Like deep Parma violets or blue lavender, Old Violet is a Chalk Paint™ colour inspired by the purple found in 18th Century interiors as well as ancient Rome. Beautiful on its own or paired with red for a little Parisian boho. Paint Type and Size: Water based high performance Annie Sloan Chalk Paint 1 Litre. A unique decorative paint for furniture, walls and paint effects. How To Use: Make sure the surface is clean and dry. Remove loose coats of old paint or lacquer first. Paint one or two coats. Drying time is approx. 1- 2 hours, depending on conditions. Multiple Surfaces: Chalk Paint adheres to most surfaces such as wood, glass, metal, plastic and old painted surfaces etc. You rarely need to sand or prime before painting. Annie always recommends performing a small test patch - and then you can get stuck into the fun bit! Sealing: Chalk Paint should be sealed with Chalk Paint Wax or Chalk Paint Lacquer to protect and finish. Use a lint free cloth or Wax Brush to apply. Work the wax into the Chalk Paint and wipe away excess before leaving to dry. Get Creative: Chalk Paint can be used for a number of different paint effects including two colour distressing, textured look and smooth modern. Eco Friendly Formula: Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is child friendly, and has low VOC's Coverage: Approx 13 square meter per litre. Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is the original and favourite furniture paint used by thousands of professionals accross the world.