Adopting eco-friendly habits helps us maintain a harmonious environment, but it doesn't mean giving up paint removal options when you need to change the look of furniture and fixtures. Effective paint removal is possible via various eco-friendly paint stripping methods instead of harsh chemical formulas. Learn why you should choose eco-friendly paint strippers and [...]
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 [...]
@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 [...]
We at RMP Co Finishes understand that staining wood isn't always the easiest thing. We know how unforgiving a stain job becomes after sanding, application, and finishing – but fortunately, following these three simple steps will make the whole process much easier. We'll share these tips for staining wood in the hopes that all [...]
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 [...]
With its storied history as material for ship hulls and exterior siding, shiplap boards have come a long way to the interior of farmhouse, country and even modern homes. Shiplap walls, kitchen islands and fireplaces lend contemporary appeal to numerous spaces throughout your home, even working as an interesting alternative to drywall materials for your [...]
Modern furniture restoration projects work best when they use high-quality products focusing on sustainability and health consciousness. That focus has turned many discerning artisan and DIY woodworkers to the Real Milk Paint Co. in recent years, thanks to our commitment to all-natural wood finishing products that help you transform cherished pieces while maintaining your [...]
Wood garden tools help you get hard work done, whether you're growing vegetables or tending to your landscaping. Many wood-handled tools come with varnish applied, which tends to dry the grip out over time and cause discomfort during use, so you need to know how to restore wood garden tools. Since your garden tool [...]
Mastering the fine art of finishing wood fibers helps woodworking enthusiasts showcase the grain's natural beauty and enhance the furniture's longevity. Even the most skilled craftspeople can run into common wood finishing problems that mar the look of their work and affect the piece's durability. From bubbles, blushing, and brush marks to dust nibs, [...]
Waxing wood surfaces brings out the beauty in the wood grain, and a thin coat enhances the surface and lends extra protection against abrasive dust and damaging moisture. When you reapply wood wax sealer, it also softens imperfections in wood finishes by filling in minor scratches and scuffs, making wooden furniture easier to maintain [...]