{"product_id":"original-annie-sloan-chalk-paint®","title":"Original Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOriginal in Your Space\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat 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.\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 full of quiet femininity, alongside Original it creates a pairing that feels gently French and completely lovely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirle\u003c\/strong\u003e — soft and understated, it finds a natural ease with Original that feels calm, considered, and full of gentle light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarm \u0026amp; Vivid\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArles\u003c\/strong\u003e — sun-drenched and full of warmth, it creates a pairing with Original that feels Provençal and alive with colour and character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimer Red\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep and richly earthy, alongside Original it creates a contrast that feels traditional, grounded, and full of conviction\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 first choice for Original, it protects while preserving the warm, creamy quality of the white completely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark Wax\u003c\/strong\u003e — worked into carved details and mouldings, it deepens the aged, traditional character of Original and adds beautiful patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen You Want to Mix\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Apply\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\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":42664671182946,"sku":null,"price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1L $60.00","offer_id":42664671215714,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/1356\/3234\/files\/Original-tin-sq.jpg?v=1773473342","url":"https:\/\/revampedrevivedreloved.com\/products\/original-annie-sloan-chalk-paint%c2%ae","provider":"Revamped Revived Reloved","version":"1.0","type":"link"}