Why Use Wax to Finish Your Milk Paint Project

Once you’ve found a milk paint color you love and paint your project, don’t forget the finishing step — applying a topcoat of wax. Is wax absolutely necessary to completing your milk paint project? Not really, but using wax does add a nice durable finish and tough coat to your piece while adding luster and [...]

The Best Paint Brushes to Use with Milk Paint

There are many different types of paint brushes to select from when applying milk paint on your next DIY paint project. There are no right or wrong brushes to use as milk paint is a versatile substance and is quite forgiving of any mistakes, so it mainly comes down to personal preference and your budget. [...]

How to Create a Rustic Look With Milk Paint

If you want to add a touch of farmhouse style, rustic charm to your home decor, there’s no better way to do it than by up-cycling or refinishing a piece of furniture with milk paint. To us, rustic style encompasses a laid-back look with warm, natural materials, weathered or distressed wood and a creative, do-it-yourself [...]

Can I use Milk Paint Outside for a Summer Project?

If your outdoor patio furniture has seen better days, a few coats of milk paint in your favorite colors can quickly spruce it up. You’re probably wondering, “Can I use milk paint for outdoor furniture?” The answer is a resounding yes. With a bit of prep work and with our Outdoor Additive mixed in, your [...]

3 Important Tips for Preparing to Use Milk Paint

Real Milk Paint is a leading-class, environmentally safe product made from powdered purified casein and pigments that is for use within any DIY painting project. But the value of the milk paint and the quality of the final result is partly derived from how well the project is prepared. This means that before you begin [...]

Brush Care Tips

Important Brush Tips to Ensure Your Milk Paint Project Looks Great The Rustic Milk Paint Style Milk paint is forgiving and easy to use, and it has a unique character and quality that other paints lack. It’s definitely not the right type of paint for your project if you’re looking for flawless, uniform coverage. The [...]

Eco-Friendly Home Renovation

Updating or remodeling your home can be a challenging and costly process. If you are environmentally conscious and have taken the initiative to be green in your approach to this process, you may have several extra hurdles to overcome. The good news is that today, many companies have adopted more green products and practices than [...]

3 Enjoyable Weekend Wood Finishing Projects

The weekend offers you time to sit back, relax and enjoy yourself.  It's also good for getting projects done that have been begging for your attention.  However, relaxing and completing big woodworking projects don't always go hand-in-hand. Take staining a deck for instance. Before applying various wood finishes to a deck, you have to clean [...]