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!
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 [...]
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 offer nearly unlimited options for 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 [...]
Green Woodworking: The Perfect Finish with RMP Finishes
Green woodworking is the practice of harvesting freshly felled wood (green) and transforming it, typically using only hand tools, into items such as spoons, bowls, chairs, and other objects. While some people look into [...]
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 [...]
