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Perfect for modern interiors, this cool, clean white makes a crisp contrast with strong colours. Please note: this pure white has the least covering power of all the colours so may require more than one coat or is best applied over a coat of Country Grey.

The colour of chalk and gesso, this is a cool soft white without pink or yellow in it. Old White works with everything but for the quintessential French look use it over Paris Grey. It can also be added to any of the other colours to lighten them and make

Soft, gentle Paris Grey is inspired by the painted furniture found in elegant French châteaux or old Swedish manor houses. It’s made from a mix of blue and orange, so it works naturally well with these complementaries. Use it over Primer Red or Cream, or

Graphite is a soft black inspired by Lamp Black, a traditional pigment. It works for many interiors from neoclassical to modern. When waxed, it becomes a beautiful black like dark slate.

CLEAR WAX.
Is used to seal and protect furniture and walls painted with Chalk Paint™.

DARK WAX.
Can be used to age and give texture to your paintwork.

BLACK WAX.
Will give a cool, dark finish to your paintwork, bringing out texture in brushwork and mouldings, as well as darkening and enriching colours.

WHITE WAX.
Can be used to soften and lighten Chalk Paint™ colours.

Named after the blue found in classic Aubusson rugs from France, this colour is inspired directly by the development of Prussian Blue in the late 18th Century. It’s the perfect colour for a Swedish interior.

This soft greenish blue stems from the first discovery of a good blue pigment in the 18th Century, which was then lightened with white. It can be described as a Rococo blue, as nothing says French and Swedish interiors quite like this colour.

The south of France has shutters and doors painted in a range of turquoise blue greens, some bright and some faded. Provence was inspired by these colours. It also works beautifully for a modern look.

Florence is a sophisticated grand colour found in neoclassical Italian and French interiors and on painted furniture. The colour originates from copper green minerals and malachite. It’s also a great modern 20th Century colour.

36 COLOURS.
So many choices. The colour sample card can help you plan your next project.

PURE BRISTLE BRUSHES.
Perfect for producing a textured, vintage finish.

FLAT BLUE BRUSHES.
Designed to take a large amount of paint and to apply the paint evenly, minimizing brush marks.

WAX BRUSHES.
The best way to apply soft wax. The long, full bristles are firm yet flexible for a smooth, easy application.

Versailles is a colour inspired by fine old French furniture and gilded doors. It is sophisticated and gentle, yet it works well with modern pieces too. This is a hue that picks up other colours well and changes character accordingly.

Country Grey is a perfect cool soft neutral. Made with raw umber pigment, it is the classic choice for so much painted furniture. It is also a great foil for other colours.

Old Ochre is the faded darkened cream colour seen on old French painted furniture, woodwork and door exteriors. Apply Dark Chalk Paint® Wax to make the colour more intense and evocative of Paris, or keep it clean as a neutral foil to other colours.

Cream is based on the traditional yellowish colour that was used on old woodwork. You can use it as part of a retro 1950's look or pair it with Paris Grey for a vintage French look.

COLOUR RECIPES.
Featuring 40 inspiring step-by-step projects, this book demonstrates the easy way to upcycle furniture and transform your home.

QUICK AND EASY TRANSFORMATIONS.
Learn to create different finishes and effects to change everyday rooms and furnishings into something special.

ROOM RECIPES.
Filled with inspirational photography, covering a diverse range of interior styles.

PAINT EVERYTHING.
Learn about printing, stenciling, gilding, transferring images, and dyeing fabric, as well as all the secrets of making the most of Chalk Paint™.