After hearing so many good things about Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, I decided that I need to give it a try..I have to admit, I wasnt to happy about the price tag..At $40 per quart, this is definetlly the most expensive paint that I have ever bought…
I kept telling myself that is going to worth it, since I have been reading a lot about it, and supposedly it goes a long way..
After the first coat, I wasn’t sold on it..so I went for the second coat..then, I was in love..now, I am a big fan, and I just finished painting the forth piece with it..
Distressing was easy but..at 115F in the garage, distressing was still pretty much equal with a good workout..
I finished the dresser with two coats of Fiddes wax..I usually apply one coat, wait until is dry, and buff it..then, I apply the second coat a day later..I like to wait after the first coat, so that the wax gets to penetrate the wood, that way will be more durable on the long run..
I hesitated between painting the top, or just re-staining it, and I am so glad I choose to just re-stain it..
I use Minwax in Honey oak, and it came out perfect..the top was finished with two coats of Danish Oil, that took a little bit longer to dry than I expected..since it’s monsoon season, its humid, and I had to wait about a week until was completely dry..
This is Olie, and it will be at Jam starting August 1st.. I am so excited!
xoxo
Denise
It turned out just gorgeous – but yes it’s expensive ( try 55.00 here in Montreal – Canada – and we’re part of the Common Wealth!!! ) But now I almost use it exclusively – just have to incorporate the cost of it into the selling price of the furniture
Great Job!
Hugs,
Suzan
Great job, Deny! But it’s worth it, right?? It’s really the best paint out there for painting furniture. Dries quickly, and is nice and thick. Tip–don’t use CeCe Caldwells, which is the other brand you can buy, made in the US. It’s inferior, in my opinion. Doesn’t cover nearly as well, and isn’t as durable. Cheaper price at $32, but not as good. Oh, and if you’re up for it, mix up some of your own chalk paint, and see how you like it. More color options that way. But again, Annie Sloan is the best.
I havent tried ASCP yet either, but this piece makes me want to try it. Its absolutely gorgeous!!
Hi Deny! The color is beautiful. I’ve purchased 4 cans of ASCP since learning about it in February. I’ve used every drop of each quart. In the past few weeks, I’ve been using my homemade version of ASCP (got the recipe from elizabethandco.blogspot.com. I’m sure ASCP is better than the homemade version but I got to tell ya, I can’t see much difference and the homemade stuff is preforming just like ASCP!
Hey Deny – I read about chalk paint too but was too impatient to go look for it and wanted to start painting immediately, so I mixed some baking soda into my benjamin moore latex and it turned out great. No brush strokes, sanded and distressed like a dream. Minwax after.
Ally, that is awesome, I never knew you can use baking soda mixed with paint. I will definitely give it a try, I love Benjamin Moore paint..
I love the color you chose! I had almost the exact same feelings about Annie Sloan paint too.. I also have fallen for it.. but still wishing it was cheaper! I am you newest follower! so glad I found your blog.
-Peggy
Im SOOOOO in love with this!!! Gorgeous colour!!! I make all my own homemade chalk paint and Im so very pleased with it as I dont have the money for ASP. You did a superb job!!!
P.S. Im Following you and your awesome blog!!
That really is a beautiful color. I love the two tones together. Thanks for sharing at DIYbyDesign.
Beautiful! I know how you feel – I’m in love with ASCP, too. The ease of application, distressing, and clean up make it totally worth it to me!
so pretty! love the combo of green and the knobs! i did a minty funky dresser a while back with those same knobs!
i love them!
I’m in love with Ollie!!! Of course I love ALL of your pieces. Go girl!
Thank you! Thank you! DId you receive the knobs/pulls ok?
This came out gorgeous. So glad you love ASCP too!
Thank you Danielle!
LOVE IT! I have a dresser similiar to this that I am working on. Yours came out amazing!!!
Thank you Helen! Looking forward seeing your dresser!
I love Ollie! I love his keyholes, his lined drawer and his color! Fabulous!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Beautiful!!
another great piece …
I’m in love with Olie too and he was worth the money. Love the unpainted top too. Glad you linked this up too!
Kelly
I love this green! Which ASCP color did you use or did you mix some together?
Hi Tara, I used ASCP in Olive. I like the green too, its really pretty. Thanks for stopping by!