Scandinavian Executive Desk @thefurnituredr Lilly (aka @thefurnituredr) transforms a worn mid-century modern Scandinavian executive desk into a stunning statement piece. Using Real Milk Paint Co.'s Dark Half for a nourishing, rich, deep finish and Soft Wax to help sticky wood drawers glide again, Lilly expertly [...]
Antique Hutch Rehab with @flippedbyabby Check out Abby's stunning furniture flip! She took a termite-damaged hutch and turned it into a show-stopping piece, using our all-natural milk paint, Zero VOC Wax, and other finishing products to bring it back to life. Inspired by her creativity? You can recreate [...]
Damaged Buffet Do-Over with @flippedbyabby Our collaboration with Abby was a huge restoration project. She expertly flipped a water-damaged antique buffet, revitalizing the piece by applying the rich hue of Mocha Real Milk Paint, bringing out the intricate details of the wood. To complete the transformation, Abby used [...]
When you want to give painted furniture a timeless patina of age without a lot of work, applying dark wax to antique your piece may just be the way to go. Fast and easy to use, waxes like Good Ol’ Brown Wax by the Real Milk Paint Co or the Clear Soft Waxes come in [...]
@marcortorreal on Instagram Concrete countertops confer a variety of advantages to homeowners, including the ability to customize their look to suit personal tastes. You can create a minimalist look by using wet concrete alone or concrete mix with other materials, such as ceramic, cement paste, seashells, or glass, to create a unique design with [...]
Vintage furniture finds are full of charm, but all that tradition and workmanship comes at a cost. A pre-plastic-era piece of furniture uses wood-on-wood glider systems that can easily fall prey to the perils of age. Normal wear and tear can cause those drawer glides to get off-kilter, rendering the drawer nearly useless and quite [...]
When you're considering just how to finish that awesome thrift store find, milk paint is probably near the top of your top coat list thanks to its lovely matte finish and ease of use. Equally well suited to raw wood and painted furniture, milk paint durability is legendary, with the medium being one of the [...]
From varnish and lacquer to polyurethane and shellac, wood finish products abound to give your DIY projects a smooth, protective sealer, but many companies use toxic solvents in both that makes them unsuitable for conscientious woodworkers. Two product types, however, stand out when you want eco-friendly options that stand the test of time — [...]
Take furniture renovation DIY projects to the next level by using dark wax to highlight furniture details with these great tips. Whether you’re refinishing a vintage piece or want to give a newer one an antiqued, aged look, using dark wax on furniture adds a gorgeous patina that meshes seamlessly with farmhouse, country, and shabby-chic [...]
Many homeowners choose concrete countertops for their durability, but the truth is that no material is indestructible. An untreated working surface will crack over time, especially if you don’t seal them. They can also develop stains, scratches, dings and dents. While a sealing product may not prevent all of these issues, it can help [...]