{"product_id":"french-linen-annie-sloan-chalk-paint®","title":"French Linen Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFrench Linen in Your Space\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrench Linen is the colour of cloth that has been washed and dried in open air a hundred times — cool, quiet, and full of an understated elegance that feels entirely effortless. It is not a warm grey or a cold one. It sits in the considered space between, carrying the soft, natural quality of aged linen in a way that feels both completely contemporary and timelessly classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a neutral that works harder than it looks. Alongside golds it becomes something quietly opulent, the cool of the grey making the warmth of the metal feel richer and more present. Alongside rich, saturated colours it provides the breathing room that makes them feel more vivid and more alive. French Linen is the colour that makes everything around it look better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eColour Companions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSoft \u0026amp; Romantic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntoinette\u003c\/strong\u003e — delicate and softly pink, alongside French Linen it creates a pairing that feels gently feminine and full of quiet, considered charm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaloma\u003c\/strong\u003e — warm and complex, it finds a beautiful tonal ease with French Linen that feels layered, sophisticated, and completely resolved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersailles\u003c\/strong\u003e — soft and yellow-green, alongside French Linen it creates a pairing that feels quietly French and full of gentle, aged character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCool \u0026amp; Fresh\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuck Egg Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e — chalky and softly blue-green, it finds a natural ease with French Linen that feels calm, considered, and full of gentle light\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDeep \u0026amp; Dramatic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e — rich and deeply saturated, it creates a striking contrast with French Linen that feels opulent, considered, and full of quiet conviction\u003c\/li\u003e\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 French Linen, it protects while preserving the cool, linen-like quality of the colour completely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark Wax\u003c\/strong\u003e — worked into details and edges, it deepens the natural, earthy quality of French Linen and adds a beautiful, considered patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen You Want to Mix\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrench Linen cools and quietens any colour it is added to — use it when you want a shade that feels more restrained and natural without losing its original depth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Apply\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrench Linen builds beautifully in two coats, each layer deepening the cool, natural quality that makes this colour so enduringly useful. Alongside gold leaf or gilding wax it becomes something genuinely special — the cool grey and the warm gold finding a resolution that feels completely and quietly luxurious.\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":42664113963106,"sku":null,"price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1L $60.00","offer_id":42664113995874,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/1356\/3234\/files\/French-Linen-tin-sq.jpg?v=1773473342","url":"https:\/\/revampedrevivedreloved.com\/products\/french-linen-annie-sloan-chalk-paint%c2%ae","provider":"Revamped Revived Reloved","version":"1.0","type":"link"}