Scully Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Despite having painted most things in my career as a paint effects specialist, I have never used these. They seem to very popular, but I need to know of peoples actual experience of these paints, such as what preparation processes are necessary and how durable are they? Cheers. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 (edited) hello, i used some on my sons garden workshop, new timber cladding on the rear, it was the dark grey and took a few coats despite using an undercoat, i did about 30 ft x 8 ft plus apex one end and used 2 large cans as i did not want to water down and loose color Edited January 11, 2018 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 My wife uses them for her ‘up cycling’ projects. She attended a course but to me it seems that minimal prep is required. only uses primer if the colour change is great I.e very dark to light Seal it wax for non hard wearing and varnish for hard wearing. She has used it on fabrics too, but it’s not a texture that appeals to me. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Thanks all. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepasty Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 My wife likes this stuff, many pieces of furniture have had the chalk treatment... I hate the stuff! even when sealed its not that hard wearing resulting in well used furniture looking tatty in a short time. She likes it for its little need for prep and quick results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 9 minutes ago, thepasty said: My wife likes this stuff, many pieces of furniture have had the chalk treatment... I hate the stuff! even when sealed its not that hard wearing resulting in well used furniture looking tatty in a short time. She likes it for its little need for prep and quick results. Wax or varnish. wax will do as you say, but we have had no probs with any of her varnished pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepasty Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Ah that explains alot, varnishing would be to hard work for her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 I re-did my kitchen doors with Annie Sloan chalk paint. Sanded with fine sandpaper, I used a wood undercoat and then applied two coats of chalk paint, finally waxed over the top. Looks good, I'll get another ten years out of the kitchen for £80! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 We done my daughters pine bedroom furniture set with it and it come out well and looks pretty good still 12 months on. We used the Annie sloan stuff and waxed over the top. No proper prep needed just a quick rub down then slap it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 watch love it or list it, was on channel 4 last night they did a floor with it, think they lacquered the floor then chalk paint then lacquer on top, we've used it on my daughters bed, looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_seagrave Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Annie Sloan herself is a customer of Lady Seagrave’s. Delightful. We’ve never used the product, but it has a big following and a good reputation. As others have said, the minimal prep makes it a very attractive proposition for DIY and upcycling. I’m a bit of a purist, but all that means is that my own DIY jobs keep getting put off when I start to contemplate the full gamut of prep work I consider appropriate LS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Annie’s stuff is one of the most well known, however the likes of Rustoleum, Authentico and even had some from Aldi which she says was just as good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Many thanks all. Much appreciated. I called in at local trade spot and the proprietor whom I’ve known for donkies showed me a chair he’d fine with it. He told me it took four coats to cover and it was wearing off. He recommended I stick to conventional bin primer and eggshell. Many thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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