annie sloan calk paint , anyone used it ?

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I bought a bookcase and want to paint it , this stuff you apparently don't need to use a primer.
I used it to pain my fireplace which worked out well .

Anyone used it?

well the 2nd and 3rd coat were done with a damp brush ?

Damp brush is fine.

How odd. Did you turn the tin upside down for at least 30 mins then stir until your arm felt ready to fall off?

Yes turned upside down and stirred like buggery

chipping remember I mentioned the veneered table with ripples? Well I hacked and sanded then filled in and sanded, looked perfect, So I painted Paris Grey....not that that matters! Looked fine, went back to do a second coat now it looks like more ripples elsewhere have appeared, hoping they subside as it dries, though I doubt it! Thought I'd cracked it!

sky What a shame/pain in the bum :( It must have been loose all the way through?! Though, AS paint is really 'dry' so I'm surprised.

I lovvvve you all!

I have stuff I want to paint and CBA with all the sanding and prep.
I'm away to buy some:)

killpeppa

But you need to rethink your name Peppa Pig is GOOD!!

I've been following you all but have had to wait ages to buy the painttoo mean to pay postage.
Today I have purchased a tin of grey & some clear wax. I've refused to spend £18 on a paintbrush, even though it was lovely & round. Will any old paintbrush do?

Came to join the ranks. Every time I look around my DH follows my gaze with horror: No, you're not painting that too! The fact that I don't even bother argumenting my intentions really scares him.
I've been Sloaned alright.
I have a tin of Pure White and a chest of drawers awaiting. Been tipping it down here, cream carpets (no way I'd dare paint in the house), so I am waiting for a dry window and then just go for it.

Now, my inexistent interior design knowledge and taste only allows me to use white. Any mixing and matching and you've lost me. I don't do distress, I don't do retro, or shabby chic. I like Dutch design.
Got a couple of 'coffins' that are going to see the back of my brush. My only nod towards playing with colours is going to be a splash of colour in handles/knobs. Been scouring the net for weeks in search of 'the' knobs (snigger away, ladies). The ones I like cost more than the furniture and the paint put together.
My question:any of you chalk painted any brass knobs? Does it become distressed with use? Any of you decorated with pen etc? (I'm thinking child bedroom furniture here).

East - welcome :) It doesn't have to be and AS paint brush, but the type of brush you use will determine what finish you get. A blend of natural & synthetic is good, it needs to have some 'bounce' & the bristles should be a medium length.

Dilidali - hello :) Your poor DH You need dust sheets!! Ummmm errr.... emmm ummm - coffins?

Hahahahaaa (hollow laugh)- yes, coffins, also known as furniture we had to inherit, been in the family since, hmmm, 1970? We can't possibly be rid of it, aunt Mabel would turn in her grave. IT LOOKS like one could easily bury something in it. I've got a sentimental DH. And a tin on Annie Sloan. After 15 years my revenge will be sweet.

Go and buy some dust sheets & get painting!!

So nearly ready to dark wax and I'm a bit terrified. Have seen different ways demonstrated , some using cloth , some using brush then wiipe off with clear wax on a cloth and the easiest one I watched on you tube was applying very lightly with brush then wiping off with fine steel wool.

Right so what do you lot do ?

I"VE DONE IT !!!!!!!!!
watched numerous you tube videos , then decided to do it the steel wool way.
I mixed dark and clear wax to give me some maneoverability and it worked ...I love it ..will put a pic up as I'm so relieved I haven't botched it up !!

Buggerations...can't seem to upload the photos from my phone to iphoto cos I seem to have resized them a few days ago to send them in an email , now I can't figure out how ot undo that.

pic on my profile ....where are you all?

Looks really really well!!! Fantastic piece and what transformation!

I painted some of the stuff too this last week. Looks amazing!!! Love it :)

I posted a thread about using AS paint to makeover some light fittings - I have some naff brass ones I want to paint - but didn't get any replies.
Have any of you done this? Would I need to use wax as well as the paint?
Like your work ggirl!

thanks , I'm not sure about that, chipping (resident expert)is having trouble with posting today , she's reading but unable to post for some reason.
I am tempted to paint a white ceramic lamp base .

I reckon you'd be better off finishing with polyvine wax varnish if you have to use a wax at all?

Thanks ggirl, lets hope Chipping makes a speedy return, she has given me good advice before on A Sloan.

anyone have any recommendations for knobs to go on my little chest of drawers on my profile?
I cannot decide !

I painted over the old ones :), it actually looks nice.
If you do want new ones, would emerald green match the room the dresser lives in?
Tk maxx sometimes has quirky knobs, worth a look?

Yes I may put the old ones back on but one of them is broken. Can't find one to replace it ..although i found one online about 2 weeks ago...But can I find them again !!!

Room is light duck egg blue

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