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 Use Milk Paint: Preparation Phase
Real Milk Paint is a leading milk paint brand, an environmentally safe product made from milk paint powder purified casein and pigments that is for use within any DIY painting project. But the value [...]
Top Tips for Maintaining and Finishing Pizza Peels
While watching the pizza-making process at your favorite Italian spot, you've probably noticed a pizza peel but never knew what it was called. An essential tool for sticking pizza into ovens and pulling them [...]
How To Build Eco-Friendly Cedar Raised Garden Beds
Is your garden failing to thrive? The problem might not be your lack of a green thumb so much as the quality of your soil. Fortunately, you don't have to move houses to remedy the [...]
Butcher Block Oil vs. Mineral Oil vs. Conditioner: The Ultimate Guide for Wood Care
When it comes to maintaining the natural beauty and longevity of your butcher blocks and wood cutting boards, understanding the nuances between butcher block oil, food-grade mineral oil, and board conditioner is crucial. Each [...]
The Ultimate Guide to How to Oil a Cutting Board
Ensuring your wooden cutting board remains a reliable partner in your culinary adventures starts with proper maintenance. A well-oiled cutting board not only extends the life of your board but also safeguards your food [...]
Butcher Block Oil vs Cutting Board Oil: Choosing the Right Product for Your Kitchen
When it comes to maintaining the natural beauty and functionality of your wood cutting boards and butcher blocks, selecting the correct type of oil is crucial. The debate between butcher block oil and cutting [...]
Rustic Painting Techniques With Milk Paint
If you want to add a touch of farmhouse style, and rustic charm to your home decor, there's no better way to do it than by up-cycling or refinishing a piece of furniture with [...]
Understanding The Harmful Effects of Paint
Paint Ingredients and Additives are Hazardous Here at The Real Milk Paint Company we pride ourselves on creating a product that is 100% eco-friendly. To understand the damage caused by other paint products to [...]
Difference Between Drying and Non-Drying Oil
What's the difference between drying and non-drying oil, and which one suits your project? Perhaps more urgently, if you're out of one, can't you just swap it for the other? This can be a [...]
Faux Painting Techniques For Beginners
Faux decorative painting techniques may seem like a modern interior and decorating trend, but it actually dates back to the ancient Egyptian days, when stucco and plaster finishes first became popular. These faux finishes [...]
Non-Toxic Wall Paints: Why Real Milk Paint Stands Out
In today's world, where health and sustainability are at the forefront of many homeowners' minds, choosing wall paint for your next paint job becomes more than just a color preference. It's about keeping your [...]
Using Milk Paint for Tree Trunks: A Comprehensive Guide
Milk paint for tree trunks has been gaining popularity among gardening enthusiasts and homeowners alike. This old-fashioned milk paint, often available in powder form, offers a unique blend of rich colors and benefits that other [...]