RMP Finishes Blog
Welcome to the blog! Here you will find lots of inspiration, information, and helpful tips & tricks to use on your next project. Browse all wood finishing blog articles below!
Rock Paint: Is Milk Paint a Good Choice?
Rock painting are all the rage these days. It offers a fun creative outlet for kids and adults alike, with minimal art supplies necessary for completed DIY paint rocks. From floral embellishments and dot [...]
What is Eco-Friendly Paint?
Environmentally responsible. Greener. Safer. Usually this word is used without defining its meaning. Although some paints can be composted, eco-friendly usually relates more to the environment in the interiors than just the soil. This paint [...]
Finishing Cob Houses with Real Milk Paint Products
With the shift toward natural solutions to modern problems, many people are considering alternative housing options to reduce their carbon footprints or be energy efficient. This shift in thinking has pioneered the tiny house [...]
Maker Feature: Chesterfieldfox | Green Woodworking
Many woodworkers have a contentious relationship with modern life. On the one hand, more tools and materials than ever exist to challenge their skills and creativity, but on the other, many of those woodworking [...]
The History and Uses of Casein
Casein plays a huge part in what makes Real Milk Paint such a durable and versatile medium, seeing contemporary use in arts and crafts products such as glue, paints and photography emulsions. Composing up to [...]
How to Seal Milk Paint the Right Way
When you're considering just how to finish that awesome thrift store find, milk paint is probably near the top of your top coat list thanks to its lovely matte finish and ease of use. Equally [...]
8 Glazing Techniques for Walls
Applying glaze to painted walls helps you create an attractive faux finish. Designed for use over a base coat of paint, glaze finishes add complementary or contrasting color to your project while imbuing extra [...]
Wood Wax vs Oil
From varnish and lacquer to polyurethane and shellac, wood finish products abound to give your DIY projects a smooth, protective sealer, but many companies use toxic solvents in both that makes them unsuitable for [...]
Painting Camper Interior and RV Walls
If you're really into road-tripping, having a camper or van saves you lots of money on hotels and lets you enjoy the comforts of home while traveling cross-country. New motorhomes typically have high price [...]
Best Paint Colors For Small Rooms
When it’s time to redo your interior design, choosing the right colors plays a significant role in your satisfaction with the completed project. Smaller spaces make this selection process complex at times and can't use [...]
How to Paint Cinder Block With Milk Paint
If you wish to expand your living space by making your basement more livable, painting cinder blocks with milk paint helps you take the look of concrete walls and cinder block walls up a [...]
How to Distress Furniture: A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide
Knowing how to distress furniture comes in handy when you want to blend new or handmade furnishings with vintage or antique furnishings. Specific DIY distressing techniques provide nearly unlimited alternatives to sprucing up old [...]