Athenian Black - Annie Sloan SATIN PAINT decorative paint

Annie Sloan Satin Paint in Athenian Black is a perfect, glossy, pitch-black. Ideal for adding drama, making a monochromatic statement on kitchen cabinets, or contrasting with other colors, this shade was inspired by the shadow figures painted on Ancient Greek pottery.

Annie Sloan satin paint in Athenian Black is a deep, brilliant, and absolute black. Ideal for adding drama, creating a monochromatic effect in kitchen cabinets, or generating contrast with other colors, this shade is inspired by the shadow figures painted on ancient Greek pottery.

Before you start, get to know the basics with our Satin Paint Product Information Sheet.

All surfaces must be clean, dry, and free of any dust, debris or oil-based contaminants before applying Annie Sloan Satin Paint. We advise using a water-based detergent such as sugar soap to thoroughly clean. If you are painting a metal surface, we advise applying a specialist primer underneath Satin Paint. There is no need to apply Wax or Lacquer after Annie Sloan Satin Paint.

Annie Sloan Satin Paint is formulated for interior use on wood and metal, and has two main purposes. Firstly, it's been designed to be used in conjunction with Annie Sloan Wall Paint on skirting, millwork, architraves, doors and other busy areas of the home. Secondly, it's been developed to offer a contemporary-looking “one-step” solution to painting wooden and metal furniture. There is no need to apply Chalk Paint™ Wax or Lacquer to Annie Sloan Satin Paint.

750ml is enough to cover approximately 11 square meters.

When painting flooring, outdoors, or to create decorative effects, we recommend Chalk Paint™ by Annie Sloan.

Please note that colors shown here will vary depending on screen settings. We cannot guarantee that paint colors will exactly match the color you see on screen. If you are in doubt, please order a color card first.

Annie Sloan Satin Paint is a washable, easy-to-clean, quick-drying, water-based interior paint with low volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and a 10% gloss satin finish. It is certified safe for toys and has an A+ rating for EU indoor air quality.

Before you begin, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the basics in the Annie Sloan Satin Paint product information sheet.

All surfaces must be clean, dry, and free of dust, debris, or oil-based contaminants before applying Annie Sloan Satin Paint. We recommend using a water-based detergent, such as sugar soap, for thorough cleaning. If you are painting a metal surface, we recommend applying a special primer before the satin paint. Waxing or varnishing is not necessary after using Annie Sloan Satin Paint.

Annie Sloan Satin Paint is formulated for interior use on wood and metal, and has two main functions:

It is designed to be combined with Annie Sloan Wall Paint on baseboards, moldings, frames, doors and other high-traffic areas in the home.

It has also been developed to offer a modern, one-step solution for painting wooden and metal furniture.

It is not necessary to apply Wax or Chalk Paint™ Varnish over Annie Sloan Satin Paint.

A 750 ml container covers approximately 11 m².

For painting floors, exteriors or creating decorative effects, we recommend Chalk Paint™ by Annie Sloan.

Please note that the colors shown may vary depending on your screen settings. We cannot guarantee that the shades will exactly match what you see on your screen. If you have any doubts, we advise you to request a color chart first.