Overview

Craig & Rose Artisan Chalk Wash paints are ideal to bring raw depth and texture to your space. Excellent on feature walls, this Artisan translucent effect is great at creating a warm atmosphere and comes in 4 colours. From marble to fresh plaster look, it will add character in a unique way as it is up to you to apply it using large or small brush strokes, on a light or dark base coat, resulting in a very personal piece of art.

Creates a bespoke result
Can also be used for craft projects

It is recommended to apply Chalk Wash over a base coat of . Pair with a similar shade for a more understated look, a complimentary neutral for a more vivid texture or a contrasting colour for a bold statement.

Area	Interior
Recommended Use	Walls, Feature walls
Base	Water-Based
Coverage	Up to 10m² per litre
Drying Time	4 Hours
Recommended Coats	1 Coat
Application Method	Brush, Sponge or Rag
VOC Levels	Medium
Clean Up	Remove as much paint as possible from equipment before cleaning with water. Clean hands with warm soapy water.

Preparation

Ensure the surface is clean, dry and free from oil, dirt and grease or flaking coatings.

Remove loose or flaking paint, fill cracks or holes with filler and sand smooth.
Abrade any silk, satin or glossy surfaces before painting over.
Treat any mould with scouring pad and bleach solution (1 part to 3 with water), leave on surface for 15 minutes then wash with clean water and dry.
New dry plaster, or porous surfaces should be primed with a coat of or other suitable primers.
Always apply a contrasting colour of matt emulsion before the Chalk Wash, it is recommended to use
Ensure the emulsion basecoat has dried for at least 4 hours before applying Chalk Wash.

Note: Do not apply in temperatures near freezing as this will seriously slow down the drying and may destroy the structure of the paint. Do not apply to highly absorbent or highly shiny surfaces.

Application

Always apply a contrasting colour of matt emulsion before the Chalk Wash, it is recommended to use

As with all of the Artisan paint effects, it is suggested that you practice the application process on a separate board/s where possible to allow you to discover your preferred result, trying a few different application tools to see what suits your scheme best.

Stir thoroughly prior to use.
Apply in blocks of around 1m square then create the pattern required by using different types of brush at different angles or use a rag rolling or bagging technique.
Blend in carefully further blocks taking care at overlaps to cover the whole wall
If two people are available then one can apply the wash and the other come behind and create the pattern.

Note: Do not apply a second coat as this may hide the translucent effect.

Always follow manufacturer's instructions found on the tin