Using Annie Sloan paint

Sedge123

I've taken the plunge and bought some AS paint to paint a fire surround in our new house. It's currently a light coloured highly varnished wood and I'm planning on painting it graphite grey and then waxing with clear wax.

I'm not artistic at all so I'm a bit nervous about ruining the surround, just wondered if anyone had any hints or tips? I'm not a fan of the distressed look so will be just painting a solid colour.

tizzle6560

Hi, Although A.S paint is meant to adhere to all manner of surfaces, I bought some stuff called Owatrol ESP - easy surface prep.

It's sole purpose is to leave a micro thin layer on top of any surface, which should give any paint something solid to stick to.

I must admit, I have only done a test patch so far but result seem to look good so far!

jellie

ESP is brilliant stuff - I've used it a number of times.

ccskitten

Remember to add a bit of water to AS paint. It is very very thick!

tizzle6560

on the subject of Annie Sloan paint - how do you eliminate the telltale signs of brush strokes on a smooth flat surface?

Has anyone else sanded each layer first, before then sealing??

mrsmazza

We have used chalk paint on various items. We always sand first then paint. We use wax afterwards to seal.