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Review and Best Links for Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
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Debbie
(IC: blogger)
In my series reviewing speciality paint products, I of course had to do a comprehensive review of the Original Annie Sloan Chalk Paints and Waxes! I include my experience, links to purchase, and links to some of the best tutorials.
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Published November 8th, 2013 7:45 AM
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Tracy Martin on Sep 04, 2014I want to paint my bathroom vanities in AS paint. I have never tried and I'm not sure how to get started. My vanities are all white. Any suggestions or tips to help me get started. Thanks!
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Donna on Feb 10, 2016I have been using AS chalk paints for a few years; the colors are truly fresh and crisp. The cost for them is kind of high, but they do cover well on first coat, The paint is worth the cost. I have also used other chalk paints that I have found at the following retailers (Lowes, Walmart, Menards, Hobby Lobby, Michaels). These NON-AS chalk paints are more affordable, cover just as well and have several pleasing colors. I do love the AS Dark and Clear Wax the best, but the one I bought at Lowes works just as well and is not as costly. I have found that after I lay down the one or two coats of paint, I use the clear wax to seal it and then I use the dark wax to give dimension; but lately I have been using Fine (000) steel wool to rub in the dark wax vs a cloth. The finish is gorgeous. My hubby thought I had purchased a new piece of furniture (desk) instead of it being a garage sale find. I am not a chalk paint snob, I will try all of them regardless of price or color. It's fun finding new ways to paint. The last few pieces I have worked on came out really nice and it's hard to get rid of them. My hubby is starting to call me a HOARDER (of paints, waxes, brushes and anything that needs painting). Don't be afraid to try chalk paint. I started by painting a small jewelry box. It turned out well and if it hadn't, I would have started over or thrown it away.
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