Antibes Green – Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan

Description

Why Choose Antibes Green Chalk Paint?

• Bright emerald green colour
• Inspired by the neoclassical palette
• Seen on rustic furniture from Ireland and southern France
• Ideal for traditional and antique furniture
• Excellent for French country-style furniture
• Works particularly well on early period pieces
• Can be lightened with Pure
• Can be enhanced with Dark or Black Chalk Paint™ Wax
• Suitable for furniture painting and upcycling
• Can be distressed to create an aged appearance
• Available in 120ml tester pots and 1 litre tins

Antibes Green is a particularly good choice if you’re looking for a bright green furniture paint or emerald green Chalk Paint rather than a muted, sage or dark green.

How to Use Antibes Green Chalk Paint

For best results, apply Annie Sloan Antibes Green Chalk Paint with a Chalk Paint Brush or Flat Brush. Chalk Paint is designed for furniture painting and can be applied to a wide range of surfaces with minimal preparation.

Antibes Green can be used as a single colour to create a bold statement piece or combined with lighter and darker colours to add depth. On traditional furniture, the strong green works particularly well when used to emphasise mouldings, carved details and decorative features.

For a softer version of Antibes Green, try lightening the colour with Pure. This creates a lighter green that can work particularly well on country furniture and larger pieces.

For an aged or antique appearance, allow the paint to dry and then lightly sand selected areas around edges, corners and decorative details. You can then use Chalk Paint Wax to alter the depth and character of the finish.

Annie Sloan specifically recommends Dark Chalk Paint Wax for achieving an antique look on rustic country furniture, particularly when the paint is worn back to reveal areas of natural wood. Black Chalk Paint Wax can also be used to create a more industrial or warehouse-style appearance.

Once the paint has dried, protect your finished furniture with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Wax or Lacquer. Wax is ideal for indoor furniture, while Lacquer provides a more durable protective finish where required.

One litre of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint covers approximately 13 square metres, although actual coverage will vary depending on the surface and application.

Please be aware that colours can appear differently on screen. For the most accurate representation of Antibes Green, we recommend using a hand-painted Annie Sloan colour card or a 120ml tester pot before starting your project.

Colours That Complement Antibes Green

Antibes Green works particularly well with French Linen, Graphite, Antoinette and Aubusson Blue. These are colours Annie Sloan currently features alongside Antibes Green.

French Linen provides a soft neutral contrast, helping to balance the brightness of Antibes Green. Graphite creates a much stronger and more dramatic combination, particularly on traditional or industrial-style furniture.

Antoinette introduces a warm pink contrast, while Aubusson Blue creates a rich combination of strong historic colours.

For a lighter green colour scheme, Antibes Green can also be softened by mixing or layering it with Pure. This can create a gentler finish while retaining the character of the original green.

Amsterdam Green

Duck Egg Blue

Paris Grey

Antoinette

Old Ochre

French Linen

Customer Examples Using Antibes Green Chalk Paint

Ombre Chalk Painted Antibes Green Cabinet

Bedframe painted with Antibes Green

Antibes Green Chalk Painted Furniture

Antibes Green Compared with Other Annie Sloan Green Colours

Antibes Green is the colour to choose when you want a bright, vivid emerald green rather than a muted, earthy or deep green.

Antibes Green is a bright emerald green with strong neoclassical and French country influences.

Capability Green is softer and more natural, inspired by the English landscape and suited to calmer country interiors.

Amsterdam Green is much darker and more dramatic, making it a better choice for deep green statement furniture.

Florence is richer and more blue-green, with a distinctive teal character.

Olive is more muted and earthy, with warm yellow-green undertones.

This makes Antibes Green particularly useful when you want a vibrant green furniture paint that immediately draws attention and works especially well on traditional or decorative furniture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What colour is Annie Sloan Antibes Green?

Antibes Green is a bright emerald green inspired by the neoclassical colour palette. It is also found on rustic country furniture from Ireland and the south of France.

Is Antibes Green a bright green?

Yes. Antibes Green is one of Annie Sloan’s brighter green shades. It has a lively emerald character rather than the muted appearance of shades such as Olive or Capability Green.

Is Antibes Green Chalk Paint good for furniture?

Yes. Antibes Green works particularly well on traditional, antique and rustic furniture, including pieces with mouldings and decorative details.

Can Antibes Green be made lighter?

Yes. Antibes Green can be lightened with Pure to create a softer and lighter version of the colour.

Can Antibes Green Chalk Paint be distressed?

Yes. Once dry, Antibes Green can be lightly sanded to create a distressed or aged appearance. This can be particularly effective around edges and decorative details.

What wax should I use with Antibes Green?

Clear Wax can be used to protect the colour while Dark Chalk Paint Wax can be used to create a more aged and antique appearance. Black Chalk Paint Wax can be used when a darker warehouse-style finish is desired.

Is Antibes Green good for French furniture?

Yes. Antibes Green is inspired in part by rustic country furniture from the south of France, making it particularly suitable for French country-style and traditional furniture.

Is Antibes Green suitable for antique furniture?

Yes. Its historic and neoclassical character makes it particularly effective on traditional and early period furniture, especially when combined with distressing and suitable wax finishes.

How much does 1 litre of Chalk Paint cover?

One litre of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint covers approximately 13 square metres, although actual coverage will depend on the surface and how the paint is applied.

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