You can also use Chalk Paint® on leather and vinyl – build up the coverage in thin coats, and then wax to finish. Annie and famed New Zealand YouTube star and television personality Astar created a video on just this, which you can see here. This can then be waxed and buffed to create a leather effect. If confident, you can experiment with different techniques – applying the paint more thickly will change the composition of the fabric, making it stiffer. In most cases, you will see better results where you are going from light to dark than if you are trying to go from dark to light. There are other ways to paint upholstery, but the success of painting any upholstered piece does depend on factors such as the condition, colour and composition of the fabric, how firmly it is upholstered, and the colour you are using (reds are less colourfast). For more information this technique, watch Annie’s instructional video by clicking here. Fabric that is painted in this way does not require to be waxed afterwards. In these cases, Chalk Paint® can be diluted with water and painted on as a ‘wash’ which will stain the fibres.
When it comes to painting upholstery, small items which are firmly upholstered (such as a dining chair seat) and made from natural fabric (such as cotton or linen) give the best results. Use Pure and the colour is cleaner and fresher, giving a more vintage 1950’s look.įor lots more information on mixing colours, see Annie’s book ‘ Colour Recipes for Painted Furniture and More’, or contact one of her trained Stockists. A dollop of Provence and two dollops of Old White gives you a ratio of 1 to 2, making a soft pale turquoise. Start with a dollop of your chosen colour, slowly adding the Old White or Pure. For larger amounts you could use a cup or even a tin as a measure. If you want to make a colour paler, add Old White or Pure.įind out roughly what ratio you need by experimenting – you could use your fingers to dab and mix colours, or a teaspoon to make small amounts. Most of Annie’s colours do not contain black pigment which can muddy colours when mixing so you can combine hues without worry of dirtying your final colour. Annie’s carefully selected colour palette is hugely flexible as you can mix colours together to extend the range and create endless possibilities. The colours in the Chalk Paint® range vary from soft and pale to bright and strong. Always test, if in doubt!įor more information on bleed through on floors, watch Annie’s instructional video by clicking here. If this is the case, do the same steps as above but over the Chalk Paint® Lacquer you’ve already applied.Ĭhalk Paint® is not recommended for teak or other oily woods. These stains can often be pulled through if Chalk Paint® Lacquer is applied on to Chalk Paint®. It dries in minutes, and then you can get on with your painting. One or two coats of blocker applied evenly with a cloth pad will block the stain. Treat the whole affected surface to avoid any patchiness in the final finish. If you see a stain bleeding through the paint, apply a coat of stain blocker (or knotting solution) directly over the paint you have already applied. On rare occasions, a stain may bleed through your first coat of paint – this is often from a previous oil-based finish and is most likely to happen on old pieces from the 1930s and 1940s. This will block tannins that can bleed through the paint. If you’re working with new, untreated wood, you’ll need to apply clear shellac (knotting solution) to wood knots and open grains. Find all the FAQs about Klarna Payments here.What’s the difference between Chalk Paint® and Wall Paint?.Is Annie Sloan Wall Paint eco-friendly?.Using Wall Paint on previously varnished or gloss-painted surfaces.Using Wall Paint on furniture or kitchen cupboards.Stencilling on fabric with Chalk Paint®.Using Chalk Paint® on upholstery and leather.Using Annie Sloan paint as a chalk board.
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