Craft School Partnership & Affiliate Program

Discounts for your students. Commissions to fund your craft.

RMP Finishes partners with craft schools, woodworking programs, and furniture-making workshops across the country. Your students get a discount on the authentic milk paint, paste wax, and wood oil finishes you already teach with – and your school earns a commission on every order.

  • Exclusive discounts for your students across our catalog.

  • Commissions paid to your school for qualifying purchases.

  • Product donations for classes and courses.

  • Free to join the program!

How It Works

Three Steps. No Overhead.

No inventory to hold, no invoices to chase. The partnership runs on a discount code and a referral link. Your school or instructors promote either, and RMP Finishes handles the rest.

Sign The Partnership Agreement

Review and sign a simple partner agreement outlining the discount, commission rate, and payout schedule. Once signed, we issue your school a unique discount code and a trackable referral link.

Share With Your Students

Add your code and/or link to supply lists, course materials, syllabi, and class emails. Students use it at checkout on rmpfinishes.com to unlock their discount on milk paint, paste wax, and wood oils.

Earn Commissions Automatically

Every qualifying purchase made with your code or link is tracked and credited to your school. Commissions are calculated automatically and paid out on a quarterly schedule. No manual reporting required.

Why Partner

Built for schools that teach with real materials.

Craft schools that build their curriculum around traditional, non-toxic finishes are exactly who this program is for. The partnership formalizes something many instructors are already doing informally, recommending the products they trust, and turns it into a revenue line for the school.

There’s no fee to join and nothing to purchase upfront. Commission accrues passively whenever a student uses your code or purchases through your link. It’s incremental income on materials your program is already recommending.

Milk paint, paste wax, and pure wood oils are historically accurate finishing methods which are ideal for programs teaching traditional woodworking, furniture conservation, and period techniques.

Non-toxic, low-VOC, and biodegradable formulas mean fewer ventilation and safety accommodations in a shared classroom or shop. Plus, a discount that makes the supply list easier on students.

Active partner schools are featured on this page and across RMP Finishes’ marketing that highlights your program to a national audience of makers.

What Your Students Get

The Three Finishes already in your curriculum

Everything in the partner discount applies across the majority of our catalog. From single quarts for a student project to bulk orders for a full class run. Choose or recommend the right finish for your students from our full line of products, made in our Tennessee facility.

Real Milk Paint®

A mineral and casein-based paint mixed from richly pigmented powder, true to the formula used on furniture and trim for centuries. Available in 50+ colors from historic to modern, it bonds directly to raw wood, plaster, and masonry without primer.

Explore Milk Paint

RMP Finishes 100% chinawood Pure Tung Oil collection of various sizes front view.

Wood Oils

Tung oil finishes that penetrate and harden within the wood grain rather than sitting on top of it. A go-to for students learning finishing with 100% natural polymerizing oils. Food-safe finishing for cutting boards, bowls, and butcher block.

Explore Wood Oils

RMP Finishes low-smell fast drying, hard Paste Wax in Clear and Brown.

Paste Wax

Premium blended paste waxes sealing and burnishing painted or bare wood surfaces. Standard in furniture-finishing and conservation curricula for hand-rubbed sheen and repairable topcoat.

Explore Waxes

Why It Matters

Natural finishes, taught how they were intended, by hand

A safer material for a shared classroom

Craft schools operate in shared shops, often with limited ventilation and students of varying experience levels. Milk paint, paste wax, and pure wood oils are formulated without the solvents and off-gassing common in conventional lacquers and polyurethanes, which makes them a practical fit for classroom settings, not just an aesthetic choice.

A finishing supply list your students can actually afford

Course supply costs add up fast once finishes are added to a materials list. A standing partner discount lowers that barrier for students without the school having to subsidize it directly, and gives instructors a straightforward answer when students ask where to buy what’s used in class.

Teaching technique, not just product

Because milk paint is mixed from powder and applied in traditional layers, and paste wax is built up and burnished by hand, these finishes lend themselves to instruction. Students learn a process, not just how to open a can, which is part of why so many furniture-making, conservation, and heritage-trades programs already teach with them.

Who this program is built for

Woodworking schools, furniture-making programs, historic preservation and restoration courses, fine arts and mixed-media programs, homesteading and heritage-craft schools, and any instructor who already recommends natural, traditional finishes to their students.

Join The Program

Ready to give your students the real thing?

Review the partnership terms and sign on to start offering your students a discount on authentic milk paint, paste wax, and wood oil finishes  and start earning commission on every order.

Still have questions? No problem. Contact us today!

Terms & Conditions

  • Commissions are 10% of order total after discounts.

  • Earn commissions from repeat purchases for 2 years.

  • Free product donation for workshops, classes, and courses.

  • Payouts are issued quarterly for eligible referrals during that period.

  • Always disclose that your sharing an affiliate link or coupon code where you earn commissions (it's the law and builds trust).

This Craft School Program Agreement (“Agreement”) is a legally binding contract between The Real Milk Paint Co. LLC dba RMP Co Finishes™ (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) and you (“Craft School,” “you,” or “your”). By completing the RMP Finishes Craft School Program application process, you indicate your full acceptance of this Agreement and all of its terms and conditions. This action creates an electronic signature that has the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature.

1. Enrollment and Application Approval

Your participation in the Program is solely to legally advertise our website to receive a commission on memberships and products purchased by individuals referred to RMP Finishes by your own website, social media, or personal referrals.

We reserve the right to approve or reject ANY Craft School Program Application at our sole and absolute discretion. You will have no legal recourse against us for the rejection of your Craft School Program Application.

2. Referral Policy

Referrals and subsequent commissions are tracked and credited to the Craft School based on the following specific criteria and structures:

  • Methods of Referral: A valid referral is generated when a customer completes a purchase on our site either by clicking on the Craft School’s unique tracking link, by applying the Craft School’s assigned coupon code at checkout, or both.
  • Coupon Limitations: Any coupon code assigned to an Craft School is strictly valid for first-time customers only. Repeat customers attempting to use an Craft School coupon code will have the discount rejected at checkout.
  • Cookie Tracking Window: Referral tracking links utilize browser cookies to track referrals. This tracking window is active for sixty (60) days from the initial click, subject to the user’s browser settings allowing cookies.
  • Lifetime Customer Linking: Once a customer successfully completes a purchase via either an Craft School’s tracking link or coupon code, that customer is permanently linked to that specific Craft School as a “Lifetime Customer.” The customer is uniquely identified in our system by their email address.
  • Commission on Linked Accounts: Once a customer is linked to an Craft School, the Craft School will automatically earn a commission on all subsequent purchases made by that customer. This commission is generated regardless of whether the customer uses the Craft School coupon code again or arrives at the site via the tracking link on subsequent visits.
  • Link Duration and Expiration: The “Lifetime Customer” link remains active for a window of two (2) years (730 days) starting from the date of the initial referral purchase. During this 730-day window, all qualifying purchases by that customer will generate a commission for the Craft School. Upon the expiration of the 730th day, the customer account becomes automatically unlinked from the Craft School, and no further commissions will be generated from that customer unless a new tracking cookie is established after expiration.
  • Self-Referral Restriction: You cannot refer yourself, and you will not receive a commission on your own accounts or personal purchases.

3. Commissions, Payouts, and Financial Terms

  • Commission Rate: Commissions are calculated at 10% of the order subtotal after discounts.
  • Payout Schedule: Commissions are paid out quarterly.
  • Holding Period: For an Craft School to receive a commission, the referred account or transaction must remain active and valid for a minimum of 37 days.
  • Payment Methods: Payouts are issued via PayPal or mailed check.
  • Minimum Payout Threshold: Mailed checks require a minimum balance of $10. If this threshold is not met, the balance rolls over to the next period for up to four (4) successive quarters.
  • Transaction Validity: Payments will only be sent for transactions that have been successfully completed. Transactions that result in chargebacks, returns, or refunds will not be paid out, or the corresponding amounts will be deducted from future payouts.

4. Craft School Product Donation

Craft Schools are given special access to request donations of RMP Finishes products for upcoming courses, classes, or workshops. Donation quantities and amounts are decided on a case by case basis and at the sole discretion of RMP Finishes. Donation requests may be denied without reason by RMP Finishes. This donation is a privilege, is non-transferable, and may be revoked or modified at any time at our sole discretion.

5. Referral Links & Marketing

  • Authorized Usage: You may use approved graphic and text links on your website, social media, email messages, and online or offline classified ads, magazines, and newspapers.
  • Custom Creative Assets: You may use the graphics and text provided by us, or you may create your own assets, provided they are appropriate, professional, and do not violate any terms outlined in the Prohibited Conduct section.
  • Link Integrity: You must not use misleading text on referral links, buttons, or images to imply anything besides currently authorized deals specific to you. Your link must send the visitor directly to the merchant site.

6. Coupon and Deal Site Policy

RMP Finishes occasionally offers coupons to select Craft School and newsletter subscribers. If you are not pre-approved or assigned a specific branded coupon, you are not allowed to promote it. Craft School considering the promotion of our products in relation to a deal or coupon must adhere to the following:

  • Explicit Intent Required: Craft School may not generate pop-ups, pop-unders, iframes, frames, or any other seen or unseen actions that set Craft School cookies unless the user has expressed a clear and explicit interest in activating a specific savings by clicking on a clearly marked link, button, or image.
  • Transparency: Users must be able to see coupon, deal, or savings information and details before an Craft School cookie is set. Phrases such as “Click here to see coupons and open a window to merchant site” are strictly prohibited.
  • No Fake Offers: Craft School sites may not display text such as “Click for Deal/Coupon” or any variation thereof when there are no active coupons or deals available. If clicking these links merely opens the merchant site or sets a cookie without providing an actual deal, the Craft School will be removed from the program immediately.

7. Pay Per Click (PPC) Policy

Pay Per Click (PPC) bidding on branded keywords (including but not limited to “RMP Finishes,” “The Real Milk Paint Co. LLC,” or any variations, misspellings, or phrase matches including terms like “Coupons” or “Discounts”) is NOT allowed without prior written permission. Violation of this policy is grounds for immediate termination from the Program.

8. Prohibited Conduct and Termination

YourCraft School application and status in the Program may be suspended, deactivated, or permanently terminated at the sole discretion of RMP Finishes for any violations of this Agreement, including but not limited to:

  • Inappropriate Advertisements: Use of false claims, misleading hyperlinks, or deceptive marketing practices.
  • Spamming: Engaging in mass email distributions, mass newsgroup postings, or unsolicited commercial messages.
  • Illegal Content: Advertising on sites containing or promoting illegal activities.
  • FTC Non-Compliance: Failure to clearly disclose the affiliate relationship for any promotion that qualifies as an endorsement under existing Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, regulations, or applicable state laws.
  • Intellectual Property Violations: Violation of trademark and intellectual property rights. RMP Finishes reserves the right to require separate license agreements from those who employ our trademarks.
  • Unauthorized Incentives: Offering rebates, coupons, or any other form of promised kick-backs from your Craft School commission as an incentive. (Note: Adding separate bonuses or bundling other products with RMP Finishes is acceptable, provided it is clear and transparent).
  • Fraud: Self-referrals, fraudulent transactions, or suspected affiliate fraud.
  • Inactivity: Prolonged accounts showing no click-through or referral activity may be terminated.

Reservation of Rights: In addition to the foregoing, RMP Finishes reserves the right to terminate any Craft School account at any time, for any violations of this Agreement, or for no reason at all, at our sole and absolute discretion.

9. Liability and Warranty Disclaimers

RMP Finishes will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages (including loss of revenue, profits, or commissions) due to tracking failures, loss of database files, or any results of intents of harm to the Program and/or to our website(s).

We do not make any expressed or implied warranties or representations with respect to the Program and/or the memberships or products sold by RMP Finishes (including, without limitation, warranties of fitness, merchantability, non-infringement, or any implied warranties arising out of a course of performance, dealing, or trade usage). We make no claim that the operation of the Program and/or our website(s) will be error-free, and we will not be liable for any interruptions, technical errors, or downtimes.

10. Indemnification

Craft School shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless RMP Finishes, The Real Milk Paint Co. LLC, and its affiliate and subsidiary companies, officers, directors, employees, licensees, successors, and assigns from any and all liabilities, damages, fines, judgments, claims, costs, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees and expert costs) arising out of or related to any and all claims sustained in connection with this Agreement due to the negligence, misrepresentation, failure to disclose, or intentional misconduct of the Craft School.

11. Term of the Agreement and Modifications

Term: The term of this Agreement begins upon your official acceptance into the Program and will remain in effect until your Craft School account is terminated by either party.

Modifications: The terms and conditions of this Agreement may be modified by us at any time. Changes may include, but are not limited to, changes in commission scopes, fee schedules, payment procedures, and Program rules.

Acceptance of Changes: If any modification to this Agreement is unacceptable to you, your only recourse is to terminate your Craft School account. Your continued participation in the Program following the posting or notification of a change notice or new agreement will constitute your binding acceptance of the modifications.

About You

Does your school have a permanent location? *

Coupon & Referrals

As an Craft School affiliate, there are two ways to generate referrals; through a unique referral link and unique coupon code. Once your account has been set up, your referral link will automatically be generated as well as a coupon.

Both the referral URL and coupon use your username. For example, if your account username is "craftschool" then your referral URL will be www.rmpfinishes.com/?ref=craftschool and your coupon code will be craftschool10

Do you have an account on rmpfinishes.com already?
Recommended to use your public facing name. This cannot be changed!

We will manually create a coupon code for you. Below write down what you would like your coupon code to be. You'll want it to be memorable and easy for a student to type in. Common variations usually are just school name or your name with '10' at the end.

Payouts

Payout Options *

You can change this at any time. Just contact us to change your preference.

Note: Payouts via Stripe are subject to transaction fees. To use this method, you'll need to connect to your Stripe account (free to create). More about this can be found here.

Tax Documentation

As an affiliate, you are considered a "contractor" of RMP Finishes and thus can be responsible for claiming income made from referrals generated. Think of yourself as self-employed. We will need this W-9 form to send you the correct documentation for your tax filings should you exceed the threshold as set by the IRS.

Click here to fill out and download a W-9 from the IRS.

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.
Final Agreements *

Questions

Craft School Partner FAQs

It’s an affiliate-style partnership between RMP Finishes (formerly Real Milk Paint Co) and craft schools, woodworking programs, and workshops. Your school gets a unique discount code and referral link to share with students; students save on their purchase, and your school earns a commission on every qualifying order placed through that code or link.

No. There’s no signup fee, no minimum order, and no inventory to hold. You sign the partnership agreement, receive your code and link, and start sharing them with students.

Your school earns 10% commission on every qualifying sale made with your code or referral link, with no cap on the number of students or orders. Payouts are calculated automatically and issued on a quarterly schedule.

All RMP Finishes’ branded products (most of the catalog!) is eligible, including Real Milk Paint® in all colors, waxes, and pure tung oil and wood finishes, along with related tools and application supplies.

Students enter your school’s discount code at checkout on rmpfinishes.com, or shop directly through your school’s referral link, which applies the discount automatically.

Yes, separate wholesale and bulk-order pricing is available for schools that want to purchase materials directly for classroom use, in addition to the student-facing partner discount. Contact us for details.

Yes. Partner codes are typically formatted around your school’s name or acronym so it’s easy for students to remember and enter at checkout.

Review and sign the partnership agreement, and we’ll set up your discount code and referral link within 10 days.