Aubusson Blue Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®

Aubusson Blue in Your Space

There is a depth to Aubusson Blue that is difficult to name and impossible to ignore. It is the blue of deep water — not the bright, surface blue of a clear sky, but the blue of the ocean where blue and green have become so completely themselves and so completely each other that the distinction no longer matters. It is a colour of real presence and considered, accumulated depth — a colour that arrives in a room and changes everything around it simply by being there.

A piece painted in Aubusson Blue becomes something of real consequence — the colour giving it a quality of quiet, accumulated depth and gathered weight that makes everything around it find its place and feel more completely resolved.

Colour Companions

Soft & Grounded

• Paris Grey — cool and quietly sophisticated, alongside Aubusson Blue it builds a palette of real gathered depth and considered, open elegance
• Country Grey — warm and earthy, it gives Aubusson Blue a softness and a quality of unhurried, grounded calm

Warm & Vibrant

• Barcelona Orange — vivid and sun-warmed, the contrast with Aubusson Blue creates a palette of real energy and considered, gathered warmth
• Scandinavian Pink — warm and full of gentle personality, alongside Aubusson Blue it creates a combination of real warmth and considered, adventurous beauty

Finishing Touches

• Clear Wax — preserves the full depth and considered beauty of Aubusson Blue exactly as it is
• Dark Wax — draws Aubusson Blue into something deeper and more atmospheric, adding a quality of mellow, accumulated warmth
• White Wax — opens Aubusson Blue into something more luminous and full of gathered, breathing light

How to Apply

Aubusson Blue covers beautifully in two coats, its deep, considered beauty building with each layer into a finish of real presence and quiet weight. Its depth intensifies as it dries — always let each coat dry fully before assessing coverage.

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.