Tag Archives: Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

Using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ Outside.

exterior of shop
www.ladeuxiemechance.com

As summer approaches and we once more venture in to our gardens to enjoy the sun, some of you no doubt will be looking around and thinking isn’t it about time to refresh and paint tired or worn looking painted woodwork or garden furniture.Edit – it is currently 32° outside. Summer is here 🙂

One of the wonderful things about Chalk Paint™ is that it sticks to just about anything. And some things you really don’t want it to. Case in point was when we had a dog and it landed up with a very nice painted tail. Yes a black and white collie with an Emporer’s silk tail ! Very fetching! Fortunately it washed out very easily. Now, most of us will have used Chalk Paint™ on furniture, walls and floors inside your houses but today we are going to move outside the house. Did you know that Chalk Paint™ even works outdoors ?! Oh yes, it is particularly good on brick, concrete, stone and terracotta – and there’s no need to wax. You can even breathe new life in to that tired looking garden furniture.

wall painted in Annie Sloan Coco
wall paint in Annie Sloan Coco

Now hold on a minute! Here are a few things to bear in mind before rushing outside with your paint brush in one hand and a pot of Chalk Paint™ in the other. What? What can possibly go wrong?? Well, First of all it will fade in the sun. Secondly it does age gracefully with the elements. Importantly bear in mind that it is a water-based decorative paint and does not have any weatherproof or protective properties. Let me repeat that. It is a decorative paint and not a protective paint. Depending on the look you want, and conditions of where you are, you may find it will need a fresh coat periodically.

I am sure I have mentioned this somewhere before but please remember Chalk Paint™ is not recommended for teak or other oily woods. To avoid any dissappointment always try painting a small test area first! The majority of issues that arise when people paint wooden garden furniture – you may be unaware that it is teak or another oily wood, or it may have been treated with something to make it more weather resistant (eg Cuprinol, Ducks back etc). Bear in mind that using a water based paint on a surface that is designed to resist water is never going to be easy. All of these things can affect the adhesion of the paint, and as I have already said the best advise is to paint a test patch if you are not sure.

Some colours can fade quite quickly if they are used in an area that is exposed to very strong sunlight – this is particularly the case with reds. Oh the joys of living in sunny France! A water based exter

exterior of shop
www.ladeuxiemechance.com
ior varnish with UV protection is advisable if this is likely to be an issue. On garden furniture, we would strongly recommend a coat of water-based exterior varnish which will protect against stains and keep the finish looking good for much longer. For the best results get a varnish with UV protection to prevent colour fading.

So far I have mentioned using a water based exterior varnish and here is why. Wax and Lacquer are not suitable for outdoor use. Both of these are water resistant finishes, but not completely non permeable – water can get underneath the sealant and cause the paint to flake or bubble. And apart from anything else in hot sun any wax will melt and disappear and it will also make floor lacquer turn yellow. Don’t waste your time or money doing this as it will quickly be undone.

If you are painting an outdoor piece ‘in situ’, wait for a spell of good weather and certainly not when rain is imminent (Yes I know, easier said than done at this time of year). Your piece should be COMPLETELY dry before you begin. If you can leave it to dry in the sun after painting, this will help the paint to bond with the surface. You are basically baking the paint onto the surface to creating a tougher finish.

There are of course exceptions to every rule and perhaps this post is erring on the safe side of things but if you don’t want a perfectly painted look then Chalk Paint™. And I hope all of you reading this will continue to do so! There are some amazing projects out there – trucks, cars and caravans to name but a few! If after reading this you would prefer to buy a paint that is more suitable to exterior use please contact us with details of what you would like to paint and the type of finish you would like to achieve.

To buy on line or in store click here

UPDATE
Since writing this article back in 2017 Annie Sloan has brought out a brand new Chalk Paint Lacquer for you to use outdoors. Chalk Paint™ Lacquer is a hard-wearing, water-based polyacrylic varnish with built-in UV protection. Use it over Chalk Paint™ for a robust finish that will withstand general wear and tear – perfect for dining room tables, outdoor furniture, floors and skirting boards. It goes on perfectly clear and dries quickly without yellowing over time.

.

4 Cires par Annie Sloan et des techniques d’application

La cire est souvent l’étape la plus inquiétante pour les débutants avec de la peinture à la craie. C’est une question qui n’est pas aussi intuitive que la peinture et que plusieurs inconvénients n’ont jamais été touchés. D’autant plus, si vous avez suivi les nouveautés d’Annie Sloan l’année dernière (2016), vous êtes les deux nouvelles cires apparues en magasin. Lancer le compte à 4 cires. Voici quelques conseils pour vous retrouver dans toutes ces possibilités!
Tout d’abord, quelques notions générales sur la route. Il s’agit d’un accident vasculaire cérébral doux, qui se durcit lorsqu’on l’applique, après environ 3 semaines. C’est à elle que nous devons la durabilité de la peinture. La peinture sans le coude est si poreuse qu’elle marque facilement et peut même se déchirer. La cire se confond avec la peinture, remplit tous les pores et crée l’écran nécessaire pendant plusieurs années. Une seule couche est requise. Cependant, il n’est pas imperméable à l’eau.
La cire, quelle qu’elle soit, peut être appliquée immédiatement à la peinture. Ce dernier est sec. Offre spéciale un jour avant la demande! Il a un mât fini, légèrement brillant et sera poli.

CIRE CLAIRE: La cire claire est la cire de base. Vous vous devez de l’avoir dans votre kit, car c’est elle que nous utilisons impérativement lorsqu’on fait un projet sans finition rustique particulière. Il s’agit de la seule cire transparente, donc qui ne modifie pas la couleur de la peinture. Elle est aussi souvent utilisée comme couche de cire de base pour certaines techniques avec les autres cires colorées.

Acheter Cire Claire

Annie Sloan Clear Chalk Paint Wax
Annie Sloan Clear Chalk Paint Wax

CIRE FONCÉE: La cire foncée est brune et sert généralement pour des finitions rustiques, donnant un charme vieillot, un look sali. Elle doit être appliquée sur une couche de cire claire, qui a été préalablement appliquée, sinon la cire foncée tachera la peinture. De plus, la cire foncée doit pouvoir glisser sur la cire claire, afin de créer des nuages naturels, car elle est appliquée que par endroit.

Acheter Cire Foncée

Cire Foncée par Annie Sloan
Cire Foncée par Annie Sloan

CIRE NOIRE: La cire noire peut être utilisée exactement comme la cire foncée, pour seule différence qu’elle laissera une teinte noire et non brune. Sinon, elle peut aussi être utilisée seule, c’est à dire, sans la couche préalable de cire claire. Dans ce cas, elle devra être appliquée partout sur la surface, car elle devient l’agent de protection. Lorsqu’elle est utilisée sur la couleur graphite, elle fonce la couleur et la rend presque totalement noire, riche et profonde. Elle aura souvent le même effet lorsqu’elle est appliquée sur d’autres couleurs foncées comme Napoleonic blue, Amsterdam green ou Aubusson blue. Elle peut aussi être appliquée directement sur une couleur pâle, mais ATTENTION, testez préalablement car le résultat peut être très prononcé.

Acheter Cire Noire

Table avec du cire noir
Table avec du cire noir

CIRE BLANCHE: La cire blanche peut évidemment être appliquée directement sur les blancs. Elle ne les accentuera pas nécessairement, mais semble tout de même mieux respecter les blancs que la cire claire. La cire blanche est aussi souvent utilisée pour des finitions bord de mer. Elle laisse des nuages blancs et crée des allures de délavé. Certains trouvent que la cire blanche fait un fini plus mât que la cire claire.

Il est également possible d’appliquer la cire blanche directement sur le bois non peint.

Acheter Cire Blanche

Emperor's Silk avec une couche de cire blanc
Emperor’s Silk avec une couche de cire blanche

ASTUCE 1: Les cires colorées sont souvent utilisées sur une peinture qui a été appliquée d’une manière texturée et en épaisseur (Voir l’image ci-dessus). La cire s’emprisonne dans les rainures de la texture, sinon elle ne laisse qu’un pâle nuage sur la couleur.

ASTUCE 2: Pour un fini rustique, on tente d’appliquer les cires colorées aux endroits logiques d’une usure naturelle, c’est à dire, autour des poignées et pentures, en périphérie des surfaces et là où les mains se posent souvent.

L’APPLICATION: Toutes les cires sont appliquées au pinceau, mais pas n’importe lequel. Il faut un pinceau aux poils assez souples pour ne pas abîmer la peinture, mais assez rigides pour brosser les surfaces et permettre une bonne pénétration dans la peinture. Une fois une petite surface recouverte d’une très mince couche de cire, on utilise un chiffon (qui ne laissera pas de mousse) pour venir enlever le surplus de cire et polir les surfaces. On frotte jusqu’à ce qu’il n’y ai plus aucune résistance et que le mouvement glisse comme un coup de patin.

Brosse Cire par Annie Sloan
Brosse Cire par Annie Sloan

L’ENTRETIEN: La cire peut être attaquée par des produits nettoyants fort. Il est donc suggéré de nettoyer avec un simple linge humide, ou au besoin avec une eau savonneuse (savon à vaisselle doux). La cire n’a pas non plus besoin d’être refaite sur une base régulière comme certaines autres cires sur le marché. Seulement si vous voyez que la cire a gravement été usée par un usage anormal, refaites alors une légère couche.

Cires par Annie Sloan et ses pinceaux sont disponibles à l’achat en magasin (voir ci-dessous) ou dans notre boutique en ligne.

Acheter Brosse pour la cire

Annie Sloan Tester Pots

Annie Sloan Tester Pots are now better value than before.

Annie Sloan Tester Pots France
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

[bigContact form=on phones=on emails=on hours=on map=on]

Annie Sloan – boites de testeur

Les boites d’essai sont maintenant une meilleure valeur qu’auparavant.

Les Testeurs de Chalk Paint™ par Annie Sloan
Les Testeurs de Chalk Paint™ par Annie Sloan

Pourquoi une boite de testeur? Voici 10 bonnes raisons de les acheter. (Mais nous pensons que vous pouvez penser à d’autres usages aussi.)

1. Vous n’avez pas encore essayé la meilleure peinture au monde pour la peinture de meubles.
2. Vous avez seulement un petit projet
3. Vous souhaitez créer vos propres couleurs personnalisées
4. Vous souhaitez utiliser une couleur différente avec un pochoir
5. Ajoutez un éclaboussement de couleur à l’intérieur d’un tiroir
6. Vous voudrez peut-être essayer de teindre un tissu
7. Vous pourriez faire votre propre cire colorée
8. Essayez une couleur dont vous n’êtes pas sûr
9. Donnez-le comme cadeau (nous sommes sûrs qu’ils l’adoreront!)
10. Peindre des cadres d’image ou de miroir, de petites boîtes, des vases … la liste est infinie !!!

Où pouvez-vous acheter ces pots de testeur de Chalk Paint™ par Annie Sloan ? En magasin (voir ci-dessous) ou notre boutique en ligne

[bigContact form=on emails=on hours=on map=on]

How to brighten up dark furniture

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™
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.

You will need:
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ 120ml – Original
Annie Sloan Soft Wax – Clear
Annie Sloan Soft Wax – White
Large and small pure bristle paint brushes
Waxing Brush
Soft Cloth for buffing

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
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.

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…

Where to buy: La Deuxième Chance

[bigContact form=on phones=on emails=on hours=on map=on]

Comparing different furniture paints

When talking about furniture paints the majority of people immediately starting thinking of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ there are also many other brands of Chalk Paint being created all over the world as these companies try to cash in on this revolution. Are all Chalk Paints created equal? Well….actually that’s a complete other story. In short the quality and coverage vary widely. Some of these brands can contain products such as Latex, Ethylene Glycerol (antifreeze), Ammonia and Methanol. Most reputable manufacturers produce something that is referred to as a MSDS or CSDS. This is basically information about what is considered to be hazardous in its contents or ingredients. Our advice to check the individual product labels or ask for a copy of the MSDS. Reputable manufactures and retailers will provide this for you free of charge. Don’t be fobbed off with claims such as we put all our ingredients on the label or we don’t need to as there are no “nasties” in our paint. Just think about that first bit for a minute….if you put all of your ingredients on the label wouldn’t that be inviting someone to copy it??? From a commercial perpestive it is not a good idea. Just a thought!

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ France
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™
Chalk Paint™ comes in a ready-made form. Open the can.Give it a stir and off you go. Do you need to do any prep before hand? I know many people claim that none is necessary but personally I’d rather say little to none. Obviously you need to remove any loose or flaking paint from the surface. Give it wipe down to remove any grease. Occasionally, depending on the surface, a bit of rough sanding may be necessary but this is the exception rather than the rule. Chalk Paint™ is great for a textured look and this is part of the “Annie Sloan” look.It can also be distressed very easily.
One of the great advantages of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ is that it dries very quickly and can be used on most surfaces including wood, raw or painted or varnished, glass, metal or concrete. It is also one of the few paints that will cover waxed furniture without any problems.

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint France -Emperor's Silk
Annie Sloan Emperor’s Silk

So what about coverage? Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ has very good coverage. Approximately 13m² per litre. Other so-called “chalk paints” do not offer such good coverage. And the same goes for the number of coats required. Normally only one possibly two coats are all that is required. Whites, by their very nature, may need more coats.

Is Chalk Paint™ waterproof? The answer to that is NO. It dries to a matt chalky (porous) finish which needs to be sealed with either soft wax or floor lacqueur to protect the paint. For exterior use we recommend Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Lacquer.

Milk Paint
In this particular instance we are going to refer to Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint. There are a few other milk paints out there but this is one of the better known ones. Milk Paint is the oldest known form of paint and is well and truly tried and tested. It is made of only natural products and contains no preservatives.In fact it is made up from Milk protein (casein), limestone, clay,chalk and natural pigments. Hence it comes in powder form. To make a paint you simply add one part powder to one part water. Give a good mix and off you go.

Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint France
Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint

Like Chalk Paint™ it is a water based paint ( milk paint is much finer to use) but unlike Chalk Paint™ it is self leveling which means it provides a smooth flat finish without brush marks. Milk Paint will also dry to matt chalky porous finish and is easy to distress for an aged look. It too requires minimal prep. Some light sanding.

So what is different about milk paint? It is best for use on wood but it can be used on metal, glass and other surfaces with the addition of “Bonding Agent”. Bonding agent can also be added to the mixed paint for extra adhesion on glossy surfaces. Because it is made of all natural ingredients it contains zero VOC’s.
Unlike other paints Milk Paint will sink into the wood and become part of the fabric of the wood. This means that unlike other paints that simply sit on top of the wood it will not chip or knock like a conventional paint. It will also allow the grain of the wood to show through just like a wood stain does.

Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint France
Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint – Farm House White

Milk Paint is much thinner than chalk paint and requires at least two or three coats for good coverage. Again white may need more. It does however depend on how thick the paint has been mixed initially. Finishing is the same as Chalk Paint™ and needs to be sealed using either wax or hemp oil to the protect the paint.

Fusion™ Mineral Paint France

Fusion™ Mineral Paint

Like the two previously mentioned paints Fusion is also quick drying but does take a little longer to fully cure. Like milk paint it is self leveling and gives a wonderful smooth finish without brush marks. But unlike the other two paints it has a built-in top coat. This means there is no need to wax. It is also waterproof and UV resistant making ideal for both interior and exterior use.
It too will cover most surfaces including wood – raw, painted or varnished, glass, metal and concrete. Fusion’s Ultra grip can be used as an extra bit of prep to ensure adhesion on glossy surfaces such as glass, high gloss varnished items etc.

Fusion™ Mineral Paint France
Fusion™ Mineral Paint – Putty

Fusion, like Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint is made from all natural ingredients including water, minerals (titanium dioxide, iron oxides and calcium carbonate) plus 100% acrylic resin. Fusion is also contains no toxic fillers and is zero VOC free.
The coverage of Fusion is also very good. A 500ml pot will cover approximately 7m². It needs one or sometimes two coats. At the risk of repeating myself allow extra for whites.

All three paints are available from La Deuxième Chance.
[bigContact form=on phones=on emails=on hours=on map=on]

New Colours from Annie Sloan / Les nouvelles couleurs d’Annie Sloan

The Annie Sloan colour palette has just got bigger. There are three new colours available so let’s introduce them….

La palette de couleurs par Annie Sloan vient de grossir. Il y a trois nouvelles couleurs disponibles alors nous allons les présenter ….

Giverny
Giverny is a bright, cheery, clean, cool blue in the Annie Sloan palette. It is near the greener range of blues, without any red in it. It is a perfect colour for a modern contemporary palette, and looks great with bright, warm colours (such as Barcelona Orange and Scandinavian Pink) and cool neutrals (such as Paloma) as well as greens from the Annie Sloan range. Giverny is named after the village in Northern France where Claude Monet lived and this brilliant blue was especially popular in early 20th Century interiors.

Annie Sloan Giverny
Giverny

Giverny est un brillant, joyeux, propre, cool bleu dans la palette Annie Sloan. Il est près de la gamme plus verte de blues,et sans rouge. Il est une couleur parfaite pour une palette moderne et contemporain, et ressemble beaucoup des couleurs vives et chaudes (comme Barcelone Orange et Scandinavian Pink) et les neutres cool (tels que Paloma), ainsi que les verts de la gamme Annie Sloan. Giverny est le nom d’une village dans le nord de la France où Claude Monet a vécu et ce bleu brillant était particulièrement populaire dans les premiers intérieurs du 20e siècle.

Amsterdam Green
This strong, deep green takes inspiration from the painted shutters and doors of Amsterdam. It works particularly well with whites and creams and botanical imagery and plants, as well as looking brilliant with earthy yellows and reds – try teaming it with Primer Red, Arles and Old Ochre. It’s also makes a great backdrop to cool blues, such as Provence, Giverny and the purple tones of Emile.

Annie Sloan Amsterdam Green
Amsterdam Green

Ce vert profond et puissant s’inspire des volets et des portes peints d’Amsterdam. Il fonctionne particulièrement bien avec les blancs et les crèmes et les images botaniques et plantes, ainsi que la recherche brillante avec les jaunes et les rouges terreuses – essayer avec Primer Red, Arles et Old Ochre. C’est aussi une excellente toile de fond pour le blues cool, comme Provence, Giverny et les tons pourpres d’Emile.

Honfleur
Named after the harbour town in Normandy, Honfleur is a colour inspired by the rich warm browns found in the rustic French countryside as well as in Mid-century Modern design. This rich brown is just what you need to work with bright colours: it looks great next to Scandinavian Pink, Barcelona Orange, Giverny, Provence, Greek Blue and Antibes Green. It can also look elegant and classical when paired with pastel Louis Blue or pretty Antoinette.

Annie  Sloan Honfleur
Honfleur

Nommé d’après la ville portuaire de Normandie, Honfleur est une couleur inspirée par les riches marrons chauds trouvés dans la campagne française ainsi que dans le milieu du siècle de conception moderne. Ce brun riche est exactement ce dont vous avez besoin pour travailler avec des couleurs vives: il semble super à côté de Scandinavian Pink, Barcelona Orange, Giverny, Provence, Greek Blue et Antibes. Il peut aussi être élégant et classique lorsqu’il est jumelé au pastel Louis Blue ou à la jolie Antoinette.

To buy these Annie Sloan Chalk Paint colours colours please visit us in store or on line

Achester ces couleurs de Chalk Paint par Annie Sloan en magasin ou en ligne

[bigContact form=on emails=on hours=on map=on]

Annie Sloan Pure – Chalk Paint

What can I say? it is what it says on the can, quite simply a pure clean white.

Annie Sloan Pure
Annie Sloan Pure

Want to order this colour? To order on line click here

Acheter Annie Sloan CHalk Paint™ en France cliquez ici

Annie Sloan Scandinavian Pink Chalk Paint

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
Table in Scandinavian Pink

Annie Sloan Scandinavian Pink
Annie Sloan Scandinavian Pink

Like this colour and want to order it? Click here to order

Acheter Annie Sloan CHalk Paint™ en France cliquez ici

Help celebrate 25 years of Chalk Paint™

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ - 25 years!
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ – 25 years!

To celebrate 25 years of Your community needs you

Your community needs you

Yes,it’s Annie Sloan’s ‘Annie-versary’! And to celebrate 25 years of her family company, and all the wonderfully diverse places and cherished furnishings, her brilliant paints and tools have helped transform, we’re all adding a splash of creativity to 25 more communal spaces around the world – chosen by you.

To Nominate your local space head over to AnnieSloan.com/25Project

To buy Chalk Paint™ in France click here