Annie herself is a big fan of the wax: "I love to use my Dark Chalk Paint Wax to create an antique look and bring out the texture of my paint work, or I’ll use my Black Chalk Paint Wax to create ...

Black is a versatile neutral, but it can look stark in certain interior design schemes. To help soften the look, add texture with chalk paint. Here, Martin used Athenian Black to create a layered ...

Sloan says that a Chalk Paint DIY can do the trick to give them a total refresh. If you’re seeking a traditional look, opt for a classic shade such as black, white, navy, or gray. For a more ...

She painted the material with black chalk paint and let it dry. • Using a fish pattern she made out of cardboard, she traced the fish shape onto the center of the seat. From there she ...

While many companies have attempted to create chalky paints, the original is Chalk Paint® Decorative Paint by Annie Sloan. She developed it in 1990, and the collection is still going strong ...

What's her secret? Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint, a no-prep decorative paint that is making enthusiastic DIYers out of people who thought they had two left hands when it came to upcycling furniture.

My heart was set on black soapstone, but it’s pricey. I had great luck with chalk paint on many different projects because it adheres to almost anything, cleans easy, long lasting and available ...