{"product_id":"duck-egg-blue","title":"Duck Egg Blue Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDuck Egg Blue in Your Space\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuck Egg Blue is one of those colours that feels as though it has always existed in the most beautiful rooms in the world — a soft, chalky blue-green that carries within it a quality of faded, unhurried elegance that is genuinely difficult to manufacture. It is the colour of old Scandinavian painted furniture, of French linen cupboards left open in summer light, of surfaces that have been living quietly in beautiful spaces for a very long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a colour of complete ease. It does not demand attention — it simply makes everything around it feel more considered, more resolved, and more at home. Use it on a single piece and it will bring a quality of calm and quiet sophistication to the room that feels completely uncontrived.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eColour Companions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSoft \u0026amp; Scandinavian\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOld White\u003c\/strong\u003e — warm and open, alongside Duck Egg Blue it creates a palette of real Gustavian ease and unhurried, classic calm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry Grey\u003c\/strong\u003e — quietly earthy, it grounds Duck Egg Blue beautifully and adds a softness that feels completely resolved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFaded \u0026amp; French\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParis Grey\u003c\/strong\u003e — cool and gently considered, the two sit alongside each other with complete ease and a quality of quiet, gathered sophistication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCream\u003c\/strong\u003e — warm and softly traditional, it brings a gentle warmth to Duck Egg Blue that feels unhurried and full of easy grace\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, preserving the soft, chalky quality of Duck Egg Blue exactly as it is\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark Wax\u003c\/strong\u003e — worked into details and edges, it adds a beautiful depth and a quality of gentle, earned age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Apply\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuck Egg Blue covers beautifully in two coats, the chalky softness of the colour settling into a finish of real quiet beauty with each layer. Its softness deepens slightly as it dries — always let each coat dry fully before assessing coverage.\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":42656935706722,"sku":null,"price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1L $60.00","offer_id":42656935739490,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/1356\/3234\/files\/Duck-Egg-Blue-tin-sq.jpg?v=1773473340","url":"https:\/\/revampedrevivedreloved.com\/products\/duck-egg-blue","provider":"Revamped Revived Reloved","version":"1.0","type":"link"}