Recently, I posted my experience with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint & the comments on our Facebook Page went wild. Some love it, some love the paint and not the wax, and some have never tried it.
I like a lot of the colors of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, but I prefer the durability of using latex paint, so I spent a few hours with a ton of paint chips and found an almost exact match for each of ASCP’s shades. I prefer Behr Paint {found at the Home Depot}, and Sherwin Williams Paint because they are high quality, easy to use, and are very durable. If you have more kids than adults in your home like we do, then you’ll appreciate the durability of latex paint on your furniture & walls.
ASCP= Annie Sloan Chalk Paint SW= Sherwin Williams
If you love…. You’ll love….
- ASCP Old White SW Antique White 6119 or Behr Polished Pearl UL160-10
- ASCP Old Ochre SW Kilim Beige 6106 or Behr Pecan Sandie 700C-3
- ASCP Paloma SW Imagine 6009 or Veiled Violet SW6268
- ASCPCountry Grey SW Relaxed Khaki 6149 or Behr Baja UL160-17
- ASCP Paris Grey SW Essential Gray 6002 or Behr Sparrow 780F
- ASCP Cream SW Ivoire 6127 or Behr Hummus UL-180-17
- ASCP Versailles SW Wheat Grass 6408 or Behr Outback 390F-4
- ASCP Arles SW Viva Gold 6367 or Behr Arizona 290D-4
- ASCP Louis Blue SW Respite 6514 or Behr Sonata 530E-3
- ASCP Duck Egg Blue SW Halcyon Green 6213 or Behr Gray Morning 490F-4
- ASCP Emporer’s Silk SW Positive Red 6871 or Behr Indiscreet UL110-6
- ASCP Henrietta Behr 690F-4 Midsummer Dream
- ASCP Scandinavian Pink SW Henna Shade 6326 or Behr Terra Cotta Urn UL 120-17
- ASCP Provence SW Drizzle 6479 or Behr Gulf Winds 500F-5
- ASCP Antibes Green SW Jolly Green 6931 or Behr Caterpillar 430B-6
- ASCP Primer Red Behr Burnished Mahogany 160F-7
- ASCP Emile SW Soulmate 6270
- ASCP Chateau Grey SW Connected Gray 6165 or Behr Wilderness 390F-7
- ASCP Greek Blue {I did not find a match for this shade}
- ASCP Napoleonic Blue SW Indigo 6531 or Behr English Channel UL 230-2
- ASCP Graphite SW Tricorn Black 6258 or Behr Stealth Jet 780F-7
- ASCPOlive SW Cocoon 6173 or Behr Crocodile 380F-7
- ASCP Old Violet SW Soulful Blue 6543 or Behr Magic Spell 590F-5
- ASCP Aubusson Blue SW Temple Star 6229 or Behr Cathedral 520F-6
- ASCP Pure White Behr Powdered Snow WD-700
- ASCP French Linen Behr Ashwood 720D-4 or SW Intellictual Gray 7045
- ASCP Coco Behr Ethiopia UL 160-20 or SW Virtual Taupe 7039
- ASCP Barcelona Orange Behr Carrot Stick 204B-7
Sherwin Williams offers all of their colors in a sample size that is 31 oz for under $7 each. A 32 oz quart of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint costs $36-38 each. For the same cost as one Annie Sloan quart, you can have 5-6 of the colors from Sherwin Williams.
Behr quart $19, ASCP Quart $38.95, SW Tester Quart $5
Annie Sloan’s Dark wax is almost the same shade as Ralph Lauren Tobacco Glaze, and Annie Sloan’s Clear Soft Wax is similar to Fiddes Wax or Minwax Paste Finishing Wax.
I’ve read that magnesium sulfate or calcium carbonate can be added to flat latex paint to create chalk paint that does not require prep {sanding before painting} and looks like Annie Sloan Chalk Paint on furniture. I haven’t tried these yet, but I’ll post as soon as I do. With a little bit of elbow grease and a $30 mouse sander you can prep a piece for latex paint in about 15 minutes and skip the DIY Chemistry. Sherwin Williams sample pots go on in a matte finish and look gorgeous with the Ralph Lauren Antique Glazes applied over the paint, or simply clear coated with Poly or Wax. The tester size at Sherwin Williams must be clear coated or glazed to be durable. My favorite protective products are Minwax Wipe on Poly and Minwax Paste Finishing Wax.
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This is a great post! Thank you for sharing it and doing this comparison. I can’t justify spending that much money on paint. I will stick to the good old fashion way of painting a piece of furniture.
Vanessa
Thank you, thank you, thank you for taking the time to match up these colors!!! It is something I have been wanting to do but have not had the time. I have been mixing my own chalk paint and find it is a lot of fun to work with but I do not want to pay $40 for a quart of paint.
On another note, I am working on a desk and at your suggestion, tried the glaze and will use the wipe on poly after it cures a bit. The glaze was so much fun to work with and I am sold! Thank you for offering your tips. Your e-book is great too.
Thank you so much for going to all the trouble of color matching. I didn’t know how I was to going to afford getting back into the furniture make over I’ve missed doing after spending ten years on the road weekly. I put this in my smart phone so I can have it handy.
Thanks again!
Thank you sooooo much for all the leg work on this!! I have enjoyed following and learning from you and all the uber creative ladies in blog world!! Whoo hoo! I have also ordered your ebook a couple of months ago…again thanks for sharing your stories with us!!
As a beginner I REALLY appreciate this info! This is great. Thanks
On the SW samples, ask your dealer about durability. I was told they were for color sampling only, and did not have the same binders, etc. as their regular paints.
Oh… thank you so much for doing this. I had already matched up one ASCP to my fav (Pittsburg, Manor Hall) I also am still a Latex user due to durability!
Thank you for taking the time to post similar colors for us!! I have used Annie Sloan’s chalk paint and have had various results. And I do have little ones so I have noticed on my kitchen dining chairs that their food fingerprints don’t come off very easily (and i used plenty of wax so that’s not the problem). I know people rave about the durability but so far I’d say it’s okay…not the greatest. I do love the colors but I’m willing to try out Behr or Sherwin Williams especially for cost savings because I spent wayyy too much money on the chalk paint. Thanks again
Thanks for posting this info!
I just got your first ebook and love it! But I was wondering what colors you like for metallics since Home Depot doesn’t even sell the RL metallics anymore. Thanks for this great chart! Love it.
New to Altar’d. Good information . Thanks
Thanks so much for the color chart! I purchased your e-book a few weeks ago, and headed to Home Depot for supplies. Unfortunately, they said that the Ralph Lauren glaze (as well as other RL products) were discontinued some time ago, and I have been unable to locate the RL glaze anywhere. Do you have a suggestion for a comparable substitute?
I found this on Pinterest and I am very happy I did. Thanks for all of your time and effort! I am your newest follower.
I did the exact same thing about 2 months ago with color matching. I was so proud of myself but find as an artist, we tend to do those kind of things. Your org. post was such a great post. I had commented how I had luck making my own chalk paint using a multitude of different items. It’s not a science, it’s art : )
Keep up the great work ~
Deanna
BTW, the closest color I could find to Greek Blue was Skycap SW1510. Not exact but similar : )
Just getting started and so happy to have seen this great bit of information. So if it is not to lazy of me have you had a chance to compare the Coco color and the new French Linen?
Thank you!!
great post, thanks for taking the time to do this!
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this! I love some of the chalk paint colors but can not justify the price. You just made my choices on a couple of pieces I need to paint MUCH easier!
Thank you for taking the time to post this. I am also curious about a match for Coco. To answer someone’s question, I have seen metallic glazes at Lowes in the Valspar brand and I believe Sherwin Williams also has glazes.
Ralph Lauren Glazes have to be ordered and shipped now (we have 2 local stores in Houston that carry & ship them) Southwest Paint Supply and Texas Paint Supply. I LOVE Ralph Lauren glazes, and honestly don’t think there is a comparable product out there. I’ve recently been using Martha Stewart’s metallic glazes from the Home Depot and LOVE the black coffee. I’m working on those matches for the new colors. :0)
Mandie, I just want to let you know how impressed I am that you took the time to do all the legwork so we could benefit from it. I cannot afford to spend $38 on a quart of paint, no matter how long it lasts. I’m on a real budget. I saw some of the comments and people got pretty fired up with their opinions!! I just want to add a ‘thank you’, and let you know I appreciate what you are doing for us all.
Thank you Lisa. :0) I’ve gotten so much hate mail from this post, that I truly appreciate your comment.
Mandie, thank you for this wonderful post! I see pros and cons with both types of paint. I for one will NEVER shell out $39 or so for a quart of paint, no matter the reviews/cons. I paint for pleasure, not business. This post didn’t deter me from purchasing Annie’s paint as I would not have purchased it anyway. I’m sorry that some out there are so negative and awful to take time to send you hate mail! Clearly your opinion is a threat to them, and that’s THEIR problem. As another reader wrote, we’re all entitled to our own opinion, even kindergarteners know that
Thank you!
Make your own chalk paint from latex paint… just add plaster of paris.
I’ve read this recently, and hopefully I’ll get to try it out in my house soon! Thanks!
What is the “recipe” for making chalk paint from latex paint and plaster of paris??? Sounds interesting. Thanks for all the info…
FYI for your readers. I have been painting furniture for over 10 years- mostly decorative. I use latex paint-and LOVE it (found it funny that you prefer Behr over Valspar at Lowes though- I have had many quality issues with Behr…but on we go.) Again- I love Latex paint…..but I also use and love Annie Sloan Chalk Paint- I even sell it at my store because I believe in the product that much and am impressed with all of the different ways it can be applied or used. Try making a “lime wash” out of latex. Anyway- not all of my projects would I use ASCP for….I choose the type of paint I use based on the end vision I have for the piece and desired finish I am going for. I have yet to find latex paint be velvety smooth. I would like clarify a few points you made above – but for now I will focus on only one (I will write you again later since I have a mural job to quote at a customer site) First – your comment about comparing or even recommending Sherwin Williams Sample Quarts….known as “Color To Go” specifically . You should really inform all of your readers that this quart size paint IS NOT INTENDED for actual “wear and tear” use!! If you read the ingredients of the “Color To Go” can- you will notice something important. It is seriously lacking the ingredients that make paint durable for a long lasting quality finish. Going back to my chemistry days as a mechanical engineer….Titanium Dioxide which gives paint it’s durability quality is the second ingredient on the Sherwin Williams gallon size paint but yet- this is one of the last ingredients in the “Color To Go” size. Also…..the acrylic polymer – which again is VERY IMPORTANT for durability is MISSING TOTALLY from the “Colors To Go” sample size. If you ask a rep at a Sherwin Williams store (and my cousin is a store manager of one- so support her and shop Sherwin Williams) about using the paint to actually finish a wall or a piece of furniture- they are going to recommend you do some type of top coat for protection. (add that cost and time into your budget and primer since many people are not going to play paint lab in their home mixing outside ingredients to try to achieve something that already exists and has been used for over 2 decades) Sherwin Williams “Colors To Go” Quart sizes are meant to get a sample of the color only on the wall- not to actually use to paint a whole wall or piece of furniture. You may think you are saving money upfront but be prepared to pay more and invest more elbow grease in the long run- and think twice before you paint that favorite family heirloom piece! Not all short cuts or quick fixes are worthwhile and you get what you pay for. Hope your readers find this helpful. Will write more later about some other points- but for now please wish me luck on my mural quote! The Purple Painted Lady located in Upstate NY
Hi there fellow painters, since the beginning of time humans have been painting things as art to adorn the walls, to protect their structures from the elements and to decorate the interiors of their homes from floors and walls to furniture. So with that being said, there have been many types of paint used over the centuries. I started painting things since I was about 12 years old. I am now 57. Here is my take on the latest paint debate. Annie Sloan Chalk Paint has a 20 year track record of painting furniture, walls and floors. There is and always will be people that will try to imitate a product that is fabulous for less money. You know, fake Coach bags, knock off Tommy Bahama. They look pretty good at first and then you run them through the wash and it never looks the same. I have used Behr paint, in fact I sold it when I worked at Home Depot. It is great paint and I even tried to use the flat paint with primer on a table for a customer. Here is the big difference. The Behr paint took a lot longer to dry. If you had to sand it for a shabby technique it takes careful pressure on the sand paper to not remove it in strips. Also, if you stop in the middle of the project you can’t pick up where you left off without it showing. You can make it look good and you have more color options but it isn’t as easy to work with as Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. As for price, yes $38 per quart seems expensive. A quart of Behr will maybe cover 90 sq ft compare to Annie’s paint at 150 sq ft. I use ASCP on furniture, and I use Behr on my walls. Just like in fashion, if you want the quality you shop at Nordstrom, if you want the “look” go to Penneys.
Hello Purple Painted Lady,
First, I’d like to say that I do not use the SW Color to Go on client pieces, but many of our readers are moms who are on tight budgets and cannot afford to spend what we spend on paint, and that is why I recommended that option for them. That being said, I use Color to Go (SW Tester paint) on my own personal furniture in my home (with 3 kids & 2 dogs), but I would NEVER use any paint without a top coat. (Even ASCP requires expensive wax) I use (and listed in the post) that a top coat is required and that 2 options were Polyurethane (for dark colors) or wax (for any color). I personally use Ralph Lauren glaze on every piece I paint with the exception of black furniture. After many discussions with paint professionals, and my Sherwin Williams reps, I’ve been assured that the color to go paint is durable with a top coat like Ralph Lauren glaze or polyurethane or wax. There are many options in furniture refinishing- and many price points. There are ways to make the SW tester paints a durable (and cheap!) option. Thank you so much for the info & best of luck on your murals!
The other comparable issue that the blogger fails to mention is that Annie Sloan Chalk Paint retailers do carry and sell sample size pots. And there are no important ingredients missing–it is THE paint, in all it’s formulation and highly pigmented form. This is how I got started using ASCP–sample pots. I painted my kitchen cabinets 3 with small sample pots–that’s how well is covers. No mess, no drips, no odor and it dried in a snap. The other issue the blogger fails to mention is that the Chalk Paint brand paints are not formulated with any black the way latex paint is so the colors stay true and readily mix well each other so you can create your own custom colors. And unlike the big box stores, ASCP retailers are trained in painting and waxing techniques so they can easily help customers every step of the way. Ever met a paint guy at Home Depot who makes house calls? After years of using every brand, finish and fad under the sun, I’ll take ASCP any day. No more prep work–no sanding, no priming, no days spent waiting for the first coat to dry. Just clean, simple, odor-free paint that provides deep coverage and true color. And, yeah, the sample sizes do the job, too. Just sayin’…
Hi Lauren,
I am so glad you are a happy ASCP user. I have many great friends who use and love ASCP. I was not aware that sample pots are available- I purchased 10 quarts at almost $40 each, so that would have been great info to have! I really honestly did contact my stockists for help, and was repeatedly told it was my error and not the paint or wax. (But, the pieces looked great when they were finished, they just didn’t last over time) I guess I’ll have to stick to latex, but I’m so glad you’ve had a great experience with ASCP. Thanks!
I hope you will give me the opportunity here to explain my paint a little.
I am very flattered indeed that you have taken so much time and trouble to find colours similar to my colours!
The paint is MUCH more than colours, although the way the colour is made up is also important. It is the way the colour is made up so that when white is added the colour will be pleasant.
The paint also is quite a different makeup to the usual latex paints and will do a lot more than other paints by way of texturing and washes – have a look at my book of 50 before and after pics, Quick & Easy Paint Transformations – get it at your library maybe.
The joy of no priming and no sanding of course makes my paint pretty fine too cutting down on time and money there!
The paint is very hard wearing indeed and I would say longer lasting by far than the usual paints – I have been working with my paints for 20 years and have pieces that old that look as if they were done yesterday after being bashed by 3 sons and numerous moves!
Wax is easy to apply – a thin layer should be allowed to absorb into the paint. There is lots of stuff with clear wax, dark wax and textures and well lots of deliciousness!!
Hi Annie,
I appreciate your comment here. I purchased and used your paints and waxes for 9 months before I wrote this post. (10-12 quarts, plus waxes) The reason I have stopped using your paint was not because of the price (although for many of my readers that is an issue). My reason for no longer using your chalk paint is that I have a set of 4 dining chairs that I painted with duck egg, that have not held up over time. I used 2 coats of duck egg paint per chair, and applied 2 coats of clear wax. They looked stunning at first. I’ve used these chairs in my dining room for 11 months, and now they look horrible. My chairs are covered in oily prints- this oil/grease has penetrated through the wax and is permanently in the paint. I will either have to repaint the chairs with a new coat of your paint, or sand off the finish and start over with latex. I have 2 chairs at the ends of the same table painted in latex, and sealed with clear wax, and they do not have these oil/grease stains. Before I paint client pieces with any new product, I always try it in my own home first. I painted 9 pieces for my own home, and all of them looked gorgeous at first, but over time had the same greasy stains- unless I used Ralph Lauren glaze over the top of the ASCP, and then they were durable. I’ve spoken with 4 stockists in 3 states and honestly tried to figure out what went wrong. Each time, I was told it was my error in applying the wax. I’m willing to accept that I somehow did not wax correctly, but after spending as much money as I did for the paint and wax, I now have to start over with these chairs. I have painted thousands of pieces of furniture over the past few years, and I’ve never had an issue with durability from latex. I do love your color palette, but I have to provide my clients a finish I know will last, and I trust the durability of latex because for me it has been proven by the ultimate test- children & pets. I do love the look of your finishes, I am just concerned with the durability issues I’ve experienced in my own home. Many stockists have written to defend your paint, but none have been able to answer my question about why these oil stains soak through the wax and into the paint, and how to stop this from happening. I have asked many, and honestly would love to know why these grease/oil stains soaked through. Please understand that my issue is durability of the product, I cannot use or recommend something that has not worked in my own home. I have nothing against you personally. For as many pieces as I paint, the idea of painting without prepping or sanding was VERY appealing to me, it just didn’t work as I had hoped.
Hi Mandie,
I did the same thing in painting my kitchen table and chairs last november and now they have grease spots all over. Thank you for being honest, we need more people looking out. Also thank you for the color matches I’m going to try them out, Annie’s paint are a bit expensive.
Candy, Thank you for your comment. I knew I couldn’t be the only one with this problem. I’ll get some good pictures of these chairs before I sell them for next to nothing at my garage sale- it’s really sad because they were beautiful chairs, but the thought of sanding off all of that chalk paint to repaint them is more than I can do with my crazy schedule right now. I haven’t mixed my own chalk paint yet, I really just prefer the latex and with the color matches I can get the look without worrying about the oil absorbtion. Thanks again for your support!
Annie how do you compare your product to CeCe Caldwell?
I am interested in knowing this, as well. Thanks.
Tricia, you are correct. You will spend more money, time and face frustration when refinishing. Chalk Paint is not the cheapest but there are thousands of happy finishers and customers with it. I understand saving money, we all want the most for the least, but there seem to be a bashing of Chalk Paint and it seems that it’s the one to beat and discredit and then blend to copy their colors which is very time consuming. I wonder why? The product applies easily and just like any product curing time is important on any surface layer tht is applied, it make look dry but its not cured.
I honestly do not ever intend to “bash” anyone or anything, so hopefully you aren’t referring to me. I wrote about my personal experience with ASCP, the pros and the cons. I never bashed the person or the paint. I’ve been called names, cussed out, threatened, and “bashed” for simply giving my personal experience with a product. I have issues with durability, I have pieces that need to go into the trash now or be refinished. It was not time consuming to match the colors to latex, because I have clients who do love Annie’s color palette. However, I cannot use a product that has not lasted over time in my own home on my client pieces. It’s not personal at all, I just happen to prefer latex.
This is extremely odd as I have been using the paint for OVER 20 YEARS with examples in my house that have stood the test of time very well indeed- in fact they look the same as when I first did them.
I have also been selling the paint for the same time in the UK and people keep coming back!
So I wonder what went wrong with your chairs? Perhaps you can explain to me and I’ll try to work it out. I’d love to help!
I could send you pictures of the chairs if you’d like. My color chart has the same greasy spots as well. I would love an answer to what went wrong. Thank you!
I am not a finisher and dont like to paint but I see furniture being refinished on the daily basis, All I hear is the amazement of people after a class and they keep coming back for more product. Whatever they have in this product is addictive. A finisher here in Houston has transformed so many pieces in her studio, You may want to contact her as she has a special touch using this product and I know first hand that she has mastered it.
Thank you Keep it Real, but I’m happy with the products I am currently using and the results I’m getting from them. I find it ironic that you come here to promote ASCP, but you post anonymously….
We also sell the Annie Sloan products in our store….I use them because they are handy for me to pull off the shelf. The person who sells the product in my store is a mini stockist….I have spoke with the stockist a couple of times and told her I thought the product was OK, but there are other products I like as well …she always argues with me about the product…and my lack of a chemistry degree….YOU WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THEY INVENTED WATER ITSELF. My god its paint, there is always something else that will give you the same end result or close . All that matters is that you are happy with your final result! Also i sell a wax from england on ebay that gives the same end result as Annie Sloan wax. I mean honestly do you think she mixes batches of this stuff up in her basement? Someone else makes it just like in the United States …same stuff different label. A.
Hi Andrew,
I would love to know what wax you sell on eBay. I’ve been meaning to order some Fidde’s wax because I’ve heard it’s wonderful- is that the brand you sell? I do not have a chemistry degree either, but I’ve painted thousands of pieces of furniture and I agree that there is always another product that will give you the same end result or close. Thanks!
As one just getting started in all the fun of refinishing furniture I so appreciate this post! Living in the SF bay area we have been hit hard by the economy and funds are tight. I have collected many great pieces that I have been waiting to paint with ASCP to sell. It is expensive. I finally purchased my first two quarts and some wax. I was excitied that no sanding was needed but after doing two pieces from start to finish with ASCP I can honestly say that my very first piece I did with an off brand paint designed for wood furniture came out just as nice with a fraction of the cost! I need to factor my overhead in to what I sell and I now know I do not NEED ASCP like I once believed.
Thanks for you work in color matching…I would rather sand a bit and pass the cost savings on to my customers.
I’m on the hunt for Fiddes wax as I’ve read great reviews for a clear wax that can cut some costs. I had great results with ASCP dark wax and will continue with that.
I’m sorry you have had negative responses for expressing your opinion…We ALL have an opinion and we do NOT have to agree.
Thank you Kristie! I’ve seen Fidde’s wax on Amazon, you might check there. I have a love affair with Ralph Lauren antique glazes (Tobacco and Tea Stain) that I use instead of dark wax, but use what you love! :0) I agree with sanding a bit and saving $$. Thanks again!
Thank You so much for this post! I am new to Altered and painting furniture. I did my first piece and I am hooked! I am a mom and on a REAL budget, I love the look of ASCP but how can I explain to my family that we don’t have enough food this week because I bought paint!? Come on seriously, if something else works just as well and will still allow me to get crafty and feed the family then I am all for it! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, for taking the time to think of us lil ole moms! This momma and her family thank you from the bottom of our full tummies and hearts!
Thank you so much Gracie. We are a family of 5 on a real budget too, and that is why I decided to color match these paints. I am so grateful for your kind words. :0)
Hi Mandie,
Thank you so much for this information. I actually just purchased my first quart of ASCP and the waxes. I’m new to painting furniture and have been extremely happy with the Behr Ultra Paints and Primer thus far, but the rage seems to be the ASCP, so I splurged and bought some to try it out.
I am like many others these days, $38.95 is a lot of money to spend on a quart of paint and even the sample sizes of ASCP are $11.95 verses Behr Ultra sample for $2.94. I am a believer in the concept of “you get what you pay for”, but with that said, it’s hard to justify the expense in this economy.
I did test out the ASCP on a small piece, it goes on great, dries fast and has great coverage. I have painted several pieces with Behr Ultra, it goes on great, dries fast and has great coverage. I use a matte finish, only prep enough to get any grime, dirt and dust off, I sometimes use a poly top coat and other times use Miniwax Finishing Paste. I want to try the glaze on my next piece!
Because I’ve just started painting furniture in the past few months, I can’t comment on the durability of either paints. But I thank you for taking the time to post this information, it’s extremely helpful for those of us on a tight budget! I plan on continuing with Behr Ultra and may splurge once in awhile on a quart of ASCP for smaller accent pieces and accessories.
If you don’t mind, I plan on linking your post on my new blog. Thanks again, Julieb
I don’t mind if you link to it at all, Thanks for your comment! I agree with everything you’ve said :0)
Thank you so much for this very informative post.
I am also concern about ASCP as you can not get information about all the ingredients as Annie will not inform people about that. In these days and time I will not buy paint for my home with out knowing exactly what stuff is in it,
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First, I must thank you for the post. Not only am I new to painting furniture, I am disabled and on a rediculous budget (as are many people these days). I have looked at Annie Sloan as well as CeCe Caldwell paints and keep putting it off. I can paint a room (which I have to do) for the cost of painting a piece of furniture that I have or found by the dumpster! I can’t justify the cost. I am not selling the furniture, I am just trying to redecorate my home. It is just a matter of dollars and cents and some common sense and convenience for me. If I decide to do it today, I can go to SW, Home Depot or Lowes and get what I need and go to it.
I hope you don’t mind but I’d like to share this on my blog about a table I will mostly (now) do later this week; I will link back to you.
The other thing is, the comments were great! Some additional information was extremely helpful… although I must tell you that I thought I might have been easedropping on a Summit for World Peace!!
You can buy Fiddes wax on Amazon and Ebay both!! Ebay seems to have the best prices with no shipping promotions, too!! I have a question about the Ralph Lauren glazes. Are they used as a finishing coat, like poly or wax, or only to age the piece?? I have a local Benjamin Moore Paint store that sells RL paints and glazes. Thanks for any info!! I copied the paint exchanges for AS Paint!! I have used AS a few times and like it for some things, but not for pieces that have heavy use, much like your kitchen chairs. I normally use AS paint for frames, small bookcases, small cupboards or decorative wall pieces. I would use it for large pieces that don’t get a lot of use. I have had no problems with AS yet. But I like to try different kinds of paint, and also have a recipe for making my own chalk paint. Here it is—
Use 2 ounces of Calcium Carbonate to one sample size paint jar, which is 8 ounces. Mix 1/2 ounce of hot water in with the Calcium Carbonate first and stirred until it was completely dissolved and paste like (about 1 minute). Then add sample size paint and blend by hand for a few minutes..super easy.
I ordered the calcium carbonate from amazon.com. It is very hard to find at health food stores and drug stores. They only stock calcium carbonate in pill form. Hope this will help someone else!!
Just discovered your blog, Mandie. Thank-you for sharing. I have hesitated to take the plunge with Annie Sloan paints d/t the expense.
I did appreciate your post and referenced on my blog @
http://thejourneysend-journeysend.blogspot.com/2012/04/painting-furniture.html
I also got both your ebooks. Thank you for all your work and inspiration.
~pat
Wow – I just stumbled upon this post on pinterest and what a great discussion as well as lots of information here! I have tried ASCP and like it – but, it seems to work better for me on small projects. (I tried painting a DR table for my son’s new house in Graphite and it was okay until I tried the dark wax.) It’s a nice paint with lovely colors but the price is a little tough for most to justify. I actually tested 4 options – using calcium carbonate, plaster of paris, unsanded grout (like for chalkboards) and baking soda (that a friend tried) using my favorite Benjamin Moore paint in Wyeth Blue The smoothest finishes were in the order I have listed. The Calcium Carbonate was the best followed by Plaster of Paris. By no means am I implying these replace ASCP – just saying they are an alternative for many of us that can’t afford it. Quite frankly, I love a good paint and think it is fun to experiment! My mother always loved milk paint and I want to try that next