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 Remove Stains From Wood Furniture: The Ultimate Guide
Wood furniture imbues living spaces with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, owing to the natural richness of its finish. Wood surfaces with stains, however, can make their owners cringe every time they pass by — so [...]
Can You Paint Hempcrete? A Comprehensive Guide to Enhancing Your Eco-Friendly Walls
Hempcrete offers sustainable solutions when you’re looking for building options with excellent insulation and low environmental impact. As more people flock to construction materials, prioritizing aesthetics and eco-friendliness, hempcrete seems poised for a breakthrough in [...]
Revolutionizing Hempcrete: Adding Color to Hempcrete With Pigment Powder
With sustainable construction, the name of the game for today’s eco-conscious builders, hempcrete remains an attractive choice for those who want environmentally friendly materials with top-notch aesthetic results. Adding color to hempcrete, however, often [...]
Top Tips for Sealing Painted Wood for Outdoor Use
Real Milk Paint helps you transform plain wood into vibrant furnishings in a highly satisfying way, and this medium works well indoors and out for added convenience. If you want to use pieces with painted [...]
How to Bleach Wood Furniture The Simple Way
Painting and staining wood furniture often provides just the results you want, but sometimes DIY projects need a little something extra. In those cases, consider bleaching wood furniture to achieve a unique look. While [...]
Tung Oil vs. Linseed Oil for Wood Finishes
When you need solutions for protecting wood, including both previously oiled wood and bare wood, the first two finishing oils you're likely to encounter in your search are tung oil vs linseed oil. Both raw [...]
Painting Dining Room Furniture: Revamp Tables, Chairs and More With Real Milk Paint
Create a fresh atmosphere in your dining room by revamping your space with fresh coats of paint. When you don't have the budget to buy new furniture or the time to comb through thrift [...]
Chicken Coop Paint: Use RMP Finishes
Building your own chicken coops, complete with nesting boxes and chicken runs, lets you care for birds easily in diverse settings. Whether you want to gain more self-sufficiency or simply desire fresh eggs on [...]
How to Choose the Best Birdhouse Paint
When spring returns and your backyard starts buzzing with life again, a simple DIY birdhouse is an easy way to welcome more feathered visitors. Painting it is not just about looks, though. You need [...]
How to Clean Antique Wood Furniture Without Damage
The timeless charm of antique wood furniture continues to captivate collectors, but preserving these treasures means using a delicate hand and knowing how to clean them properly. In this how to clean antique wood [...]
How To Apply Wood Wax
When you want to add natural wood wax finishes to wooden furniture, consider paste waxes like Wood Wax from the Real Milk Paint Co. The plant-based combination of carnauba wax and walnut oil creates [...]
How To Paint Engraved Wood Cutting Boards
Part of finding your kitchen Zen is striking the perfect balance between form and function. Engraved cutting boards help you find that balance by providing a beautiful canvas for any fabulous idea that strikes [...]