I’ve received a lot of questions about the chalk paint colors I used on my corner cabinets, buffet and desk, so I thought I would share (plus I’m stalling a bit until I get my tutorials done!)
The corner cabinets are two coats of Louis Blue with an Old White interior and highlights. I distressed the edges with sand paper and applied a clear wax, immediately followed by a dark brown wax. I am going to warn you. When you first apply Louis Blue, it looks bright. It calms down when it dries , even more when it’s distressed and waxed and even more when the dark brown wax is applied.
The desk was dry brushed in a mixture of Paris Grey, Louis Blue and Old White with Old White highlights. It was then distressed and followed by a clear wax, then dark wax.
I painted the buffet in one coat of Louis Blue and then applied Old White to the body of the piece, leaving the drawers and inset areas blue. The piece was distressed with sand paper and then waxed with one coat of clear wax. I applied a very small amount of dark wax to highlight a few cracks and imperfections.
More to come on chalk paint and waxes.
And the winner of the $100 credit with Gift Card Rescue is….
Congratulations, Kim, and thanks to everyone who participated!
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Amazing blues…wonderful painted pieces! 🙂
Thanks for sharing your formulas for creating such fabulous pieces!!
Kaye
Woo hoo!!!! Thanks so much! 🙂
Congrats Kim!!!
Janet xox
Every time you show more pictures, I fall more in love with these pieces!!!
lol Your son is in the exact same spot ,on his scooter, as in one of the before shots. How sweet.
I am ordering my paint this week and I am soooo excited to use it. My question is about the dark brown wax you used on your pieces…..do you suggest buying the Hannant's rustic wax, or their antique brown wax? Thanks so much for sharing this information with us!
I am dying to try this stuff, but at the same time, I'm afraid to because I'm afraid I'll love it! And it's so expensive! It certainly sounds amazing. Ok, I'm off to do more research…thank you for sharing this with us!
Kacey
I am ready to paint my piece with the chalk paint. Just have some organizing to finish so that I have room to work!! Ha! Can't wait. Yours' look so phenomenal !!!!
Hugs
SueAnn
My heart leaped when I saw "Kim" but it was a different Kim. 🙂
The chalk paint sounds awesome!
Thanks for the paint color information. I think I will be ordering the grey and white colors and give it a whirl!
Hi y'all from Texas,
Wonderfaux Studio is The Texas Stockist for Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and we will be holding a workshop April 20th. If you are unable to attend, please feel free to contact us at 281-242-4937 for application, product information or you just want to chat.
I would like to thank Marian for creating and sharing her beautiful work using the world's greatest paint!
Michelle
So beautiful, thanks so much for sharing the tips!!!
Do you strip all your furniture first ? Sanding it or stripper? You do beautiful work.
I love what you did with the furniture. Beautiful!
would love a tutorial. i've never used waxes to finish off my furniture before.
Marian, your posts have been so informative, Thank you for sharing.
I’m placing my order today for my paint and can’t wait to get it.
Did you use A.S. waxes?
They have two brown waxes a light brown and a dark brown.
Did you use their dark brown wax?
Have you tried both?
Thank you so much, Becky
Wow I really like it!
I love the buffet!!
I need to try this…….looks like I gotta head over to Good Will!
Thanks for the reason!! ha
So creamy and luscious! I rarely use blues at Brambly-when I see beautiful pieces like yours I ask myself why I don't. It may be time to rethink some of my spaces.Have a beautiful day.
Ann-Marie
Thank GOD you painted those!!!!!!Loveeeeee.
Recently found your wonderful blog! Thank you for sharing such interesting information on chalk paint. Your refinished furniture is just beautiful as is all of your work!
Can't find the Minwax Dark Walnut Finishing Wax. All the stores in my area only have the natural. Are there any sources for this that you know? Or alternatives? Thanks.
Thank you so much for sharing!
You are so generous with your time and your knowledge. I hope you realize how much we appreciate all that you offer…..I can only imagine how busy you must be, but it's very kind of you to share all of this.
I've loved learning about chalk paint and am all but ready to go ahead and try it….but i do have a question. I am noticing on your chalk painted pieces that it gives off a sort of cloudy look….I'm just wondering if it is because the paint doesn't get as good coverage…or maybe its b/c of distressing or maybe its the wax. Whatever it is your pieces look awesome..they just look quite a bit different than your other painted pieces so I was wondering what the difference was. Thanks!
-Gail
I really love that shade of blue. Thanks for the tip… I saved the ugliest dart board cabinet from Salvation Army the other day. I've been racking my brain for what to do with it…. I now have the right idea.
Love your blog and am your newest follower.
Buffie
http://scrappingwithbuffie.blogspot.com/
This is such a wonderful information to play with colors and paint! I so love every picture that you post. They're all lovely and beautiful.
Stunning photographs and I so love the mixtures of colors used!
i have been looking forward to this! thanks so much, i can't wait to try it!