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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 [...]

Color of the Month: Black Iron

Think milk paint always has that on-trend rustic look? Not so fast. While milk paint is a fantastic choice for projects that call for an intentionally distressed finish, there are other ways to use [...]

Color of the Month: Parchment

This month’s project piece is living proof that even drab, well-worn furniture can undergo an impressive transformation if you know what tools to use and how to work a little DIY magic. If you’ve got [...]

Soapstone Sealer and Wood Wax Tutorial

Is it a sealer? It is an enhancement? Yes, Real Milk Paint Soapstone Sealer and Wood Wax of the Real Milk Paint Company makes soapstone look fantastic and last a long time. Bonus: It’s [...]

Soapstone Sealer FAQ

What do you use to apply Real Milk Soapstone Sealer? Keep it simple. Grab a soft, lint-free cloth (the inside of an old sock works surprisingly well) and get to work. [...]

Painting Concrete With Real Milk Paint

Bring a brand-new hue to basement or garage floors or turn your back patio into a retreat that's the envy of all your neighbors with Real Milk Paint's range of colors at your disposal. [...]

How To Care For Butcher Block Countertops

Wooden butcher blocks are a wonderful way to add both warmth and functionality to your kitchen, but these stellar surfaces require a little extra attention. Whether you’ve got a fully integrated butcher block countertop, [...]

Color of the Month: Betsy Ross Red

This month, our team is celebrating Independence Day and feeling especially patriotic, something reflected in our newest project. We’ve transformed a lackluster chest into an eye-catching piece of furniture that would look fantastic in [...]

Why Tung Oil Is Best for Sealing Concrete

The popularity of modern and industrial-influenced design schemes means concrete fixtures have soared in popularity with homeowners — where tile once reigned supreme, concrete has now taken over. From kitchen countertops and bathroom vanities to [...]

Color of the Month: Caribbean Blue

This June, our color of the month is Caribbean Blue. This bright, eye-catching hue is vibrant and adds a pop of color to any piece of furniture or accent wall. Apply it to an upcycled [...]

The Differences Between Tung Oil vs. Hemp Oil

When choosing a finishing oil one question you might consider is the difference between tung oil vs. hemp oil. If you have ever tried painting or staining wood, you know that wood is surprisingly porous. [...]