It looks like Amazon currently offers seven different colors, whereas Annie Sloan has three to four times that many.Īll right, that was a LONG one folks.

The only real limitation I see with the Rust-Oleum paint is that you don’t have a large color selection.

You can read about that fiasco with our bathroom vanities here. Not only is it crazy expensive, but I don’t think it does much at all other than smooth down the rough, dry finish. You might remember that I chalk painted our bathroom vanities and after that experience, I can say the wax doesn’t do much “protecting” in my personal opinion. And to be really honest with you guys, I don’t think the Annie Sloan wax makes much of a difference either. I’m just not sure how helpful that would be. It dries to a very smooth finish that is actually really nice. I think you could get away with not using it with the Rust-Oleum paint.

Both brands also offer a protective top coat or wax, which is supposed to seal the paint and help protect against damage.

It’s easy to apply, it adheres well, the finish is smooth, and it’s overall a really great option. And you can’t beat the price–it’s almost half the cost, which is a HUGE savings. I’m honestly a little surprised by that, just because I’ve loved Annie Sloan paint for so many years now, but I really do think this version from Rust-Oleum is just as good after going through this comparison. However, if I had to pick just one I’d go with the Rust-Oleum Chalked Paint.

Overall I’d say these two paints are extremely similar.

I applied both with a regular paint brush. I used the Annie Sloan paint in Old White and the Rust-Oleum paint in Linen White. First of all, I wanted to see how well these paints would cover the scuffs and markings. I chose this one because of its dark finish and the fact that there’s some damage on the top. Let’s do this comparison! Here’s the table I used for this project.

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.The Annie Sloan chalk paint retails for $34.95 for 32 oz and can generally only be purchased at a painting boutique or shop.Both are supposed to dry in a matte finish.Both are low-odor and easy to clean up.

Can be easily distressed for a vintage look.Can be applied to a variety of surfaces, such as wood, glass, metal, ceramic, and even plastic.You just grab your piece of furniture and start painting. No sanding is required, no primer needed. Both the Annie Sloan chalk paint and the Rust-Oleum version allow for minimal prep work.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. I was actually pretty surprised at some of my observations and I’m excited to share the results with you fine folks today!Īnnie Sloan Chalk Paint vs Rust-Oleum Chalked Paint- Covering the Basics I grabbed an old table that worked perfectly for this little experiment and I got to work. Well this weekend I was in the mood for a little painting fun so I decided to do a side-by-side comparison between these two products. I picked it up at Home Depot about a month ago and I’ve used it on a few small things here and there. Recently I’ve been growing more curious about some of the alternatives that are popping up on the market, like the Rust-Oleum chalked paint. It’s actually what led me to fall in love with painting furniture in the first place. I’ve been using it for about six years now and I even wrote a post about my top ten chalk painting tips, which you can check out here if you’re interested.

Now you guys know I’ve been a big fan of the Annie Sloan chalk paint for a looooong time. Today’s post is one I’ve been thinking about doing for quite a while now and it’s a comparison between the Annie Sloan chalk paint vs the Rust-Oleum chalked paint. Hiya friends! And happppppppy Monday to you.

Rustoleum chalk paint colors