Annie Sloan is a household name in junking circles as the inventor of Chalk Paint, a decorative, quick-drying, water-based paint that can be applied to nearly any surface without sanding or priming.

When Annie Sloan created Chalk Paint in 1990, she never imagined that it would become the go-to decorative paint for anyone embarking on a do-it-yourself home project—which is exactly what it is today ...