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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 [...]

Painting Fabric with RMP Finishes’ Milk Paint

Fans of upcycling garage sale or thrift store finds may discover lots of unique pieces on their digs. Things like ugly upholstery hues sometimes make the difference between a must-have and a hard pass. [...]

DIY Wooden Pumpkin Crafts for the Fall Season

With autumn moving into full swing, it’s time to start thinking about decorating ideas for both Halloween and Harvest gatherings. When considering DIY projects that fit both themes, wooden pumpkins offer a flexible fall decorating [...]

Painting a Log Cabin with Milk Paint

Log cabins make cozy alternatives to modern homes, providing a touch of nostalgia whether used as a vacation spot or full-time dwelling. To enjoy your log cabin fully, however, you want to keep it looking [...]

What Is a Wax Brush and How Do You Use It?

Having the right tools for the task at hand helps you breeze through even the toughest of jobs. Likewise, wax brushes from The Real Milk Paint Co. simplify the process of finishing painted projects with [...]