Diluez le Provence avec de l’eau pour le rendre plus liquide et faciliter son absorption par le velours. J’ai réalisé mon mélange dans le bac. Faire un mélange avec du l’eau
Le peinture doit imprégner la surface plutôt que de pénétrer à l’intérieur du tête de lit, il faut éviter qu’elle soit épaisse car elle s’agglomèrent autour des fibre pour devenir, après séchage, dure et craquante. Provence avec beaucoup de l’eau
Si vous pensez qu’elle n’est pas encore assez fluide, ajouter de l’eau et étalez-la frettant le pinceau. Laissez sécher. La première couche Après la deuxième couche de peinture
Quand le peinture est sèche appliquez une couche de cire transparente avec le pinceau approprié, ou en passant un chiffon propre et sec à mesure pour obtenir une couverture uniforme. Lustrez la surface pour la faire briller et ressembler à du cuir. Le projet fini et en place
**Testez votre combination de couleurs au préalable pour juger l’effet que la texture et la teinte du tissue auront la nuance de la peinture.
**Tous les tissues, y compris le cuir, peuvent se peindre. Toutefois, plus ils contiennent de coton, mieux c’est car celui-ci absorbe très bien la peinture ou un motif en relief peut devenir très intéressante quand on la peint.
The first thing to do was to remove the seat cushion. In this case it was relatively simple. Just a case of undoing five screws underneath the chair. chair ready for painting
Before painting it is worth noting that all materials are different. Some will absorb more of the paint than others. Man made materials may not absorb it at all. So before painting the whole thing always try a test patch somewhere inconspicuous first. Make sure you are happy with the results before proceeding any further.
The idea is to soak the paint into the fabric. Therefore the paint needs to be very thin. Simply add water until you get your desired consistency. I mixed mine in a paint tray and used an Annie Sloan n°8 round brush to apply it. This type of brush can hold a lot of paint and definitely makes life a lot easier.
First up was the cushion.
By the way that is not me in the photo. For this particular project I was assisted by Astrid from Annie Sloan France. Below is a picture of the seat drying in the sun. seat drying in the sun
The next step was the chair itself. Bear in mind that if there is a pattern on the material it may show through. If you not happy with that it is possible to add more coats of paint. This chair had three coats but I think I could have possibly got away with two! painting fabric with chalk paint™
After having applied a couple of coats of Annie Sloan Provence Chalk Paint™ to the fabric the frame was painted in French Linen. After this the whole thing was waxed including the fabric with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint clear wax. Before waxing the fabric it may be necessary to lightly sand the fabric if has dried hard or crispy.This will loosen the fabric and let it have a bit of give. By apply the wax it will protect and seal the paint. It will also give the fabric a leather feel.
Here’s the final finish. chair painted in Provence and French Linen
Next time we will look at painting a headboard.
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Annie Sloan Tester Pots are now better value than before.
Annie Sloan Tester Pots
Why a tester pot? Here are 10 good reasons for buying them. But we think you may think of other uses too.
1. you have not yet tried the world’s best paint for painting furniture.
2. You only have a small project
3. You want to make your own custom colours
4. You want to use a different colour with a stencil
5. Add a splash of colour to the inside of a drawer
6. You may want to try dyeing some fabric
7. You could make your own coloured wax
8. Try a colour you are not sure about
9. Give it as a gift ( we are sure they will love it !)
10. Paint picture or mirror frames, small boxes, vases….the list is endless!!!
Where can you buy these tester pots of Chalk Paint? Either in store (see below) or from our on line shop
Today I thought I would share a project with you where we turned a piece of rather
dark furniture into a bright painted masterpiece – with little or no preparation. Before and After Chalk Paint™
This beautiful, but dark, dressing table was chosen for its elaborate carved features,
but the techniques shown below can be used on even the plainest piece. I chose to
paint this piece in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ as the paint is easy to apply, with
little or no preparation and the texture of the paint allows the white wax to add
another dimension to the surface.
Here’s how:
1: Prepare:
Before starting to paint ensure your furniture is clean and dry. Wiping away any
dust or dirt with a soft cloth and warm water is generally all that is required.
Dry thoroughly.
There is no need to remove old varnish or wax. Just ensure you have a sound dry
base on which to apply your paint.
2: Paint:
Stir the paint well, as per the instructions on the tin, if you have not used
this paint before you may find it quite thick. Easy Coverage
Apply to your furniture in an uneven manner, applying the paint in different
directions. Start at the top and work downwards, covering the wood, but watching
for runs on corners and edges. Try not to over paint areas as the paint dries
quickly. Ensure you get the paint into any carvings or grooves. For drawers it
is best to paint an inch of the outer edges, the inside can be painted in a
contrasting colour or to match. Allow the paint to dry, approximately 20 minutes
depending on the temperature.
3: Embellish:
Paint the edges of drawers and the fine moldings to highlight using a contrasting
colour (Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ – Original) Paint free-hand using a fine bristle
brush. Then lightly brush the white paint over the carved areas to add definition.
finished item
highlighted molding painted and waxed
Molding highlighted with Annie Original
4: Wax:
Apply a thin layer of Annie Sloan Soft White Wax. Work this into the paint and
carvings using a soft Wax Brush. (A soft lint free cloth can be used, but pay
attention to carved areas as missing areas will give an uneven appearance).
Remove any excess wax polishing as you go. The wax will be absorbed into the
paint. Once dry apply a top coat of Clear Soft Wax. Buff well using a soft
lint free cloth.
HINTS AND TIPS
A 1 litre tin will cover approximately 13 sq meters? That’s a lot of furniture!
One coat is normally all you need! (Perfect for covering painted beams.)
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ has very low VOCs so there are no odours when you paint
and once dry and waxed it is safe for use in children’s rooms.
Use wax sparingly rubbing in as you go to avoid streaking.
You can obtain a high gloss finish by buffing the wax the following day.
For a more “distressed” finish, lightly sand the edges of your furniture using
Annie’s wonderful reusable foam sanding pads!
For an aged look you can apply Annie Sloan dark or black waxes. Prevent
staining your paint by applying a thin coat of clear wax before dark waxing.
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ is not just for furniture. It is made of natural
ingredients and is breathable, so perfect for using on old damp or lime
plastered walls. You can use it on floors too, wooden or concrete!
Annie Sloan Wall Paint™ comes in larger 2.5 lt tins and give a durable,
washable surface. Ideal for kitchens and high traffic areas.
Here are a few photos of project as it was being done…
Annie Sloan Scandinavian Pink is such an underrated colour.Don’t let the mention of “pink” put you off trying this colour.One of the traditional colours found in much Swedish furniture which can be used it underneath many colours or try it using it in interiors of cupboards and drawers. Looks good under Old Ochre, Old White and Paris Grey Table in Scandinavian Pink
Annie Sloan Versailles is a soft delicate lightly yellowed dusky green that is sophisticated and gentle yet it works well with modern pieces too. This is a colour which picks up other colours well and changes character accordingly. With Louis Blue, lightened Henrietta, Cream, Original and Old Whites it looks back to the French court of Versailles but with Provence, Duck Egg Blue and Coco it is a sassy modern colour.
A really subtle colour. Looks good with just clear wax or if you want more depth to the colour a touch of dark wax. Ladies writing desk finished in Versailles over Burgundian Red
Want to buy this colour? Check out our on line shop.
Annie Sloan Versailles
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It’s been a long time coming and it’s something that I have been meaning to finish for some time. It is now here and you can order your favourite colours and either have them delivered to your home or collect them in store.
We will now be accepting card payments both on line and in store. You can also pay by card on line and collect in store by selecting the collect in store option when paying.
Why not have a browse or order that colour you have been waiting for. Just click here
Boutique en ligne
Enfin. Il est maintenant ici. Vous pouvez commander vos couleurs préférées et soit les avoir livrés chez vousou de les percevoiren magasin.
Maintenant, vouspouvez payerpar carte bancaire en ligne et en magasin. Vous pouvez payer par carte aussi en ligne et de recueilliren magasinen sélectionnant l’optiondu “collect in store” au moment du paiement.avoir une navigation ou ordonner que la couleur que vous avez attendu. Cliquez ici
Can I paint tiles?
This is a question that we have been asked a number of times but had never personally tried. After the latest inquiry the old grey matter started to mull over just how well the paints we sell would cope with this task. So we put three furniture paints to the test.
Fusion™ Mineral Paint
Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™
To make the test as hard as possible we searched out a very glossy finish tile to use. A different finish may have produced a slightly different effect. The Glossy Tile http://www.ladeuxiemechance.com/webstore/fusion-paint”>Fusion™ Mineral Paint
For us this is the new kid on the block so this was a great opportunity to see exactly what it could do. The colour chosen was Lily Pond.
Normally I would have used a bit more paint to give Fusion a chance to self level and give a nice smooth finish. But this test was to put the paint through its paces. I gave the tile one single coat of paint. A tin coat at that. Just to see how it would react.
The result was very good. Fusion took to the surface very well. Considering this was a shiny and slippery surface it covered really well.
It is worth noting here that Fusion was applied directly to the tile without the use of fusion Ultragrip. Ultragrip helps to give better adhession to shiny surfaces.With the use of Ultragrip the result will be different. Ultragrip wasn’t used as we wanted to see how it performed straight from the pot. An update using ultragrip will follow at a later date. Fusion Lily Pond on tile Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint
Perhaps not the immediate paint of choice. It is a paint that is designed for a porous surface which is of course not what we were applying it on. To give it a better adhesion some bonding agent was added to the mix. This in theory should allow it to stick to most surfaces. It didn’t cover as well as the Fusion paint which was expected. The first coat was slightly streaky. Milk Paint on tile
A second coat of Miss Mustard Seed Kitchen Scale did take care of the streaking. 2nd coat of Milk Paint
It has to be said this was never a paint that was in the running for this test and as it is a very fine paint its durability would not hold to wear and tear. As with Fusion this paint has a similar product to Ultragrip available. This is called Bonding agent and again it will help with adhession to different surfaces. In order to be fair we did not use it here. An update using bonding agent and Ultragrip will follow at a later date. Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™
The favorite in this test was left to last. Its adhesion qualities are of course world-famous. So how did it compare?
It went on very easily as we knew it would. As a personal preference I would have used two coats of paint to give it a decent coverage. Annie Sloan Greek Blue on tile
Now of course with Chalk Paint™ it needs to be sealed. So out of interest I tried both wax and Annie Sloan Floor Lacquer. It should be noted that in a humid or wet environment neither finish is suitable. Lacquer and wax compared
In the picture the wax is on the right and the Lacquer is on the left. The center is of course untreated.
Conclusions
Sadly before you start painting tiles I do have to say that you should really consider this as a cheap temporary fix. The durability is not according to others long-lasting.
The advantage of Chalk Paint™ covered really well.But would need to be sealed with wax or lacquer which would bump up the price. Milk Paint? It was a bit unfair to include it but never the less it did cover after two coats but as it is a much finer and thinner paint than the others so possibly less hard-wearing. All 3 Paints Compared
Update
Since writing this post Fusion have made a very good video on this very subject. Unlike my test they used Fusion Ultragrip which certainly makes all the difference to the finished item. OOh and there is a very handy hint that I some how missed out. Make sure the surface is clean! Use Fusion TSP to make doubly sure. Take a look at the video below.
Emporer’s silk Emperor’s Silk Annie Sloan Emporer’s Silk.
Comme la doublure en soie d’une veste ou la laque de Chine traditionnelle, cette couleur est intesifiée avec Cire Molle Foncée.
Emperor’s Silk Emperor’s Silk Emperor’s Silk avec Old White
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