Reading instructions is one thing, but sometimes you just want to see someone do it, right?  We tell our customers all the time that there's no wrong way to use Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan - you just need to pick up a brush and paint.  Trust us, you really can't mess it up!  But there's always room to hone your skills and learn more. So, if you're interested in learning more about the basics as well as advanced techniques, we've got you covered. 

Chalk Paint® and Wax Basics

How to Use Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan
Welcome to the beginner's guide to Chalk Paint®! Learn the basics of painting furniture with Annie Sloan.
How to Use Chalk Paint® Wax
Waxing painted furniture is easy - follow Annie Sloan's top tips for applying Chalk Paint® Wax and able to enjoy a finish that will last and last.

Chalk Paint® Lacquer

How to Use Chalk Paint® Lacquer
Annie demonstrates how to apply Chalk Paint® Lacquer in both Gloss and Matt finishes. 
How to Protect Outdoor Furniture with Chalk Paint® Lacquer
Chalk Paint® Lacquer by Annie Sloan is perfect for use outdoors. Discover Annie's top tips and technical info on how to apply her Lacquer to furniture for the garden.
How to Paint and Lacquer a Kitchen Table with Chalk Paint® 
​Annie Sloan demonstrates how to paint a kitchen table so that it can survive years of mealtimes, hot plates, homework and whatever else your family throws at it! Kitchen tables need to be hardworking and durable so it’s important to be thorough when painting yours.
How to Paint Floorboards with Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan
Painting floors and floorboards is easy with Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan! Chalk Paint® is an extremely functional furniture paint that can be used on almost any surface; making it the perfect solution to update and refresh floors. Here, Annie will show you what to look out for, the quickest ways to fix any issues, and how to guarantee your beautiful new floor lasts for years and years.

Pearlescent Glaze

An Introduction to Pearlescent Glaze by Annie Sloan
In this video Annie Sloan introduces her 30th anniversary celebratory product Pearlescent Glaze, and demonstrates how to use it for the most intense iridescence!

Using a Sprayer

How to Apply Chalk Paint® with
a Spray Gun
Too many cabinets and too little time? Consider spraying Chalk Paint®; a more advanced technique which when performed correctly guarantees a smooth, high spec finish. Watch as Annie Sloan and guest painter Ron Taylor demonstrate how to spray Chalk Paint® using a spray gun. 
How to Apply Chalk Paint® Lacquer with a Spray Gun
Chalk Paint® and Chalk Paint® Lacquer can be used in a spray gun to achieve quick painting results. Here, Annie and guest painter Ron Taylor demonstrate how to spray Chalk Paint® Lacquer.

Painting Kitchen Cabinets

How to Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets with Chalk Paint®
​Find out the fastest way to update your kitchen cabinets, by simply using Chalk Paint® and Wax.
How to Paint Laminate
​Kitchen Cabinets
​Annie Sloan demonstrates how to paint laminate kitchen cabinets and update the heart of your home for a fraction of the cost of a kitchen refit. Chalk Paint® kitchens look fabulous, lasts years, and can be easily updated.

Using Dark, Black, and White Waxes

Using Black Chalk Paint® Wax
​Simply add a touch of Black Chalk Paint® Wax to give a cool, dark finish to your paintwork, bringing out texture, as well as darkening and enriching colours.
Creating a Simple Vintage Look
A classic vintage look is easy to achieve using just one Chalk Paint® colour and a touch of clear Chalk Paint® Wax.
Creating a Limed Oak Look with White Chalk Paint® Wax
Annie demonstrates just how quick and easy it is to achieve a limed oak look with White Chalk Paint® Wax.
Using White Chalk Paint® Wax
White Chalk Paint® Wax is the perfect way to softly bring out beautiful carved detailing in furniture. 
How to Create a Coastal Look with Chalk Paint® Wax
Annie Sloan shows you how to get a bleached coastal look simply using Chalk Paint® and White Wax.
How to Create an Aged Look Using Dark Chalk Paint® Wax
Discover how to antique a pine bedhead, using Dark Chalk Paint® Wax. This wax is the perfect and easy way to age and bring out the texture of your paint work.
Creating a Warehouse Look with Black Chalk Paint® Wax
Annie shows you how to create a graphic and dramatic Warehouse look using Chalk Paint® and Black Chalk Paint® Wax. 

Gilding Wax

Using Annie Sloan Gilding Wax
Using Annie Sloan Gilding Wax is as easy as one, two, three! Discover how to get a beautiful metallic finish in this quick tutorial.
How to Add Detail with Gilding Wax ​Follow Annie's top tips for applying Gilding Wax to painted furniture and achieve a luxe finish in no time. 
How to Gild Furniture
Annie Sloan demonstrates how to gild painted furniture using a combination of Gilding Wax colours for an authentic finish.

Painting Fabric
How to Paint Fabric with Chalk Paint®
Annie Sloan demonstrates just how easy it is to create a dye wash to paint fabric using Chalk Paint®.

Color Mixing

How to Use the Color Wheel to Mix Chalk Paint
In this quick tutorial, Annie teaches you how to use the colour wheel to mix colours from the Chalk Paint® palette. 

Creating Patterns

How to Create Random Patterns with Chalk Paint®
It's easy to create your own patterns with Chalk Paint® – use stencils and found objects just like Annie.

Creating a Two-Color Distressed Finish

How to Create a Two Color Distress Using Chalk Paint®
Annie shows you how to create a two-colour distress using her signature technique and two colours from the Chalk Paint® palette.

Creating a Rustic Distressed Finish

Part 1: Painting
​Annie demonstrates how to use two colours from the Chalk Paint® palette to create the basis for a heavily distressed rustic look. 
Part 2: Sanding
The key to creating a heavily distressed, worn and weathered finish is in the sanding. Annie shows you how to do this in a few simple steps.
Part 3: Waxing
​In this tutorial, Annie demonstrates how to use Clear Chalk Paint® Wax to finish a heavily distressed and naturally worn-looking project.

Creating a Smooth Finish

Part 1: Choosing Your Color
You can mix any of the colours in the Chalk Paint® palette to create the right colour for your project. In this video, Annie shows just how easy it is to get exactly the colour you need to create the perfect mid-century modern look.
Part 2: Painting 
Annie demonstrates how to create a flat, smooth finish with her decorative paint, Chalk Paint®, for an authentic mid-century modern look. 
Part 3: Waxing
​In this video, Annie shows you how to achieve a smooth finish for a modern look using Clear Chalk Paint® Wax and a Chalk Paint® Wax Brush.

Creating a Rich Mahogany Look

Part 1: Using Paint as a Stain
In part one of this two-part series, Annie Sloan demonstrates how to create the look of rich mahogany, using her decorative paint, Chalk Paint®, as a stain. 
Part 2: Richen the Look with Dark Wax
In part two of this two-part tutorial, Annie Sloan applies Dark Wax to darken pine to look like rich mahogany. 

How to Stencil a Chair with Chalk Paint®

Part 1
​Annie demonstrates how to stencil on furniture using her decorative paint, Chalk Paint®. In this first of two videos, she shows you how to choose a colour palette that works and how to paint your first coat.
Part 2
​Annie shows you how to stencil on furniture using her decorative paint, Chalk Paint®. In this second of two videos, she shows you how to apply her stencils in a randomly overlaid pattern.