Provence Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®

Provence in Your Space

There is a particular quality of blue-green that you find in the oldest and most beautiful villages in the world — on surfaces that have been living in strong light and warm air for so long that the colour has become something more than paint. Provence is that colour. It sits between blue and green in a way that feels completely resolved and completely its own — bright enough to lift a piece with real conviction, warm enough to never feel cold, and complex enough to reward every light condition differently.

This is a colour that brings warmth and ease to a room that very few colours can match. A single piece in Provence becomes the most interesting and most alive thing in the space — drawing the eye with a brightness and a warmth that feels completely uncontrived.

Colour Companions

Warm & Earthy

• Honfleur — deep and richly gathered, alongside Provence it creates a combination of real warmth and considered, earthy depth
• Barcelona Orange — vivid and sun-warmed, the two together create a palette of bold Mediterranean energy and joyful, gathered warmth

Soft & Grounded

• Country Grey — quiet and earthy, it gives Provence a softness and lightness that feels completely at ease

Deep & Tonal

• Florence — rich and intensely gathered, alongside Provence it builds a tonal palette of real depth and considered, living beauty

Finishing Touches

• Clear Wax — lifts Provence into something more open and luminous
• Dark Wax — draws the colour into a deeper, more atmospheric version of itself

How to Apply

Provence covers beautifully in two coats, its blue-green warmth building into full vibrancy with each layer. For a softer, more faded finish, one coat lightly distressed suits coastal and vintage pieces beautifully. 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.