Real Milk Paint’s Guide to Primitive Furniture & Home Décor Upcycling has become a big trend and popular hobby, especially for furniture lovers. People are combing garage sales hoping to stumble across something exciting at a regular price, a unique piece, and primitive furniture could be just the great addition to your home that [...]
October Color of the Month: Sage Grey We’re now well into autumn, and that means shifting our creative brainstorming to warmer palettes and neutral colors that make us feel cozy. Natural, earthy tones and the fall and winter seasons go hand in hand, but the beautiful thing about Sage Grey, our next color of [...]
One of the biggest hurdles for would-be DIYers is the mess factor. Paint tends to get everywhere, and no matter how well you drape, tape and otherwise prepare your surroundings, you’re often left with splatters and drips that leave a toxic residue that mars your home. Likewise, if you’re working outside, the wrong paint [...]
Think milk paint always has that on-trend rustic look? Not so fast. While milk paint is a fantastic choice for projects that call for an intentionally distressed finish, there are other ways to use this famously versatile product, including this month’s foray into mid-century modern chic. Updating a Vintage Find We love stumbling across [...]
This month’s project piece is living proof that even drab, well-worn furniture can undergo an impressive transformation if you know what tools to use and how to work a little DIY magic. If you’ve got a hand-me-down table or old nightstand begging for some attention, the combination of high-quality milk paint and good old-fashioned elbow [...]
Is it a sealer? It is an enhancement? Yes, Real Milk Paint Soapstone Sealer and Wood Wax of the Real Milk Paint Company makes soapstone look fantastic and last a long time. Bonus: It’s good for more than just soapstone, too. Use our sealer on soapstone sinks & basins or wood and concrete countertops, [...]
What do you use to apply Real Milk Soapstone Sealer? Keep it simple. Grab a soft, lint-free cloth (the inside of an old sock works surprisingly well) and get to work. No brushes, rollers or foam applicators, please. How long does it take to dry? Real Milk Soapstone Sealer dry to [...]
Bring a brand-new hue to basement or garage floors or turn your back patio into a retreat that's the envy of all your neighbors with Real Milk Paint's range of colors at your disposal. If you think milk paint is only for furniture refinishing and other crafty DIY projects, think again. Although many professionals [...]
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 [...]
This month, our team is celebrating Independence Day and feeling especially patriotic, something reflected in our newest project. We’ve transformed a lackluster chest into an eye-catching piece of furniture that would look fantastic in almost any room in your home. How did we do it? It was surprisingly easy, thanks to a can of [...]