Annie Sloan Gloss Lacquer

Annie Sloan Gloss Lacquer

Chalk Paint® Lacquer is the finishing touch your painted pieces deserve — a hard-wearing, water-based polyacrylic varnish with built-in UV protection that seals and protects your work for the long term. It goes on perfectly clear, dries quickly, and won't yellow over time. Reliable, beautiful, and built to last.

The Gloss finish gives a light, polished sheen — not ultra-glossy, just that elegant luminosity that makes a piece look truly finished. Because it dries completely clear, it preserves the exact colour of your Chalk Paint® without altering it in any way.

Where Gloss Lacquer Works Best

Gloss Lacquer is the go-to protective topcoat for surfaces that take a beating in everyday life. It's especially well suited to high-use pieces where durability matters as much as beauty.

• Dining tables and chairs
• Kitchen cabinets and benchtops
• Outdoor furniture
• Floors and skirting boards
• Any high-traffic furniture piece

How to Apply Gloss Lacquer

Allow your Chalk Paint® to dry fully before you begin. Stir the lacquer gently — never shake — and apply in thin, even coats with a good quality brush or roller. Allow each coat to dry fully (around 1–2 hours) before applying the next. For surfaces like dining tables that see heavy daily use, two to three coats will give you the most durable result.

Pro Tip

Lightly sand between coats with a fine 320-grit sandpaper for an ultra-smooth, professional finish. Wipe away any dust before applying the next coat — it makes all the difference.

Gloss vs. Matt — Which Finish Is Right for You?

Both finishes are equally tough and durable — it really comes down to the look you're after. Gloss Lacquer dries completely clear and gives a light, polished sheen, preserving your Chalk Paint® colour exactly as painted. Matt Lacquer gives a flat finish and will slightly deepen the colour, similar to the effect of Chalk Paint® Wax. If you love the colour you've painted and want to keep it true, Gloss is your answer.

Technical Information

• Size: 750ml tin
• Coverage: One 750ml tin covers approximately 19 square metres (204 ft²)
• Finish: Gloss (light sheen)
• Formula: Water-based polyacrylic varnish
• UV Protection: Yes — colours stay vibrant over time
• Colour Effect: Dries completely clear — does not alter Chalk Paint® colour
• Dry Time: 1–2 hours between coats