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!
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 [...]
Green Woodworking: An Introduction
Greenwoodworking is the practice of harvesting freshly felled wood (green) and transforming, typically with hand tools only, into items like spoons, bowls, chairs, and other objects. Some people even do Kiln drying to remove [...]
Stenciling Wood and Concrete Floors with Real Milk Paint
Credit: Deojay Design + Consulting With time and use, all flooring loses its luster and shine, and even the best quality hardwood starts showing its age. Likewise, spaces with concrete flooring such [...]
Paint Colors for Early American Homes
If you've spent lots of time checking listings to find that perfect early American home, you likely want to restore it to its original grace and beauty. Modern paints work great for contemporary homes [...]
How to Paint Unfinished Wood
Painting unfinished wood with Real Milk Paint has lots of advantages for both novice and experienced do-it-yourselfers. First off, it’s particularly well suited to common woods like pine and fir since their grain patterns aren’t [...]
Tung Oil for Finishing a Canoe Paddle
Keeping canoe paddles well maintained takes a little elbow grease, and there’s lots of debate among rowers as to whether varnish or oil finishes make the best choice for finishing. While varnish gets the [...]
Uses for Hemp Oil
Uses for Hemp Oil on Furniture, Wood Floors and Other Surfaces For versatility in your home improvement projects, consider Hemp Oil. Uses for Hemp Oil are abound thanks to its all-natural oil formulation that [...]
Finishing a Windsor Chair with Milk Paint
Democratic Chair made by Eric Cannizzaro in Still Water Cove Grey Windsor chairs capture the imagination of those who appreciate antique furnishings, and even modern replicas can help you add farmhouse flair [...]
Highlight Furniture Details with Dark Wax
Take furniture renovation DIY projects to the next level by using dark wax to highlight furniture details with these great tips. Whether you’re refinishing a vintage piece or want to give a newer one [...]