If you’re just after a kitchen refresh rather than a full-scale renovation, we have the DIY tips you need. Paint expert Annie Sloan shows us the fastest way to update kitchen cupboards by simply using Chalk Paint and Chalk Paint Wax.

YOU WILL NEED

1 x 120ml Chalk Paint in French Linen

1 x 120mlChalk Paint Wax

1 x Large Flat Brush

1 x Small Chalk Paint Wax Brush

1 x Annie Sloan Fine Sanding Pad

1 x cotton cloth

STEPS

1. First, remove the doors and any hardware. Give them a wash with soapy water. Paint the cupboards in your chosen chalk paint. Here Annie is using French Linen.
2. When applying your chalk paint, use a large flat brush using bold, confident strokes. Feather out the paint in all directions to get rid of any visible brush strokes.
3. When you’ve covered the whole surface of your cabinet, leave it to dry. Paint a second coat of chalk paint using light strokes to ensure the surface is smooth and even.
4. Once the chalk paint is totally dry, use a fine sanding pad to gently sand over the surface of your cabinet door to smooth out any imperfections. The washable pads are flexible, which enables you to get into all the detailed areas.
5. Wax the door using clear chalk paint wax and a small chalk paint wax brush, making sure it really goes into the paint. Remove excess with a lint-free cloth. Leave the wax to harden before applying another coat, allowing at least a day, if possible.
6. Wax the doors two or three times to make sure your finish is really strong and so that it seals your cabinets. Finally, for a polished finish, you can buff the wax with a cotton cloth. It shouldn’t take too much effort to get a beautiful sheen.

ANNIE’S TOP TIP: “I recommend starting with the recesses and details of your cabinets first before you paint the flat areas. Really work the tip of your brush into the crevasses. Remember to hold your brush as shown to get maximum purchase and to remain in control.”

For Annie Sloan chalk paint stockists in the ACT region, visit anniesloan.com/stockists

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