Old Ochre – Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan

Description

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Why Choose Old Ochre Chalk Paint?

• Faded, slightly darkened cream colour
• Inspired by antique French painted furniture
• Warm and aged appearance
• Ideal for antique and vintage furniture
• Excellent for rustic and country-style furniture
• Creates a traditional, timeworn appearance
• Works beautifully with dark waxes
• Can also be finished with clear wax for a cleaner look
• Suitable for furniture painting and upcycling
• Available in 120ml tester pots and 1 litre tins

Old Ochre is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a traditional cream furniture paint with an aged appearance rather than a bright white or contemporary cream.

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How to Use Old Ochre Chalk Paint

For best results, apply Annie Sloan Old Ochre 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.

Old Ochre can be used as a single colour to create a traditional painted finish or combined with other colours to create a more decorative appearance. It works particularly well on cupboards, dressers, tables, chairs, sideboards and antique furniture.

For a naturally aged finish, 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.

Old Ochre is particularly effective when combined with a darker wax. Apply the wax over the painted surface and work it into mouldings, carved details and recessed areas to create additional depth and emphasise the aged character of the furniture.

For a cleaner and lighter finish, use Clear Wax instead. This protects the painted surface while allowing the soft, faded colour of Old Ochre to remain more visible.

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 Old Ochre, 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 Old Ochre

Old Ochre works particularly well with Versailles, Olive, Paris Grey, French Linen, Graphite and Burgundy.

Versailles creates a soft combination of warm, muted tones, while Olive provides a deeper earthy contrast that works particularly well on traditional and country furniture.

Paris Grey and French Linen create sophisticated neutral combinations that are particularly suited to French-style furniture.

Graphite provides a strong dark contrast and can be used to emphasise details, while Burgundy introduces a rich warm accent for a more dramatic traditional colour scheme.

Old Ochre also works beautifully alongside natural wood and other warm neutral colours, making it particularly versatile for rustic and vintage interiors.

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Customer Examples Using Old Ochre Chalk Paint

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Old Ochre Compared with Other Annie Sloan Neutral Colours

Old Ochre is the colour to choose when you want a faded, aged cream with a traditional and rustic character.

Old Ochre is a slightly darkened cream inspired by old antique painted French furniture. Its aged appearance makes it particularly effective on vintage and traditional furniture.

Cream is a warmer and more creamy yellow, with a softer appearance that works well when you want a traditional cream without as much of the aged ochre character.

Original is lighter and more neutral, resembling the soft warm white of old painted furniture.

Old White is a lighter, softer off-white that creates a brighter overall finish.

French Linen is a muted taupe-grey and provides a more neutral alternative to Old Ochre.

Versailles has a noticeable yellow-green element, making it a better choice if you want more colour while retaining a soft traditional appearance.

This makes Old Ochre particularly useful when you want an aged cream furniture paint that creates the appearance of traditional French, vintage or rustic painted furniture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What colour is Annie Sloan Old Ochre?

Old Ochre is a faded, slightly darkened cream inspired by the colours found on old antique painted French furniture. It has a warm, aged and understated appearance.

Is Old Ochre cream or yellow?

Old Ochre is best described as a faded cream with subtle warm yellow undertones. Its slightly darkened appearance gives it a more aged character than a modern cream paint.

Is Old Ochre Chalk Paint good for antique furniture?

Yes. Old Ochre is particularly well suited to antique and vintage furniture because its faded cream colour complements the aged character of older pieces.

Is Old Ochre good for French furniture?

Yes. Old Ochre was inspired by antique painted French furniture and works particularly well on French-style cupboards, dressers, tables and other traditional pieces.

What colours go with Annie Sloan Old Ochre?

Old Ochre works particularly well with Versailles, Olive, Paris Grey, French Linen, Graphite and Burgundy.

Is Old Ochre a light colour?

Old Ochre is a relatively soft and muted colour, but its slightly darkened cream character makes it deeper and more aged-looking than a bright white or pale cream.

Can Old Ochre Chalk Paint be distressed?

Yes. Old Ochre is particularly effective when distressed. Lightly sanding edges and corners after the paint has dried can create a naturally aged appearance.

Does dark wax work with Old Ochre?

Yes. Dark wax can add depth to Old Ochre and emphasise mouldings, carved details and recessed areas, helping to create a rustic and aged furniture finish.

Can I use clear wax with Old Ochre?

Yes. Clear Wax protects the painted surface while maintaining the soft, faded appearance of Old Ochre.

Is Old Ochre good for rustic furniture?

Yes. Its aged cream colour works particularly well on rustic, country and vintage furniture, especially when combined with distressing and wax.

How much does 1 litre of Old Ochre 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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