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 little help getting back to their original quality. Using mineral spirits and other paint thinners to thin overly viscous paint [...]
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, a collection of cutting boards, or an island that’s as utilitarian as it is aesthetically pleasing, here’s how to care [...]
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 backyard living spaces and basement concrete floors, concrete is the new way to give homes an aesthetic edge while also [...]
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. The captivating swirls and lines that make up natural wood grain are dancing across a surface that might as well [...]
Top 11 DIY Spring Wood Projects Temperatures rising and flowers blooming can mean only one thing: Spring is almost here! With gorgeous sunny days ahead serving as a prelude to summer, now’s the perfect time to get inspired and dive into DIY spring wood projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter. Spring offers the perfect [...]
Fall is a time for many things: apple picking, reflection, pumpkin spice everything, and most importantly, preparing for the long and cold winter to come. And when it comes to your outdoor surfaces, quit getting little to moderate protection from other Outdoor Defense Oil brands. Choose Outdoor Defense from RMP Finishes, it's a protective oil [...]
How to apply tung oil to wood? Pure tung oil has been trusted for centuries as one of the most durable, natural, and beautiful wood finishes available. If you're new to tung oil and want a simple, step-by-step guide on how to use it, how much to buy, and what makes it different [...]
One of our favorite things about social media is that it lets us see all the wonderful projects that people take on using our milk paint and tung oil products. We spend hours on platforms like Facebook and Instagram searching for, admiring, and falling in love with reclamation projects, renovations, new creations, and home [...]
A lot of people incorrectly believe milk paint is not suitable for use outdoors on exterior finishes and outdoor furniture. For some reason, they think that paint must contain harmful VOC-emitting chemicals in order to be able to withstand harsh weather conditions and will typically reach for spar varnish or exterior polyurethane. Thankfully, that [...]
A little while ago we had some customers come to us asking about products we’d recommend for the 100-year-old pine floor they were about to move and install in their home. Knowing that they wanted bring out much natural color of the wood. We realized a paint or stain wouldn’t do the trick. And [...]
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