Greek Blue Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®

Greek Blue in Your Space

Greek Blue is the blue of whitewashed walls and painted boats and the particular quality of light that falls on the Aegean in the middle of the day — a bright, clear, completely open blue that carries within it all of the warmth and all of the ease of the Mediterranean at its most beautiful. It is a colour of real joy and considered, gathered lightness, a blue that lifts a piece the moment it is applied and gives it a quality of open, unhurried ease that feels completely uncontrived.

This is a colour that makes a room feel larger and more alive simply by being in it. On a single piece it brings a quality of sun-drenched, considered brightness that feels as though the colour has always been there — as though it arrived with the light and simply stayed.

Colour Companions

Warm & Classic

• Old White — warm and softly open, alongside Greek Blue it creates a combination of real Mediterranean ease and considered, unhurried calm
• Old Ochre — warm and deeply earthy, the contrast with Greek Blue creates a palette of real warmth and gathered, sun-drenched richness

Cool & Considered

• Paris Grey — cool and quietly sophisticated, it gives Greek Blue a softness and a quality of gathered, open elegance
• Chateau Grey — muted and quietly earthy, alongside Greek Blue it creates a palette of real considered calm and gathered, botanical ease

Finishing Touches

• Clear Wax — preserves the full brightness and open joy of Greek Blue exactly as it is
• White Wax — lifts Greek Blue into something even more luminous and full of gathered, open light

How to Apply

Greek Blue covers beautifully in two coats, its bright, open joy building with each layer into a finish of real lightness and considered ease. 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.