Learn all about Pure White Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan and find inspiring Chalk Painted furniture and decor ideas below.
Pure White Chalk Paint
This bright white gives a clean and classic look. This white has been compared to the color of printer paper (which sounds boring, but it’s actually beautiful!). Depending on your piece, you might want to prime first to avoid any problems with wood tannins bleeding through. Go here to learn all about how to properly prep furniture for painting.
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Personally I love Pure White more than the other similar Chalk Paint colors (Original and Old White). The bright versatile hue makes it my favorite, and in my opinion, the best white Chalk Paint color. It also distresses easily and looks great on farmhouse style projects.
How to Seal Pure White Chalk Paint
To seal Pure White Chalk Paint, apply Annie Sloan’s clear or white wax with a wax brush or lint-free cloth to keep the bright color. Sealing with brown or black wax will completely change the look of your piece. It’s always advised to apply clear wax first before using a dark wax color to control how dark the piece actually gets. You can then apply more clear wax on top to remove some of the darker wax.
Painted Furniture Ideas in Pure White Chalk Paint
Pure White Chalk Paint Apothecary Cabinet
Curbside cabinet repaired and repurposed into a faux apothecary cabinet with card catalog hardware.
Pure White Chalk Paint French Provincial Desk Makeover
Vintage desk painted in Pure White with bright pink accents and decoupage floral paper in the drawers.
Pure White Bookcase - Two Simple Furniture Makeovers
Sweet bookcase painted in Pure White and lightly distressed.
Chalk Painted Antique Vanity
This lovely antique was repaired and then stained and painted - and sold within 5 minutes when the market opened!
Chest Makeover + Layered Paint Technique
Thrifted chest painted in layers with an added image transfer.
Chalk Painted Thrifted Nesting Tables
Nesting tables updated with Pure White and Paris Grey, and added rub-on image transfers.
Repurposed Chest Lid to Modern Farmhouse Bench
A rescued lid from a broken chest is transformed into a bench with modern hairpin legs.
Chalk Painted Metal - Trio of Thrifted Home Decor Makeovers
Thrifted metal caddy updated with Chalk Paint and stenciled for a charming new look.
To buy Pure White Chalk Paint, click here to find your nearest Annie Sloan stockist.
To learn more, read Chalk Paint 101: Complete Beginner’s Guide to Chalk Painting Furniture or click the image below.
Lizzy says
Great post. Pure White is my favorite, too. It’s my go-to color for most projects because it’s bright and clean. I once painted a secretary in Old White that I thought I would sell, but ended up keeping because I had the perfect spot for it. I just wish I had painted it in Pure White. It looks dingy to me. Someday I’ll repaint it, or if I downsize, sell it.
Jen, Girl in the Garage says
Yes I agree! Actually the formula for Old White has changed a little… it used to have a bit of a yellowish tint to it, but it doesn’t anymore. Pure White just goes with pretty much anything. 🙂