Would love to see a comparison of these 2 products on fabric furniture. I am getting ready to redo mine. I often will end up adding a little bit of water to the paint (especially on a second coat) to alleviate brush strokes or caking. I have all white furniture and all are used with chalk paint. Is this a fact with fabric as well? Great info -thanks, About 4 years ago I painted a thrift store dresser with Annie Sloan . Rustoleum Linene isn’t a warm white at all, which is what I wanted. I ordered the Anders lamp in white: https://www.potterybarn.com/products/anders-table-lamp/?catalogId=84&sku=9812910&cm_ven=PLA&cm_cat=Google&cm_pla=Lighting%20%3E%20Table%20%26%20Desk%20Lamps&cm_ite=9812910&gclid=CjwKCAjwqqrmBRAAEiwAdpDXtJ3ONZYr1f1Jz2NukzzHbS3fTivsLFAScWV6YnkUOEeTz-6_wcwGtBoCvvUQAvD_BwE. I am now looking forward to trying Rustoleum! You can use polyacrylic as a sealer over chalkpaint. I just wanted to mention the wax. What would you suggest I use to protect rust-oleum paint on furniture? This is very helpful! Any tips plz. That you for this comparison! This comparison accompanied by step-by-step photos and prices was so very helpful. Perhaps that would happen with whatever paint we would use, but I am curious to know if chalk paint is good for exterior painting. I agree! A little of that paint goes a long way. , Oh this post couldn’t have come at a better time! (So is my husband!) I did use the sealer Rust-Oleum offers. Have been looking into How to crackle Annie’spaint- apply 1 normal coat, let dry. I paint a lot of furniture. Welcome to my happy place! Can you tell me what kind of paint brush I should use for this project? No nicks, scratches, or wearing. Canada and you made it very easy. I would use AS AGAIN IF I Can FIND IT LOCALLY. Plus if you go to a home hardware store you can get more color selections. The coverage was terrible – 3 coats vs 1 in Fusion, sanding between coats was much messier. Thanks for the great post! In my experience that stuff seals like the dickens and I would think it would protect the cabinets. Very helpful! That’s a great idea Cynthia and I think that would totally work! Will either be all purpose? Thank you! I don’t think there’s a concern with it being next to a light bulb–it’s not like the high heat that comes off a fireplace or grill. It’s a fantastic product. chair done with the regular chalk paint. I disagree , valspar had wonderful chalked, Now only Rust-Oleum is available I used AS years ago I reallY hate the finish I’m getting with Rust-Oleum. I loved your post. I do not personally like Anne Sloan paint in comparison. Glad the post was helpful Suzanne. But as far as the Rust-Oleum goes, I really do like it. It also did not stick very well to some of the cabinets. I’d be so grateful for any help you could give! Wow you have painted a lot of great stuff Maria! They have it here in our Home Depot Your blog is my new fav!! I like Annie sloan paint, I use it in my workshop on a variety of projects. Hope this helps. So you really can get any colour you’d like! Thanks! Chalked paint can be distressed to achieve a vintage look that will last. We just took the doors apart, and scraped them to be ready for a new coat of paint and I am trying to decide what kind of paint to use to paint them again. Wanting to paint parents old mahogany Highboy and dresser we should already been expertly and taped by my grandfather who was a master Craftsman with paint I’m building. Thank you so much for this post! It dries to a clear hard surface. next up: tinting a quart of rustoleum linen white to some gorgeous color! I used the Annie Sloan paint in Old White and the Rust-Oleum paint in Linen White. Oh that’s awesome! Or only sand the areas of distressing? I have used a chalk paint called Rethunk Junk and also used the Rustoleum Chalk paint. It doesn’t have the same base or binders as actual Chalk Paint does. I disagree with your post. I painted my couch with AS and the result is very nice! Thank you for your info on here. I currently use a DIY recipe for chalk paint (a calcium phosphate version). When it comes to homemade chalk paints, my best luck has been using Liquid Pixie Dust. Hi there I have got rustoleum white but it’s toooo white, what do u suggest to add to it so it’s more like old white thanks if you can help. Please call us at: 1-800-HOME-DEPOT (1-800-466-3337), Please enter in your email address in the following format: you@domain.com. I love this paint. I actually did it on this dining table, which you can see here: https://sarahjoyblog.com/chalk-paint-dining-table-makeover/ It definitely seals better than the wax and I agree, I don’t really like using the wax anymore either. I’ve never tried AS, but I have bought & used the Dutch Boy chalk paint. There is fine chalk dust on every surface of my house, while I get very little dust from Fusion. Found your blog while looking for tips on best paint brushes for using chalk paint and was pleased to find your review on Rustoleum! I really liked both brands but the rustoleum is cheaper by half. Hi Sarah, I’m glad you went thru the hassle of starting this with us. I’m very new to chalk painting so I really appreciate any tips from experts. Again thank you! Since the Rust-Oleum paint dried in a more semi-matte, smooth finish I found it a lot easier to apply the second coat. It looks super bright when you first paint it on but calms down once topcoated to the most beautiful white (and I don’t care for white! Some colors just can’t be replicated, but it sure opens up a lot of possibilities! I have used shoe polish for lots of touch up’s really came in handy I couldn’t find brown paint ! It is a great product as well. Thank you again , Have you tried the Black Dog Salvage Funiture Paint (from the Black Dog Salvage TV Show) It is also a one coat, no prep, low VOC paint. it didn’t work as well for me. Hi, it cost wasn’t a factor which one would you recommend ? Thanks for the comparison… I’m yet to do my first piece and have been researching extensively. I was really surprised too Nikki, but it was cool to see how they perform side-by-side at the same time. What is your favorite brush when painting with Rustoleum Chalk Paint? Now I know! Varathane carries a beautiful matte Sot-Touch Poly that I love and use on most everything I paint now. Particularly happy that you used a difficult darkish table. This simple prep works every time. It looks fantastic! I didn’t try the topcoat to see if it made a difference though. Glad I found this and read the comments. The AS held up much better with little or no paint removal when I removed the paper backing, while I was not so lucky with the Rustoleum. I used the Rust-Oleum paint and the spray finish on a piece of furniture. I prefer the Rustoleum. Working AS paint too much will result in the flashing or ‘caking’ you experienced. The consistency is nie like cottage cheese. I’m nervous to utilize the topcoat from Rustoleum… I’m not sure what to do! I did wonder if i really needed to buy expensive chalk paint to make it work….think that you have given me t he answer x. I think this one will go in the garage for now. Thank you for showing the difference between two similar products,and also how to use when distressing furniture.I personally have only used rust oleum I painted cream bedroom furniture white looks really nice .Thank you for you tips. Extremely helpful go me. This was such a great post, Sarah, thank you for your expertise! Great post!! I’m not a fan of the brushed stroke look(regardless of quality of brush used)…some who claimed to try all chalked paints said they got a smoother finish at a lower price point. Thanks so much!!! I found the second coat of Annie Sloan paint a little harder to apply compared to the Rust-Oleum paint. Hiya friends! I recently discovered Kilz brand about the same price as rust-oleum and on Amazon too with a wider selection of colors. Have you tried any chalk spray paint? The info is very helpful. Thanks for ‘genuine’ comparison. But if I absolutely had to choose just one, I’d probably go with the regular Rust-Oleum chalk paint because I feel like it will be more durable over time. A thought on Rust-o-leums limited colors. She also says her paint doesn’t need a finish wax (although she sells a big line of them). Thanks Kim! The Annie Sloan paint seemed to offer a bit more coverage on the second coat. . I bought the ArtMind chalk paint. Fusion also is much better with the self leveling, and when I waxed over the Rustoleum, the paint actually came off, even after curing for days. I’ve been reading about Annie Sloan forever and really wanted to try it. Thanks for doing this comparison! I’ve used the AS on just about everything in my house and am big on mixing colors as well as color washing. Enjoyed the Annie Sloan and Rust-Oleum comparison. I AM GOING TO PAINT MY COFFEE TABLE/TRUNK FOR THE FIRST TIME. The fact that you need to add water is part of the joy of AS. Would we need to first clean and sand before applying the chalk paint? Can the Rustoleum be used for outdoor applications, furniture, pots, etc? I don’t think rustoleum has a dark wax option like as right? Great article! I have been considering trying my first Annie Sloan Chalk Paint project for months, and even stopped by a boutique shop. Hi Adriane! Thanks so much for doing the comparison and I am still wondering the best product, Fusion, or just any brand of chalk paint for furniture and cabinets! Do you think the Rustoleum Chalked would work for that? , I haven’t done anything else with that spray paint yet actually. Rust-Oleum Chalked Paint creates an ultra-matte finish and provides excellent coverage and adhesion. I’m going to attempt to paint it. It’s been two years now, and my cabinets still look as good as they did the day I painted them. Ace Hardware has more colors available. Thanks for the tip! I’m soooo happy you did this comparison. I’m a pretty big behr fan but dont really have the ability to do my own comparison test!! Do I need to strip the heavy cream paint off the center base or can I just sand it lightly and then apply the Rust-Oleum ? The finished items looked professional. Have ever tried Renaissance Furniture Paint? It rejuvenates furniture and home décor with timeless elegance. I’m just getting started and thought your tips were very useful. Love it. I do plan to distress it afterwards. Lesson learned! The Rust-Oleum chalk paint retails for $17.83 for 30 oz and can be purchased on Amazon, as well as many home improvement stores. Never again. Di. I got a tin tinted a non rustoleum colour. Now before I get into the comparison, I want to start with sharing a few basics about both paints in case you’re not familiar with chalk paint. Thanks for this post. Tricia. whats featured in the main picture would be a good white…What I got was a dark coffee and cream which in some light looks like a bit of grey cement added in – distressed lamp – the style and material are perfect – the color is a mess. It works much better for me and leaves no lines that you need to sand for a smooth finish afterwards. BUT! I’m not a fan of the distressed look tho. I want to paint upholstery and want to know whether I should splurge on Annie Sloan Chalk Paint or use Rustoleum brand. I used the Rustoleum white chalk paint and found a swatch off the wall of the color that I wanted (a very slight off white – not yellowey or tan) and asked the guy at the paint counter if he could tint the chalk paint for me and he said absolutely! Behr chalked style paint can be purchased at Home Depot and is less than Rustoleum. But I have never used AS. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. That is good to know and Menards is SO good at mixing colors. Annie Sloan chalk paint is expensive. The local shop near us sells the paint, gives workshops and allows for local businesses to thrive instead of big box and huge online retailers to continue to grow. Now I mat get started tomorrow. I used to work at a boutique where the owner taught classes about using AS paint. I did one coat only and there are no streaks. And it turned out perfect! So, I found that the Valspar works really well too. Thanks for the tips. Thanks for the thorough review and great photos. I have to disagree. Nothing to complain about! It rejuvenates furniture and home décor with timeless elegance. Thank you for your review! I was pretty sold on AS and have used it for some time. I’m so pleased I found your comparison Sarah! 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