Thursday, November 17, 2011

Is Four Years Too Long to Wait for Annie Sloan?


Well, if I'm being honest, I'd never heard of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, (ASCP), four years ago when I bought this little wicker desk. Ive been meaning to cover the horrid avocado paint ever since.  The desk was just the right size for my tiny sunroom/studio/office and has provided a hospitable home to my laptop.  But really, this room needs to be pulled together.  Someday I'll show you the before & after of the entire room, as soon as there is an "after".  The walls are a soft green and my vision has always been to have this room furnished in a mix of the calming greens & blues of the sea.
Enter ASCP in Duck Egg
I carried the desk into the kitchen and started painting it this morning.
 This paint thickens up quickly once opened. I found it helpful to have two brushes handy. One in use and a second one "on deck" for when the first one started to stiffen up a bit.  I also found that covering most of the open can with Glad Press'nSeal really slowed down the thickening process.  I left an opening just large enough to slip the brush in easily.

Painting the wicker was interesting; I soon learned that a circular motion with the brush worked best. If I was doing it again I might pull out a stencil brush to use.  Here's the desk after the first coat.

The second coat is on and looking good, but it's too dark for pics at the moment. I've got ASCP wax on order and can't wait to finish it up..stay tuned, or check our Facebook page for updates

 

15 comments:

  1. That looks fabulous! I haven't painted with the chalk paint yet either. I was thinking I may be the only one.

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  2. Great makeover Jan, the chalk pint looks interesting. Is it called chalk paint because of the texture?

    The estate sales look fantastic, great finds, wish I could come with you.

    Enjoy your weekend, Tam x

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  3. Tricia @ Vintage No. 35 has left a new comment on your post "Is Four Years Too Long to Wait for Annie Sloan?":

    I have some of that paint as well and look forward to doing the 2 paint process.


    Accidentally hit the delete button on my iPad instead of "publish"..sorry Tricia! Glad I still had the email...

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  4. Hi-just started following your blog-been reading for a while. Haven't tried chalk paint yet, but have been dying to! Your project looks great!

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  5. Your little desk is turning out fabulously. I think I must be the only person in blogland not to have tried ASCP but I did buy some of her dark wax while I was on that road trip. Now if we can just get a warm enough day for me to paint a project outside, I can try my new finish. And I love your finds from the auction. It was worth getting up early for. :)

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  6. Looks great! My 93 year old grandmother has this exact desk. She bought it when she was 16, and her's was painted that same green color. Can't wait to see the finished product!

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  7. Love the transformation! Nice color choice! I am going to have to get some of this chalk paint and give it a go! Would love for you to share your makeover at my party! http://theshadyporch.blogspot.com

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  8. I guess it's time I pull out that wicker desk I've had on my "project" list for a couple of years -- and buy me some ASCP. Thanks for the painting tips!

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  9. What a great look. The Annie Sloan really gave it a lift!

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  10. Wonderful transformation! It looks so much better now! Don'tcha just love ASCP...????? ♥

    xoxo laurie

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  11. Looks great. Just a few tips, you can add a little bit of water to the paint to thin it out and make it last longer as well. Adding water to the paint will also help the brush not stiffen up as much. I just pour a bit of paint into a plastic cup, add some water to thin it out and paint that way. Then you don't have to worry about your whole quart of paint drying out.

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  12. Thanks Jennifer...will try that next time!

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  13. Ooooh Jan, That is lovely!!! I am loving the thought of using that paint, but I can't afford it, so I am going to make my own chalk paint. Wish me luck! Well, there is no such things as luck, so I will pray and go for it...hopefully this week!
    Tfhanks so much for the helpful hints, I had never heard those things addressed before.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  14. Soo cute!! Loving it~ thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday!!

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