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 lot of people use the terms chalk paint and milk paint interchangeably as if they were the same thing. Meanwhile, others are unsure about how they are different. Although they do share many similarities, there are some important differences between the two. So, today we thought we would compare the two. The Similarities Milk [...]
One of the greatest things about milk paint is that you can achieve such an incredible range of looks and finishes with the medium. Suitable for numerous projects on porous surfaces indoors and out, painting furniture with milk paint like Real Milk Paint offers smooth, full coverage that stays put on old furniture and [...]
If you're making use of milk paint for your projects, then you're already ahead of the game with a great, safe, non-toxic product that often doesn't require the same amount of prep work as latex or oil-based paint. But once you've got the right paint, you need to make sure you get the right [...]
Real Milk Paint is a 100% natural, non-toxic paint, acting as a superior alternative to standard commercial paints available on the market today. Composed of all natural ingredients such as powdered purified casein, lime, and earth pigments for color, Real Milk Paint works on a variety of surfaces, and its long-lasting properties make it [...]
For centuries, milk paint has been a practical and trusted product for decorating a wide variety of products and buildings. Milk paint, as compared to modern standard commercial paints, contains simple, 100% natural ingredients like milk protein and lime. In today’s market, consumers are increasingly aware of the harmful toxins and chemicals added to standard [...]
Chances are you've come across one object or another in your lifetime that seemed like it appeared out of a dream. Almost as if it were meant to find its way into your life. But then reality sets in and you see nothing is perfect — you notice the lightly rusted patches, rust stains [...]
Comparing Milk Paint vs. Regular Paint A painting project is a great way to revamp a piece of furniture, bring new life to a room, or update your home. But when you get to the paint section, you may notice that there are lots of different types of paints to choose from, and you [...]
Once you’ve found a milk paint color you love and paint your project, don’t forget the finishing step — applying a topcoat of wax. Is wax absolutely necessary to completing your milk paint project? Not really, but when you use wax with milk paint does add a nice durable finish and tough coat to your [...]
There are many different types of paint brushes to select from when applying milk paint on your next DIY paint project. There are no right or wrong brushes to use as milk paint is a versatile substance and is quite forgiving of any mistakes, so it mainly comes down to personal preference and your [...]