Arles – Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan

Description

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Why Choose Arles Chalk Paint?

• Rich, deep yellow colour
• Warm earthy ochre undertones
• Inspired by the town of Arles in southern France
• Ideal for antique and vintage furniture
• Excellent for rustic and country-style furniture
• Works beautifully on traditional furniture
• Can also create a modern statement finish
• Can be distressed for an aged appearance
• Pairs well with blues, greys and warm neutrals
• Available in 120ml tester pots and 1 litre tins

Arles is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a warm ochre yellow furniture paint with more depth and earthiness than a bright yellow.

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How to Use Arles Chalk Paint

For best results, apply Annie Sloan Arles 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 without extensive preparation.

Arles can be used as a single colour to create a rich, warm finish or combined with other Chalk Paint colours to create a more decorative effect. It works particularly well on dressers, cupboards, tables, chairs and sideboards.

For a traditional or antique appearance, allow the paint to dry and then lightly sand selected areas around edges, corners and decorative details. This creates gentle wear and allows the underlying surface to show through.

For a more contemporary appearance, leave the painted surface neat and combine Arles with contrasting colours such as Duck Egg Blue, Paris Grey or Graphite.

Arles can also be layered with other colours to create additional depth and an aged appearance. Applying a darker wax can emphasise mouldings and decorative details, while Clear Wax will protect the surface while keeping the colour closer to its original appearance.

Once the paint has dried, protect your finished furniture with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Wax or Lacquer. Choose the finish according to the appearance and level of protection required for your furniture.

One litre of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint covers approximately 13 square metres. 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 Arles, we recommend using a hand-painted Annie Sloan colour card or a 120ml tester pot before starting your project.

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Colours That Complement Arles

Arles works particularly well with Original, Paris Grey, Duck Egg Blue, Emile and Olive.

Original creates a warm and understated combination with Arles, while Paris Grey provides a sophisticated neutral contrast.

Duck Egg Blue creates a softer vintage-style contrast against the warm yellow, making the two colours particularly effective on traditional furniture.

Some light purple shades can introduce a softer and more colourful contrast, while Olive creates a natural earthy combination that works particularly well on rustic and country-style furniture.

Arles also works beautifully with natural wood and warm neutral shades, helping to create a relaxed and welcoming interior.

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Customer Examples Using Arles Chalk Paint

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Arles Compared with Other Annie Sloan Yellow Colours

Arles is the colour to choose when you want a rich, warm ochre yellow with an earthy and sophisticated character.

Arles is a deep yellow inspired by the natural yellow ochres found around Arles in southern France. Its warm, earthy quality makes it equally suited to rustic and modern furniture.

Tilton is a deeper mustard yellow with a richer and more saturated appearance. It is particularly effective when you want a strong mustard-coloured statement piece.

English Yellow is brighter and more cheerful, making it a better choice for vivid, colourful furniture and 1950s-inspired interiors.

Old Ochre is much softer and more muted, with a faded cream character inspired by antique French furniture.

Versailles is softer and greener, with a delicate yellow-green appearance rather than the earthy ochre of Arles.

Cream is lighter and softer, creating a warm creamy finish rather than a rich yellow statement.

This makes Arles particularly useful when you want a warm ochre furniture paint that brings depth, warmth and a natural earthy character to painted furniture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What colour is Annie Sloan Arles?

Arles is a rich, deep yellow with warm earthy ochre undertones. It was inspired by the natural yellow ochres found around the town of Arles in the south of France.

Is Arles Chalk Paint yellow or ochre?

Arles is a deep yellow with a strong earthy ochre character. It is warmer and more muted than a bright yellow and has a natural, sophisticated appearance.

Is Arles Chalk Paint good for furniture?

Yes. Arles is ideal for painting furniture including cupboards, dressers, tables, chairs and sideboards. Its rich yellow colour works particularly well on traditional and statement pieces.

Is Arles good for antique furniture?

Yes. Arles can be distressed and waxed to create an aged appearance, making it an excellent choice for antique and vintage furniture.

Is Arles good for rustic furniture?

Yes. Its earthy ochre character works particularly well on rustic, country and farmhouse-style furniture, especially when combined with natural wood and other warm colours.

What colours go with Annie Sloan Arles?

Arles works particularly well with Original, Paris Grey, Duck Egg Blue and Olive. These colours can be used to create anything from soft and traditional to colourful and contrasting furniture schemes.

Is Arles darker than English Yellow?

Yes. Arles has a deeper and more earthy appearance than English Yellow. English Yellow is brighter and more vivid, while Arles has warmer ochre undertones.

Is Arles similar to mustard yellow?

Arles has some of the warmth associated with mustard yellow, but its earthy ochre character gives it a more natural and traditional appearance.

Can Arles Chalk Paint be distressed?

Yes. Once dry, Arles can be lightly sanded around edges, corners and decorative details to create a distressed or aged appearance.

Does Arles work with blue?

Yes. Duck Egg Blue creates a particularly attractive vintage-style contrast with Arles, while deeper blue shades can create a stronger and more dramatic combination.

Does Arles work with grey?

Yes. Paris Grey creates a sophisticated combination with Arles and helps balance the warmth of the yellow ochre.

How much does 1 litre of Arles 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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