Old Violet Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®

Old Violet in Your Space

Old Violet is a colour of real historical depth and considered, gathered beauty — a muted, dusty violet that carries within it the particular quality of old European textiles and the faded grandeur of rooms where the colour has been living on the walls for so long that it has become something more than paint. It is a violet that has arrived somewhere completely resolved and completely its own — neither too pink nor too blue, neither too bright nor too dark, but sitting at exactly the most beautiful and most considered point between all of those things.

This is a colour of quiet, accumulated presence. On a piece of furniture it brings a quality of considered, unhurried beauty and gathered, mellow depth that feels as though it has always been there — a colour that rewards the eye with something new and beautiful every time the light changes around it.

Colour Companions

Soft & Classic

• Old White — warm and softly open, alongside Old Violet it creates a combination of real classic ease and considered, unhurried contrast
• Paloma — quietly muted and full of gathered warmth, it gives Old Violet a softness and a quality of considered, open calm

Muted & Sophisticated

• Versailles — warm and quietly complex, alongside Old Violet it builds a palette of real gathered sophistication and considered, mellow depth

Rich & Dramatic

• Emperor’s Silk — vivid and deeply gathered, the contrast with Old Violet creates a palette of real drama and considered, jewel-toned conviction

Finishing Touches

• Clear Wax — preserves the full muted beauty and considered depth of Old Violet exactly as it is
• Dark Wax — deepens Old Violet into something richer and more atmospheric, adding a beautiful quality of age and gathered, mellow character

How to Apply

Old Violet covers beautifully in two coats, its muted, considered depth building with each layer into a finish of real presence and quiet beauty. 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.