Svenska Blue Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®

Svenska Blue in Your Space

Svenska Blue is the blue of Scandinavian summer — pale, luminous, and full of a quiet, open light that feels as though it has been filtered through linen curtains in a white-painted room somewhere very far north. It is a colour of real delicacy and considered restraint, a blue that sits at the softer, cooler end of the palette with a quality of unhurried, gathered ease that makes it one of the most liveable blues in the entire range.

It is the kind of colour that makes a room feel larger and more open simply by being in it — lifting the space with a lightness and a clarity that feels completely uncontrived. On a single piece it brings a quality of quiet Scandinavian refinement that feels as though it has always been there.

Colour Companions

The Gustavian Palette

• Old White — warm and softly open, alongside Svenska Blue it creates a palette of real Gustavian ease and considered, unhurried calm
• Paris Grey — cool and quietly considered, the two find each other with complete ease and a quality of gathered, open sophistication

Tonal Blues

• Aubusson Blue — deep and richly gathered, alongside Svenska Blue it builds a tonal palette of real depth and considered, open beauty
• Louis Blue — warm and quietly refined, the two together create a combination of real ease and gathered, considered softness

Finishing Touches

• Clear Wax — preserves the pale, luminous quality of Svenska Blue exactly as it is
• White Wax — lifts Svenska Blue into something even more open and full of light

How to Apply

Svenska Blue covers beautifully in two coats, its pale luminosity settling into a finish of real quiet beauty with each layer. The colour remains soft and open as it dries — 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.