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Can you Paint Metal with Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan?

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Can you paint metal with Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan?

Oh, YES you can!

The Purple Painted Lady® found an article in Better Homes and Gardens in March 2015. It was the last page of the magazine. It featured a blogger,Ciburbanity (Charlotte Smith) I kept it because I was impressed with her project! She painted a metal office cabinet. She noted in the article “I wasn’t sure the {Annie Sloan} Chalk Paint® would adhere to metal as well as it does to wood, but there is not a nick to be found.”

TIP FOR PAINTING METAL WITH CHALK PAINT®:

MIX WITH WATER:  A tip when painting metal or anything super smooth with Chalk Paint®.  Thin your paint with water.  Maybe add 20 to 25% to your paint.  So, if you had 1 cup of paint- you could add UP TO 1/4 cup of water.  (it does not matter the unit of measure- just keep this ratio the same)

APPLY 1ST COAT AND THEN WAIT 24 HOURS:

Then, paint your first coat.  Make sure it is uniform and light.  Not a dry brush, but you do not want to apply it heavy.  Then…..WAIT!  Wait 24 hours before applying your second coat…and …..don’t try to scratch the paint off because you will be successful.  There is a lot of science in paint products and give the paint the time it needs to allow its chemistry to happen.  After 24 hours, then paint your second coat.  You can either thin your paint again, to create a smoother finish – OR…use it straight out of the can.   Your choice!

Once your piece is all painted and you love the look of it- apply your wax.  Note though- don’t be aggressive when applying or removing the wax on the corners of your piece.  You do not want to rub hard enough where it ends up acting like a wet distress.    OK?!

The Purple Painted Lady Painting Metal Chalk Paint Better Homes and Gardens

WANT TO GET SOME FREE STUFF?:

The Purple Painted Lady® LOVES seeing “before & after” photos from her customers!  And in fact- we always send a thank you gift if we use your images and story.  So, please feel free to share your photos and a little write up by emailing them to Trish at takuntz@rochester.rr.com!  Remember to include a few details of your project, any tips/tricks that you like to do that help you, or even something you learned through the process that another person could benefit from!
 

BUY PRODUCT FROM …..THE PURPLE PAINTED LADY®:

First- if you have a local stockist- go visit them and build a relationship with them.  Go to them with your questions and project issues.  BUT- if you do not have a local stockist- we invite you to try our customer service!

As for buying any of the products we mentioned earlier in this post- I hope that you select The Purple Painted Lady® to be your one stop resource!  We have two locations in western NY.  Check out our Information tab and come and meet us!  Otherwise- if you are not located near me- the following information may apply to you.  This information is directed to those who do NOT have a local stockist.  Because if you do – go and meet them, shop from them and build a relationship with them.  The guidance, information and knowledge they share with you – will be invaluable.  But, if you are in a location where there is no one selling paint products- and you must buy on-line- consider us.  With that said, visit www.anniesloan.com to find a stockist near you.
 
We are here to help you, our customers!  We want you to be successful!  And, just so you know, when you place an order with The Purple Painted Lady™:
 
SOME OF THE REASONS WE THINK THE PURPLE PAINTED LADY® CUSTOMER SERVICE IS THE BEST:
 
*  We sell Chalk Paint® for $34.95
*  If you order before 3 pm EASTERN TIME any day Monday thru Friday – we will ship out your package that SAME day.
*  We ship orders out every since week day all over the US.
*  We offer low flat rate UPS shipping cost so if you are one town away or 10 states away- the shipping cost is the same.
*  We have awesome follow up customer service, too!
 
Here is a link to our on-line shop=>  http://shop.thepurplepaintedlady.com/
 
: )  And I will be here to help you as you progress through your future project!  And if I do say so myself- we offer the BEST customer service that you will ever experience!Lastly- if I was helpful to you- ….please consider leaving a positive review on my Facebook business page sharing your positive experience or thoughts about The Purple Painted Lady®.  Here is a link to my Facebook page=> http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Purple-Painted-Lady/291882785710    This really helps me!  (wink, wink!)
XO
Trish

The Purple Painted Lady® ~ the serial no. is 86/641,416 with the US Trademark Office

PLEASE VISIT OUR LOCATIONS!

Link to our open hours by location- click HERE.

our MAIN STORE at 77 West Main Street in Macedon, NY 14502

77 Main street with phone number

 

OR

3200 West Ridge Road in Rochester, NY 14626 (The Shops On West Ridge)

The shops on west ridge pic 3200 The Purple Painted Lady

Annie Sloan’s Sanding Pads

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The Purple Painted Lady® are super excited about Annie Sloan’s new sanding pads  that come in various grits.!  They are awesome for sanding or doing a wet distress!  Click HERE to purchase!

Sanding Pads at The Purple Painted Lady

Sanding Pads at The Purple Painted Lady

They are reusable – which means once you have saturated the sponge with paint particles from sanding, just run it under warm water with a little dish soap and clean them out to use again and again!

They are a great size also in that they are not too big and not too small.

Sanding Pads Annie Sloan The Purple Painted Lady 5 inches

The blue sanding pad is a coarse grit, red is medium and the green is fine grit. Always start with the coarse or medium grit, working your way to the fine grit.  If wanting to use them as a wet distress, just moisten the sponge side and squeeze out any excess water.

If interested in purchasing a 3 pack which retail for $10 from The Purple Painted Lady® – just use this link here =>   https://thepurplepaintedlady.3dcartstores.com/Sanding-Pads–Annie-Sloan-PKG-of-3Reusable-fine-medium-course-grit_p_435.html

We always ship out your items lickety split!!!

Provence Chalk Paint® on Front Doors by Helen Going!

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The Purple Painted Lady® loves the transformation that Helen Going did to the interior of her front doors of her home!

The Purple Painted Lady Helen Going Finished Doors Provence

Helen felt her front doors lacked character.  Her words were, “Our front door was boring, but had possibilities. It was white, and just blah.”  What do you think?:

The Purple Painted Lady Helen Going Doors Prep

From The Purple Painted Lady Helen Going Whole Room full

 

 

MATERIALS USED:

Provence Chalk Paint®

Annie Sloan Clear Wax

Annie Sloan Dark Wax

Helen says that they now LOVE their front doors!

The Purple Painted Lady Provence Helen Going Collage

The Purple Painted Lady® suggests wiping the doors down with Mineral Spirits, especially around the door knob.  Be careful not to drip this on your pretty floor!  Then do a clear water rinse.  Once all is dry- then begin painting.  As for using the clear and dark wax- The Purple Painted Lady® included detailed instructions in purchases and we have that same information here on line for you!

WANT TO WIN FREE STUFF?:
The Purple Painted Lady LOVES seeing “before & after” photos from her customers!  And in fact- we always send a thank you gift if we use your images and story.  So, please feel free to share your photos and a little write up by emailing them to Trish at takuntz@rochester.rr.com!  Remember to include a few details of your project, any tips/tricks that you like to do that help you, or even something you learned through the process that another person could benefit from!
 

BUY PRODUCT FROM …..THE PURPLE PAINTED LADY®:

First- if you have a local stockist- go visit them and build a relationship with them.  Go to them with your questions and project issues.  BUT- if you do not have a local stockist- we invite you to try our customer service!

As for buying any of the products we mentioned earlier in this post- I hope that you select The Purple Painted Lady® to be your one stop resource!  We have two locations in western NY.  Check out our Information tab and come and meet us!  Otherwise- if you are not located near me- the following information may apply to you.  This information is directed to those who do NOT have a local stockist.  Because if you do – go and meet them, shop from them and build a relationship with them.  The guidance, information and knowledge they share with you – will be invaluable.  But, if you are in a location where there is no one selling paint products- and you must buy on-line- consider us.  With that said, visit www.anniesloan.com to find a stockist near you.
 
We are here to help you, our customers!  We want you to be successful!  And, just so you know, when you place an order with The Purple Painted Lady:
 
SOME OF THE REASONS WE THINK OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE IS THE BEST:
 
*  We sell Chalk Paint® for $34.95
*  If you order before 3 pm EASTERN TIME any day Monday thru Friday – we will ship out your package that SAME day.
*  We ship orders out every since week day all over the US.
*  We offer low flat rate UPS shipping cost so if you are one town away or 10 states away- the shipping cost is the same.
*  We have awesome follow up customer service, too!
 
Here is a link to our on-line shop=>  http://shop.thepurplepaintedlady.com/
 
: )  And I will be here to help you as you progress through your future project!  And if I do say so myself- we offer the BEST customer service that you will ever experience!Lastly- if I was helpful to you- ….please consider leaving a positive review on my Facebook business page sharing your positive experience or thoughts about The Purple Painted Lady.  Here is a link to my Facebook page=> http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Purple-Painted-Lady/291882785710    This really helps me!  (wink, wink!)
XO
Trish

The Purple Painted Lady® ~ the serial no. is 86/641,416 with the US Trademark Office

PLEASE VISIT OUR LOCATIONS!

Link to our open hours by location- click HERE.

our MAIN STORE at 77 West Main Street in Macedon, NY 14502

77 Main street with phone number

OR

3200 West Ridge Road in Rochester, NY 14626 (The Shops On West Ridge)

The shops on west ridge pic 3200 The Purple Painted Lady

 

FREE WAX DEMO in Macedon, NY Tues, Feb. 16th at NOON

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FREE CLINIC On how to apply Clear Wax over CHALK PAINT® on Tuesday, February 16th at NOON at 77 Main Street in Macedon, NY 14502.

Store front 77 Main Street Sidewalk sale Facebook profile photo vertical website

Do you have questions like:

Why would you use wax as a top coat?

What are the benefits of wax?

What should I be aware of regarding usage and maintenance for wax?

What is the durability like?

How do you apply it?

How do you know if you have enough applied?   Wax on Rag The Purple Painted Lady about to wax off carbon

What if you have too much?

How do you remove the excess?

What is the maintenance?

There is a Dark Wax?

I can tint the clear wax with CHALK PAINT®?

What tools do I use to apply or to remove?

Can I paint over the wax?

Please show up on time- since we will not be going back over information as we progress through the hour.

Feel free to register on our Facebook EVENT page HERE

GIVE-A-WAY on February 12th at 10am Eastern on our Facebook Page

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FACEBOOK GIVE-A-WAY ..a little pre-Valentine painting!

We are loving Emperor’s Silk Chalk Paint® with Clear & Dark Wax.

Looking for an idea to add a pop of color to a front hallway?  This is it!

This bright pure red is like the red silk lining of a jacket, because of the way it looks we love it used as a interior of a cupboard or drawer. I also love it for accenting! Use it inside a cabinet or a drawer for a fun unexpected pop of color!

 

Emperors Silk Chalk Paint Dark Wax The Purple Painted Lady

(And everyone said to remove the rippled veneer. …I said. . EMBRACE it!)

 

Primer red Sample Board Comparison The Purple Painted Lady Chalk Paint Antoinette Emperor Silk Close up Chalk Paint

Post your painted pieces done in Emperor’s Silk on our Facebook page (CLICK HERE )  and the image with the MOST LIKES at 10am Eastern on Friday, Feb. 12th and…one of you who LIKES THE POST….will BOTH win Annie Sloan’s “Chalk Paint® Workbook”

 

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Work Book 2015 The Purple Painted Lady

 

XO
Trish

The Purple Painted Lady™ ~ the serial no. is 86/641,416 with the US Trademark Office

 

WANT TO WIN FREE STUFF?:
The Purple Painted Lady LOVES seeing “before & after” photos from her customers!  And in fact- we always send a thank you gift if we use your images and story.  So, please feel free to share your photos and a little write up by emailing them to Trish at takuntz@rochester.rr.com!  Remember to include a few details of your project, any tips/tricks that you like to do that help you, or even something you learned through the process that another person could benefit from!
 

BUY PRODUCT FROM …..THE PURPLE PAINTED LADY™:

First- if you have a local stockist- go visit them and build a relationship with them.  Go to them with your questions and project issues.  BUT- if you do not have a local stockist- we invite you to try our customer service!

As for buying any of the products we mentioned earlier in this post- I hope that you select The Purple Painted Lady™ to be your one stop resource!  We have two locations in western NY.  Check out our Information tab and come and meet us!  Otherwise- if you are not located near me- the following information may apply to you.  This information is directed to those who do NOT have a local stockist.  Because if you do – go and meet them, shop from them and build a relationship with them.  The guidance, information and knowledge they share with you – will be invaluable.  But, if you are in a location where there is no one selling paint products- and you must buy on-line- consider us.  With that said, visit www.anniesloan.com to find a stockist near you.
 
We are here to help you, our customers!  We want you to be successful!  And, just so you know, when you place an order with The Purple Painted Lady:
 
SOME OF THE REASONS WE THINK OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE IS THE BEST:
 
*  We sell Chalk Paint® for $34.95
*  If you order before 3 pm EASTERN TIME any day Monday thru Friday – we will ship out your package that SAME day.
*  We ship orders out every since week day all over the US.
*  We offer the lowest flat rate UPS shipping cost so if you are one town away or 10 states away- the shipping cost is the same.
*  We have awesome follow up customer service, too!
 
 
And- it is my paint sales that keep me in business and allow me to be here to help you.  (my shameless but honest plug)    Here is a link to our on-line shop=>  http://shop.thepurplepaintedlady.com/
 

: )  And I will be here to help you as you progress through your future project!  And if I do say so myself- we offer the BEST customer service that you will ever experience!Lastly- if I was helpful to you- ….please consider leaving a positive review on my Facebook business page sharing your positive experience or thoughts about The Purple Painted Lady.  Here is a link to my Facebook page=> http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Purple-Painted-Lady/291882785710    This really helps me!  (wink, wink!)

Trish

PLEASE VISIT OUR TWO LOCATIONS!

our MAIN STORE at 77 West Main Street in Macedon, NY 14502

77 Main street with phone number

 

OR

3200 West Ridge Road in Rochester, NY 14626 (The Shops On West Ridge)

The shops on west ridge pic 3200 The Purple Painted Lady