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!
Mineral Oil vs Tung Oil: The Ultimate Guide
We get a ton of questions from customers trying to understand the differences between mineral oil vs tung oil, so we've created a post to answer them all. Whether you're looking for a quick [...]
How to Pickle Wood With Milk Paint
If someone suggests an afternoon of pickling, those unfamiliar with DIY terminology and home improvement projects might reasonably assume they should gather up a bushel of cucumbers and some vinegar and get to work. [...]
DIY Chalkboard with Real Milk Paint
DIY chalkboard projects and crafts are seemingly everywhere these days, and there’s a good reason why: they’re a fun home improvement project. Whether you plan to use your project as an easel for kids’ [...]
How to Protect Outdoor Wood Furniture
The air is warmer, you haven’t put on your winter coat in weeks and the birds are chirping up a storm — spring must be just around the corner. The shifting weather means it’s [...]
Eco Industrial House Dinning Room Table
Its been a long time coming, but we have started the EI House build starting with the dining room table. The goal was to create an epic centerpiece that would showcase what is capable [...]
Create a DIY Rustic Wooden Heart for Valentine’s Day
Flowers are nice and chocolates are sweet (pun intended), but few things are as sentimental and appreciated as a handmade gift. If you're looking for DIY projects to surprise someone you love this Valentine's [...]
Maintaining And Restoring Old Tools
Restoring Old Tools Tools are often viewed as utilitarian items, prized for what they can do for you rather than how they look. It's true that the condition of your rake or spade matters [...]
Blue Spruce: Paint Color for November
It’s the month of November, and we’re honoring the great outdoors this time of year — and infusing our workbench and website with a creative nod to Christmas trees — by choosing Blue Spruce [...]
Odorless Mineral Spirits vs Paint Thinner vs Citrus Solvent: Which Is Best For Your Project
Ensuring oil-based paint and latex paint have a smooth consistency helps these paints glide well across your chosen surface. Unfortunately, when these paints sit a while, they tend to clump up and require a [...]
Step by Step Guide to Primitive Furniture and Home Decor
Real Milk Paint’s Guide to Primitive Furniture & Home Décor Upcycling has become a big trend and popular hobby, especially for furniture lovers. People are combing garage sales hoping to stumble across something exciting [...]
Sage Grey: October’s Color of the Month | Real Milk Paint
October Color of the Month: Sage Grey We’re now well into autumn, and that means shifting our creative brainstorming to warmer palettes and neutral colors that make us feel cozy. Natural, earthy tones and [...]
Why Real Milk Paint Is Safe as a Natural Fertilizer
One of the biggest hurdles for would-be DIYers is the mess factor. Paint tends to get everywhere, and no matter how well you drape, tape and otherwise prepare your surroundings, you’re often left with [...]
