{"id":22646,"date":"2020-01-24T14:37:03","date_gmt":"2020-01-24T14:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anniesloan.com\/us\/faqs\/"},"modified":"2025-02-19T02:37:35","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T10:37:35","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.anniesloan.com\/us\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#usechalkpaint\">How to use Chalk Paint\u00ae<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#applyingwax\">Applying Chalk Paint\u00ae Wax<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#waxcure\">Letting Chalk Paint\u00ae Wax cure<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a name=\"usechalkpaint\"><\/a>How to use Chalk Paint\u00ae Wax<\/h3>\n<p>As a rough guide, one litre of Chalk Paint\u00ae covers aproximately 13 square metres, or the equivalent of a small welsh dresser or china hutch.<\/p>\n<p>For most purposes, one coat of paint is enough. Chalk Paint\u00ae adheres to almost any surface, and there is rarely any need to sand or prime before painting.<\/p>\n<p>To get started, tip pot upside down and shake before use. Then open and stir well. If paint is too thick just add a little water and stir. For the best results, we recommend using a good quality paintbrush like the Chalk Paint\u00ae Brushes to apply the paint.<\/p>\n<p>You can paint Chalk Paint\u00ae over Chalk Paint\u00ae Wax.<\/p>\n<p>Want to know more? Each Annie Sloan Stockist can offer you workshops and practical advice on these and other tips from the Annie Sloan Method.<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"applyingwax\"><\/a>Applying Chalk Paint\u00ae Wax<\/h3>\n<p>Chalk Paint\u00ae Wax is the perfect complement for Chalk Paint\u00ae paint. In fact, we\u2019d say it\u2019s an essential partner! It adds durability, deepens the colours and gives a very slight sheen. It\u2019s really easy to get sensational results \u2013 just use a cotton rag, or your Chalk Paint\u00ae Wax Brush, to get it into corners and crevices.<\/p>\n<p>As a very rough guide, you will need one 500ml tin of wax for every 3-4 litres of paint \u2013 of course, this will vary depending on how many coats of paint or wax you use to cover a piece. And it&#8217;s always best to have a little wax left over for touching up. With the lid tightly on, it will last indefinitely.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to use Chalk Paint\u00ae Applying Chalk Paint\u00ae Wax Letting Chalk Paint\u00ae Wax cure How to use Chalk Paint\u00ae Wax As a rough guide, one litre of Chalk Paint\u00ae covers aproximately 13 square metres, or the equivalent of a small welsh dresser or china hutch. For most purposes, one coat of paint is enough. 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