Original Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®

Original in Your Space

Original is the white that feels as though it has always been there. Warm and slightly creamy, it carries the quality of old painted furniture — the kind that has lived in a room for generations and settled into itself completely. It is not a bright white or a cool white. It is simply the white that feels most like home.

That warmth is what makes Original so easy to live with. It softens everything around it without effort, bringing a quiet, traditional character to any piece it touches. On furniture with history — carved details, turned legs, layered paint — it feels entirely at ease, as though it belongs there.

Colour Companions

Soft & Romantic

• Antoinette — delicate and full of quiet femininity, alongside Original it creates a pairing that feels gently French and completely lovely
• Firle — soft and understated, it finds a natural ease with Original that feels calm, considered, and full of gentle light

Warm & Vivid

• Arles — sun-drenched and full of warmth, it creates a pairing with Original that feels Provençal and alive with colour and character
• Primer Red — deep and richly earthy, alongside Original it creates a contrast that feels traditional, grounded, and full of conviction

Finishing Touches

• Clear Wax — the natural first choice for Original, it protects while preserving the warm, creamy quality of the white completely
• Dark Wax — worked into carved details and mouldings, it deepens the aged, traditional character of Original and adds beautiful patina

When You Want to Mix

Original brings warmth to any colour it is added to — use it when you want a softer, more traditional version of a shade that still feels full of depth and character.

How to Apply

Original builds beautifully in two coats, each layer deepening the warm, creamy quality that makes this colour so distinctive. For a delicate distressed French look, layer it over Duck Egg Blue or Louis Blue and sand back lightly once dry to reveal the colour beneath.

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.