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 the environment, it's important to know what's in the average conventional paint product. Many paints include a pigment, which is [...]
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 were used to change the appearance of tombs and cave walls. Nowadays, homeowners often favor other types of faux finishes, [...]
When you want excellent protection for outdoor furnishings while showcasing their natural beauty, wood oils typically make the best choice due to their durability and ability to withstand the elements. Numerous wood oils such as raw linseed oil, teak wood oil and natural oils are on the market purporting to be the best oil [...]
Photo credit: @baoloi_designcraft Instagram @baoloi_designcraft When it comes to wooden toys, safety matters just as much as craftsmanship. Babies and young children explore the world with their hands, and very often their mouths. This means the paints, sealers, and oils used on toys need to be genuinely non-toxic, not just “low-odor” or “eco-friendly.”Parents, toy [...]
Bees are nature’s little wonders, buzzing about from flower to flower and transforming the nectar into sweet, delicious honey. Beneficial to humans, these flying insects help pollinate gardens and can even boost yields from certain crops without competing for agricultural resources on larger farms. Aside from their general usefulness, beekeeping can be a fun hobby [...]
With the popularity of charcuterie boards for both personal snacking and entertaining rising, more and more people are jumping on the meat and cheese snack train. From simple round oroval platters and rectangular trays to handmade designs cut from a round of wood and ornate options complete with internal storage, charcuterie boards run the [...]
Melamine and laminate offer an economical yet hard-wearing option for those who want the look of wood. Kitchen cabinets made from these materials typically have MDF or particle board backing bonded with a melamine, thermofoil or laminate topper, so the edges don't hold up well if they're not reinforced with banding. One of the cheapest [...]
When you're deciding on what types of paints may work best on your home decor or furniture projects, it's easy to get confused by all the paint products on the market. Though classic latex paint options and newer mediums like mineral paint have their uses, in most cases, home improvement enthusiasts prefer more forgiving [...]
If you're looking for a unique way to distress well-worn finds from the garage and estate sales or thrift stores, consider painting discovered furniture primitive. This traditional folk art method offers a rustic touch to home decor, with its rough-hewn design and characteristic distressed aesthetic. Perfect for adding farmhouse flair to your kitchen, country [...]
Whether you’re looking for a simple way to freshen up your deck railing or enhance patio furnishings, Outdoor Additive in milk paint adds a protective extra ingredient to ward off the exterior elements. It is important to protect you and your family from mold build up. This nontoxic paint additive by the Real Milk Paint [...]
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