic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntoinette\u003c\/strong\u003e — dusty and softly pink, alongside Amsterdam Green it creates an unexpected but completely beautiful contrast — the deep green making the blush pink feel more delicate and more resolved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuck Egg Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e — soft and gently turquoise, alongside Amsterdam Green it creates a pairing that feels botanical and full of a quiet, considered freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFinishing Touches\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear Wax\u003c\/strong\u003e — the natural finish for Amsterdam Green, it protects while preserving the full depth and richness of the colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark Wax\u003c\/strong\u003e — worked into details and edges, it deepens the dark, traditional quality of Amsterdam Green and adds a beautiful aged patina that feels completely authentic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Apply\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmsterdam Green covers beautifully in two coats, each layer building the deep, rich quality that makes this colour so distinctive. Its depth intensifies as it dries — always let each coat dry fully before assessing coverage or applying wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Chalk Paint® Difference\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnnie 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBefore You Begin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaking It Your Own\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild up thick layers for a sculptural, impasto effect, then seal with wax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSand back lightly once dry to reveal what's underneath and create genuine, earned wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a little water to thin the paint into a translucent wash that lets the wood grain breathe through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend colours directly on the piece — Chalk Paint® mixes beautifully for completely custom results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSealing \u0026amp; Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnnie 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Few Questions We Hear Often\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWill it work outside?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — seal it with Annie Sloan Lacquer and it will handle the elements beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDoes it have to be sealed?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan I mix my own colours?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely — it's one of the great joys of Chalk Paint®. Mix directly in the tin or on the piece itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhich brush should I use?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnie Sloan's Flat Brush gives a smooth, even finish. Her Round Brush is ideal for working paint into carved details and creating texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow much do I need?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne litre covers approximately 13 square metres. The 120ml size is perfect for smaller pieces, testing colours, and mixing experiments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie Sloan","offers":[{"title":"120ml $21.95","offer_id":42631907278946,"sku":null,"price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1L $60.00","offer_id":42631907311714,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/1356\/3234\/files\/Amsterdam-Green-tin-sq_91c32809-a9ea-4c91-b461-094ef6365682.jpg?v=1773727681","url":"https:\/\/revampedrevivedreloved.com\/products\/annie-sloan-chalk-paint%c2%ae-amsterdam-green","provider":"Revamped Revived Reloved","version":"1.0","type":"link"}