A beginner's guide to Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan

Back to basics! Annie Sloan shows how to use Chalk Paint® to paint a small, shiny brown side table.

Step 1: No priming, no sanding, straight to the fun part! Start painting with Chalk Paint®.
Step 2: Once dry, apply a second coat of paint.
Step 3: Once dry, apply Chalk Paint® Wax with a brush or lint-free cloth.
Step 4: Finished! It's really that easy.

Annie Sloan invented her revolutionary furniture paint, Chalk Paint®, in 1990 and hasn’t stopped refining and improving her formula since. There's no need for priming or sanding. Chalk Paint® is as easy to use as opening the tin, dipping your brush, and applying paint to furniture! Annie wanted to create one paint that could achieve several different techniques and finishes – from creating a textured chippy look to achieving a smooth modern finish, or even creating a wash. Annie's paint has minimal VOCs and is very easy to work with.

[brittneyrisser]

I absolutely love how down to earth Annie is.

[rikinut]

This is just what I need to restore the cabinets my dad made after he came from Germany to USA in 1929. Thank you so much, Annie❤❤

[carteblanchestudio]

It's lovely Annie! We often overcomplicate things in our lives, this part should always be easy. Paint, wax, done!

[bostonbutterfly]

Super calming voice. Came for the paint. Staying for Annie ❤.

[n.furber]

I SERIOUSLY just had my jaw drop..!!! Annie Sloan??? what the BLEEP? Annie, only if you knew the crafters that ADORE you! And how you are such a hit all threw the world. I get "tips" from my cousins from Sweden and I live in Vancouver Canada.! loll I went today to a store to buy your paint. Got home and it was all dried up... :( That's the reason why I was on youtube, ,, hoping I can find a way to bring it back to life. ( the paint ) Here in Canada, for a 887 ml of paint.. is almost $40! Worth every penny I have. I like to restore brilliant piece's... and re sell. me doing so.. It's not only calming.. but puts food on the table and pay my bills and medications for my rheumatoid arthritis and Lupus. Thank you for making things so easy for us crafters. Much love. Nikki, <3 Vancouver, Canada, BC.

[PrettyVintageFurniture]

I love Annie Sloan chalk paint! Her method is so easy with no prep at all. I’m not sure why all the chalk painters I watch go through so many steps when Annie Sloan herself, the originator of chalk paint, says you need no prep at all. I’m all into easy. No extra steps for me! Thank you Annie!

[teresavest]

It was fabulous to meet you in Knoxville last month. Thanks for being so kind.

[MarMcIntyreCreations]

I try different paint and I always go back to Annie Sloan.

[pexovhan]

Briliant! Thanky for that easy and effective way!

[BreathofSpring]

It is very easy compared to the old method. I 💜 chalk paint! Thx, Annie.

[nwtigerwoodard]

Looks really easy I will try it tomorrow going to get the paint today.!

[GoldDiamond]

Total inspiration thank you so much for this gift for all of us!!!!

[radhadas]

I love you Annie Sloan, and your paint🥰🥰🥰🥰

[sharonlay]

Wicked video. Straight to the point. The most helpful video about chalk paint I’ve seen. I’m going to buy this product.

[maryyoung]

Yes it's that easy. My son says if I had my way I'd paint everything white. 😁 Same as me with kids you need to be quick and I find painting so relaxing and in the end you have a lovely piece of furniture. Annie Sloan's paints are that quick and easy with such a lovely finish. Thanks for all the tips Annie. 👍❤️

[deanjohnson]

I've done my cabinet with chalk paint and the wax and it looks fab x

[larisasoboleva]

Amazing video! So much information, just wonderful. I love your personality. Thank you!

[Grace_x]

Thank you for sharing. I love your paint. The best!

[oreobenavidez]

I was absolutely excited when a little boutique in Harlingen Texas which is called Bloomers sells your paints and waxes omg I felt like i found Gold love it

[franpie]

Thank you Annie. I enjoy watching your creative self doing things. Thanks also for the lesson xx