Old White – Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan

Description

Old White Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan is a soft off white shade that works on any piece of furniture. I think this works particularly well on top of darker shades and worn through. It is chalk and Gesso, with no pink or yellow so can also be used lighten colours of other Chalk Paint my mixing together. You can use Old White as a top coat over the top of Paris Grey for the ideal ‘French look’ or this shade can also be used to make a white wash effect in the grain of the wood.

 

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How to use Old White Chalk Paint

• For best results apply the paint with either a chalk paint brush or flat brush.
• Once you have finished painting, we always recommend using either an Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Wax or chalk paint Lacquer to seal and finish. Apply with a wax brush or soft cloth.
• You can use a Sanding pad to smooth the paint or create an aged effect.
• Please be aware that the colour shades may look different on your computer screen to real life. For a true representative we strongly advise to use the hand painted colour card.
• We offer all paints in either a 120 ml tester pot or 1 litre tins.
• A one litre tin will cover approximately 13 square metres.
• For hints and tips please see our article on ‘how to chalk paint furniture’

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Questions and Answers

What is the colour difference between white paint and old white chalk paint?

The colour old white has a very slight tint of grey so adding to a more aged feel. It is often used on antique furniture as it gives the effect of an aged piece of original painted furniture.

How can you age Old White Chalk Paint?

The easiest way to add an aged effect to furniture using old white chalk paint is to use a dark wax on top. This will highlight the texture of the paint and also darken the colour slightly. To do this you get best results using a wax brush as you can push the dark wax into the brush strokes, so is more effective.

What is the best way to distress chalk paint in old white?

To distress you can do this in several different ways and we have done an interesting article here. The easiest way to distress this colour is to sand the final coat of paint back to the bare wood or a use a darker colour under the white and sand through. Always finish using a wax finish. The darker wax will add more of an aged effect and this goes well with a distressed look.

Can you chalk paint kitchen cabinets with this colour?

Yes, as long as you use an appropriate finishing coat. With anything in the kitchen, it is best to use a lacquer as this will create a water-resistant finish.

What is the difference between Annie Sloan Pure, Original or Old white?

The colour Original is a slightly yellowed, warm feel whereas the Old white is offers a greyed, colder feel. Pure is the whitest of the whites. It offers a fresh, modern feel but requires many more coats to mask the wood beneath.

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Recommended colours to use with this shade. 

Duck Egg Blue

Aubusson Blue

Old Violet

Scandinavian Pink