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annie sloan calk paint , anyone used it ?

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ggirl · 10/08/2013 17:14

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?

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ggirl · 31/08/2013 22:29

yes maybe that's it , will try to paint more methodically tomorrow

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ChippingInNeedsSleepAndCoffee · 31/08/2013 22:30

You have to water it down because it's designed to go on 'thick' it's how Annie likes it - LOADS of texture. Same with painting criss-cross. I generally don't do that as I prefer a smoother finish.

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ggirl · 31/08/2013 22:32

so how do you paint? do you use her brush?

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ChippingInNeedsSleepAndCoffee · 31/08/2013 22:43

Yes, I use her brushes.

They are driving me a bit nuts tbh. I bought them because she bangs on about how annoying it is when bristles fall out onto your work, so she recommends hers - but the bloody bristles are falling out of hers onto my paint! Grrrr

I have tried other brushes but haven't found one I love yet.

I paint more like you'd paint a wall. Sort of up and down and/or across. I don't put it on thick and deliberately try to 'texture' the finish.

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ChippingInNeedsSleepAndCoffee · 31/08/2013 22:50

I also use another brush - like THIS it's a 15mm pointed sash brush. I love it. It's not this brand, but it's unbranded so I don't know which brand it is.

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ggirl · 31/08/2013 22:54

I have one similar to that as well.

Have you tried that varnish yet?

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ChippingInNeedsSleepAndCoffee · 31/08/2013 22:57

No, I haven't even been over to buy it yet. Maybe next week, but I'm going to try it inside this cabinet, but I haven't even started painting it yet!

What do you think about the lumps?

Do you like the colour it is now?

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ggirl · 31/08/2013 23:00

Prefer the old white but I haven't finished it yet ,had to work this eveing so ony did a bit. I may get the varnish and try it on the inside as well.

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ggirl · 31/08/2013 23:01

I'll try and paint in orderely maner tomorrow and let you know about the lumps, but I am going to water it down as well .

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ggirl · 31/08/2013 23:01

I bloody hope it comes off glass easily !

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ChippingInNeedsSleepAndCoffee · 31/08/2013 23:03

Have you got a stockist near you or will you have to order it to be delivered? I have one about 15 minutes away, I just need to check they have it in stock.

I've got to meet a woman about some work tomorrow and then meeting with my friend and the kids - try to do something fun before school starts back. Then fix a bit of leaking plumbing and on it goes! Not sure if I'll get near a paint brush :(

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ChippingInNeedsSleepAndCoffee · 31/08/2013 23:04

Why do you say that?

Theorhetically it shouldn't. You might need a razor blade?

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ggirl · 31/08/2013 23:12

well I have got some on the glazed section, I'm sure it'll come off with a scourer or razor as you say.

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ggirl · 31/08/2013 23:14

have a brewers in town that stocks it , will look on monday

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ChippingInNeedsSleepAndCoffee · 31/08/2013 23:21

Mine is a Brewers too :)

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ArtemisatBrauron · 02/09/2013 08:47

Hello all - I'm an AS virgin and need advice! We have moved into a house with hideous veneer kitchen cabinets and we won't be able to replace them for a few years as we blew all our money on the move

Can AS paint help me here? Have people used it on this plasticy veneer type surface?

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Nepotism · 02/09/2013 15:23

I've seen it used very successfully but haven't tried it myself yet. You can be our guinea pig!

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ArtisanLentilWeaver · 02/09/2013 16:35

I painted our hideous veneered kitchen doors with AS paint and waxed them several times. Apart from a tiny amount of rough useage round one door knob, it has lasted very well and wipes down brilliantly.
I would use the varnish the next time I repaint them though.

The veneer was a horrible plasticy finish but took the AS no bother. I would recommend painting them with a water based undercoat first, slap on the AS paint, varnish twice.

Complete new kitchen for the price of a Turtle mat.

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IDismyname · 02/09/2013 16:43

I've got a victorian mirror that was painted a horrid shade of yellow gloss. I'd love to have a go at a bit of up cycling with the AS paint range.

So - could I just paint over the gloss, or would you think it was a better idea to prime it or sand it lightly first?

Not sure what colour I'm going for... probably the old white with a mid blue top coat and sand through.

Also, how would you suggest I protect the mirror bit whilst I'm painting?

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ArtisanLentilWeaver · 02/09/2013 17:08

Ooooh AS painted mirror. I think you can just paint straight over the gloss without sanding.

Try covering the mirror with newspaper and lining the edges with masking tape?

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ChippingInNeedsSleepAndCoffee · 02/09/2013 19:47

Artemis - I have only heard good things about kitchen cabinets, even nasty veneer ones looking FAB. It is a 'shabby chic' look though, so if you are looking for a super gloss finish, you need to keep looking. My nasty veneer ones are in for a paint at some stage too!! You will need to put 3 coats of wax on top of the paint. I wouldn't put an undercoat on myself, the chalk paint is designed to adhere to anything and everything. The most I would consider doing is taking a rough bit of sandpaper to it briefly.

Blue it can go straight on that nasty stuff :) You will need two coats of the old white if you are going to sand it back, unless you want to see the yellow too. The blues are all nice and you can get pretty any shade you want with a bit of mixing.

I use masking tape and tape newspaper over the mirror part, but with the masking tape right at the edge, I know others just hold a piece of paper there while they paint. LOL just seen what Artisan wrote ^^ exactly that :)

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ggirl · 02/09/2013 19:52

chipping , I've ordered the polyvine varnish , will be in tomorrow. I ordered satin clear ...not sure if that's what I need or not .Hope so as i wanted a sheen to the finish.

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ChippingInNeedsSleepAndCoffee · 02/09/2013 20:21

Was it the 'wax finish' varnish in the 'satin finish'?

I've ended up with some short notice contract work today & tomorrow - so I've not got time to go and get any for a few days.

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ggirl · 02/09/2013 21:01

yes the wax finish one in satin finish, it was either that or flat or something

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IDismyname · 03/09/2013 14:23

Thanks, Artisan and Chipping - I'm off this afternoon to local stockist.

I'm trying a lamp base first, made out of plaster and bought for a whole £3 at local house clearance auction.

Going to have a go at recovering the lampshade, too.

Once those are complete, I'm off up into the roof to get the mirror. Its got barley twists... and everything....!! (Its just painted in canary yellow gloss - YUK!)