Features and Benefits of Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan

Many of you have may already know this, but for those just learning about Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan you need to know...

There are five very simple features and benefits of painting with this amazing paint product.

Once you've tried it, you will never want to use another paint ever again!

Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan

Features and Benefits:

1. The BEST paint on the market for furniture

2. No sanding, stripping, or priming needed

3. Quick dry time

4. Extremely low VOCs

5. Great value, save time and money

Chalk Paint® is so easy to use!  Once you do begin using this product you'll kick yourself for not trying it out sooner. It is the easiest way to change or update your furniture.  Whether you have an existing piece of furniture at home, inherited an antique or found a curb-side "I'm Free" item that you've been wanting to paint but have been hesitant...it's time!

No need for priming, sanding or stripping of your existing finish.  Save some time and money and start painting, you'll get the coverage needed.

The drying time of Chalk Paint® is quick.  It's not necessary to have your furniture sitting for a days while the different layers and applications dry.  The fast dry time allows for quick turn-around and you can be done the same day!

This amazing product is water based and eco friendly.  With extremely low VOCs there's virtually no odor. 

Chalk Paint® costs $36.95 per quart. Being able to paint with no extra charges or time on stripping agents, primer or sanding is priceless. The paint covers more and uses less than traditional paints. We have many customers that paint multiple pieces start to finish and back in place in one afternoon.  

The average cost of Chalk Paint® is $10 in product per piece of furniture.  What a great value! Chalk Paint® is extremely versatile and allows you the freedom to be creative and expressive.

Build your Chalk Paint® Toolbox

Chalk Paint® products & supplies are available to purchase from our online store:
SHADES OF AMBER 

and our store in Monument, Colorado
125 Second Street

We're here to help you Build Your Chalk Paint® Toolbox.
If you have any questions don't hesitate to give us a call.
719 265.9921

Chalk Paint - The New Fantastic Four

Coming in September...

Introducing the newest colors to the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint line!

Pure White - You've asked for it! Quite simply a pure clean white.

Coco - A warm greyed brown, the color found on old French woodwork.

French Linen - a cool neutral khaki grey inspired by old pieces of French and Italian furniture. Warmer than Paris Grey.

Barcelona Orange - a vibrant orange, brought back by popular demand.

All four colors are available for pre-order on our website now. Be the first to try the new colors! Click here to reserve your pot of paint! Expected to ship in early September. These colors will sell quickly, so be sure to reserve yours today!

How to mix Chalk Paint to Create New Colors

Remember that Annie's paints do not contain black pigment (with the exception of Graphite). This allows for unlimited possibilities with mixing your own custom colors. Here is an example from Annie herself. This is a progression sheet created using Emperor's Silk and Old White.

You can see that even though there is not a true pink available in the 24 colors in the Chalk Paint line, you can easily create your own, and in varying shades. The top left corner is pure Emperor's Silk. Then, progressively mixed with one part Old White, then two parts, three parts and four parts....you get the idea.

We recommend that you use some sort of measuring device to keep your ratios consistent and of course write them down in order to repeat and recreate the color.

What about you?

What colors have you tried mixing or what colors would you like to see mixed?

Hidden Treasure......Chalk Paint Facelift

Here are the before photos from Craigslist. I wish I would have taken a close up of the top, it was really rough and dry

But I liked the details in the drawer, it just needed a facelift.

My fourteen year old daughter wanted to paint it, so she picked the color.

She finished it in about an hour!

Decided to add just a little bit of detail with a pinstripe

And stippled the drawer

Much better

Voila! Facelift complete

Painted with Old Violet and detail areas with Old Ochre

Chalk Paint Sample Deck

Want to see all the chalk paint colors available?

Introducing.....

Our new Chalk Paint Sample Deck!

All 24 beautiful Chalk Paint colors on wood. Each 1.5" x 6" pice of wood has been hand painted with Chalk Paint, sealed with clear wax and dark wax applied to the opposite side. Now you can get a true representation of all 24 colors on wood and with the waxes.

Here is the link:

Sold exclusively at Shades of Amber

Sneak Peek...

Here is a sneak peek at a nightstand we have been working on. It is absolutely gorgeous! Can't wait to share the full reveal, but for now here is a peek at it...

More details coming soon...

Chalk Paint - How to decide your color

Color combinations can be tricky, they can make or break a piece. So where do you start?

Annie Sloan says "Working with a good palette of colors is important, as is being able to mix them. I use a palette of ready-mixed neutrals with stronger colors, working on the premise that you can lighten strong colors but can't make a light color strong. My already-aged colors, such as Duck Egg Blue, can be lightened with Old White, but for colors like Provence, which is rather clean, it might be better to add Country Grey to dull it and give it a little complexity. Of course, waxes can change the color too, so take this into consideration when you are applying your chosen paint."

Color is everywhere and it is very important. Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint allows you the freedom and flexibility to mix your own colors for the perfect look.

When painting furniture, a good guide to go by is to use a mid-tone for most of the piece and accent or highlight detail areas with either a darker or lighter tone. The beauty of Chalk Paint is that it allows you to change your mind. If you don't like what you see - you can simply paint over it in an afternoon without priming or sanding or any additional prep work!