Tilton Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®

Tilton in Your Space

Cadmium Yellow arrived in the painter's palette in the mid-19th century and changed everything. Before it, a yellow of this depth and saturation simply didn't exist — and artists who encountered it for the first time understood immediately that something had shifted. Tilton is inspired by that pigment: deep, warm, and robustly saturated in a way that feels genuinely joyful rather than merely bright.

This is a mustard yellow with real conviction. It doesn't hedge or soften itself into something safer. It commits fully — and on the right piece, in the right space, that commitment is exactly what makes it extraordinary. Use it on a front door sealed with Annie Sloan Lacquer and it will broadcast sunshine to your neighbours all year long. Use it on a statement piece of furniture and it will anchor a room with warmth and confidence that few other colours can match.

Colour Companions

Warm & Earthy

• Original — Annie Sloan's warm, aged off-white, alongside Tilton it creates a pairing that feels richly traditional and full of sun-warmed character
• Burgundy — deep and richly red, alongside Tilton it creates a palette that feels bold, harvest-warm, and full of autumnal depth

Cool & Grounding

• Chicago Grey — warm and quietly considered, it tempers the vivacity of Tilton just enough to create a pairing that feels resolved and full of understated confidence
• Graphite — dark and full of conviction, alongside Tilton it creates a striking contrast that feels bold, graphic, and completely intentional

Fresh & Unexpected

• Duck Egg Blue — soft and gently turquoise, it sits opposite Tilton on the warm-cool spectrum and creates a contrast that feels vintage, considered, and full of quiet charm

Finishing Touches

• Clear Wax — the natural finish for Tilton on furniture, it protects while preserving the full warmth and depth of the colour
• Annie Sloan Lacquer — the essential finish for exterior use, it protects Tilton against the elements and keeps that deep mustard warmth looking beautiful all year round

How to Apply

Tilton covers beautifully in two coats, each layer building the deep, saturated warmth that makes this colour so distinctive. For front doors and exterior pieces, always seal with Annie Sloan Lacquer for full weather protection. Always let each coat dry completely before continuing.

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 — and Tilton is particularly stunning on front doors. 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.