Can you mix Annie Sloan paint with other paint?

You can mix any of the colours in the Chalk Paint® palette to create the right colour for your project.

Did Annie Sloan old white change?

The “new” Old White has a very slight grey tones, like an oyster shell! It does NOT have that “French Vanilla Ice Cream” color. The new Old White, is a color which works with everything, but for the classic French look, use it over Paris Grey. Annie Sloan describes this color as chalk or gesso.

Can you mix chalk paint brands?

Even though it is quite thick, the pieces I painted needed a second coat (especially if I was painting a light color over dark wood). I achieved the best creamy white color by mixing the two together. Insider tip: I have even had success mixing two different brands of chalk paint for a custom color!

Can you mix chalk paint with emulsion?

Using one part Chalk Paint Maker to two parts matt emulsion, thoroughly mix together. All surfaces must be clean and free from dust, dirt or contaminants.

Can you tint white chalk paint?

There’s a dark base and a white base, which is what I used for today’s comparison, but you can tint the paint using any color you like.

What color is original white?

The hexadecimal color code #e2dedb is a very light shade of orange. In the RGB color model #e2dedb is comprised of 88.63% red, 87.06% green and 85.88% blue. In the HSL color space #e2dedb has a hue of 26° (degrees), 11% saturation and 87% lightness.

Can I use dark wax on white Chalk Paint?

Dark wax will absorb into the chalk paint and can immedately tint your painted finish darker than you might desire. After applying the clear wax, buff it out to a shine.

Is Dixie Belle chalk paint good?

Excellent chalk paint. Went on smoothly and a little goes a very long way. Painted a large dresser to be used as a buffet in the dining room and only needed 2 coats to completely cover the previous darker stain. I’ve used Dixie Belle paint and wax on other projects and am in love with this brand.

Can you use Annie Sloan wax on stained wood?

Totes gorgeous, right? So there’s another fun way to use Annie Sloan’s wax – staining wood. Hopefully you have a few new tricks to add to your arsenal of Chalk Paint® awesomeness and you’ll find Clear Soft Wax to be as helpful as I have! You can find your nearest Annie Sloan stockist here.

Why is my DIY chalk paint gritty?

Homemade chalk paint tends to dry quite quickly, so keep that in mind before and during the painting process. Some DIYers found baking soda chalk paint to be “a hot mess” and “extremely gritty,” so mixing is key. Some people report using a handheld kitchen mixer with good results.