Bent on Life · Paint Guide

Which paint is
right for me?

Furniture, walls, doors or trims? Annie Sloan has a paint designed for each kind of project. Use our simple guide to find the right finish before you start.

Start with what you're painting. Three paints · Three different purposes
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Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Arles
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™
The creative choice

Chalk Paint™

Best for furniture & creative transformations

The iconic decorative paint created by Annie Sloan. Chalk Paint™ is incredibly versatile and ideal when you want to transform, upcycle or completely reinvent a piece.

  • Ideal for furniture and decorative projects
  • Works across a wide variety of surfaces
  • Usually requires very little preparation
  • Create smooth, textured, aged or distressed finishes
  • Finish with Annie Sloan Wax or Lacquer for protection
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Annie Sloan Wall Paint in Canvas
Annie Sloan Wall Paint
The room-transforming choice

Wall Paint

Best for walls & ceilings

Annie Sloan Wall Paint is designed specifically for interiors, giving walls and ceilings a beautifully rich, durable matt finish that is practical for everyday living.

  • Designed for interior walls and ceilings
  • Beautiful matt finish
  • Washable and scrubbable
  • Made for busy everyday spaces
  • No Wax or Lacquer required afterwards
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Annie Sloan Satin Paint in Canvas
Annie Sloan Satin Paint
The contemporary choice

Satin Paint

Best for interior wood & metal

Annie Sloan Satin Paint gives interior wood and metal a smooth, contemporary soft-sheen finish. It's ideal when you want a durable painted surface without adding a separate Wax or Lacquer.

  • For interior wood and metal
  • Ideal for doors, trims, skirting and furniture
  • Soft 10% sheen
  • Washable and wipeable
  • No Wax or Lacquer required afterwards
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Still deciding?

The quick answer.

Think about the surface first. Once you know what you're painting, choosing the right Annie Sloan product becomes much easier.

I'm transforming a piece of furniture.
Choose Chalk Paint™
I'm painting my walls or ceiling.
Choose Wall Paint
I'm painting doors, skirting or interior timber.
Choose Satin Paint
I want a creative, aged or textured furniture finish.
Choose Chalk Paint™
I want a smooth, modern finish on wood or metal.
Choose Satin Paint
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