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Real Milk Paint ®
Environmentally friendly non-toxic paint! - Just Add Water!

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Environmentally Friendly Real Milk Paint
Milk Paint Traditional Blends
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Black

White

Blue

Red

Green

Brown

Mustard

Raw Umber

Salmon

Yellow Ochre

Terra Cotta

Golden Rod

Ultra Marine Blue

Bright Red
 

Milk Paint Historical Blends
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Pearl

Cream

French Gray

Pale Salmon

Moss Green

Conifer Green

Deep Windsor Green

Sky Blue

Turquoise

Union Blue

Peacock

Green Earth

Cobalt Blue1
1Authentic Cobalt Blue pigment is very expensive which is reflected in the higher cost for this color.
NEW COLOR!

Butternut Squash

*Note: Due to differences in computer monitors and individual settings it is impossible to reproduce hues of color with 100% accuracy. Therefore, this chart should be considered only as a general guide in proper color selection.

photo hall tree painted with milk paint
Reclaimed barn wood hall tree painted with Terra Cotta Real Milk Paint® and finished in Pure Tung Oil.

$10.95/bag - Makes 1 Pint
(16 oz. covers approx. 35 sq. ft.)
$16.50/bag - Makes 1 Quart
(32 oz. covers approx. 70 sq. ft.)
$46.00/bag - Makes 1 Gallon
(128 oz. covers approx. 280 sq. ft.)


Real Milk Paint is a versatile and easy to use environmentally friendly paint. Made from 100% organic material, Real Milk Paint is not only safe for the environment, it is also protects our customers from the harmful fumes of non-organic paint.

Real Milk Paint can be mixed with pigment powders to create virtually any color, and is the perfect environmentally safe paint for floors, walls, decks, and more. Our exclusive formula was originally developed for our antique restoration projects, so Real Milk Paint is perfect for antique furniture refinishing.

Our exclusive formula makes Real Milk Paint longer lasting than other milk paint products. After being mixed, Real Milk Paint remains usable for at least two weeks, compared to a day, which is typical of most milk paints. Real Milk Paint is the ideal choice for an environmentally friendly paint that gives you convenience and a broad color selection.

Learn about the Unlimited Colors of Real Milk Paint ®. Check out our gradient chart and see the simple formula to create over 100 incredible colors.
See our Real Milk Paint® Color Sticks available for purchase in both color palettes.
FREE informative color chart with every order.

Customer Testimonials
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"This environmentally friendly paint keeps much longer than any other that I have ever used. This includes storage with both the mixed and unmixed product. It also builds better than any other product I have ever tried. They have an enormous selection of colors and the quality control is excellent. Dwayne is always most helpful when I have questions and is a terrific source of knowledge....." Read more...

"Totally love using your milk paint. I have restored a hacienda from 1840 and this paint gives the feel of 1840's. I tried the "other" milk paint and my success was half..." Read more...

"Thanks...I've used your milk paint already, and love the chalk-like matt finish. It's like powdered pigments, a very old world, fresco look..." Read more....

"We have found Mr. Siever very helpful in making suggestions of different techniques and also color mixes..." Read more...

"I love the bright red paint, the new color is great!!! I will be ordering more soon, thanks..." Read more...

ADVANTAGES:

  • Sticks to raw wood, plaster, dry wall, stone, unsealed brick and concrete
  • No Primer need on raw wood and porous surfaces
  • Sticks to latex with the addition of Ultra Bond
  • Easy to use, water-based formula
  • Each bag contains everything needed, just add water
  • Remains useable for a minimum of two weeks after mixing with water
  • Does not congeal to a blob
  • Environmentally friendly paint
  • Non-toxic
  • Does not contain radioactive Kaolin Clays as a filler
  • Traditional color palette, based on antique painted furniture
  • Virtually no odor
  • No residual odor after drying
  • Dries fast (30 minutes to 4 hours depending ambient temperature)

Note: Real Milk Paint ® will not stick to oil base clear finishes and some painted surfaces. Please see "How to apply Real Milk Paint ® to an Unknown surface" and "How to Paint Walls".

Visit How to Use Real Milk Paint ® for even more instruction on working with our Real Milk Paint ® environmentally friendly paint.

DIRECTIONS: Each quart contains 2 1/2 cups of powdered milk paint. Choose a glass or plastic container 2 times larger than needed to allow for vigorous mixing by hand. To mix 1 quart add 2 1/2 cups water to entire contents. For smaller portions mix 1 part Real Milk Paint ® to 1 part luke warm water. Stir vigorously for 1 minute. Stir any contents stuck to bottom. For a smoother paint mix in an old blender or with mechanical agitation. If excessive foaming occurs add a few drops of Anti-Foam. Allow paint to stand 20 minutes stirring occasionally. If too thick add more water. If too thin add more powdered Real Milk Paint ®. Surface must be free of contamination, wax, grease or oils. Clean with T.S.P. Sticks to latex with the addition of Ultra Bond. When applying over other finishes, ALWAYS test for compatibility before full application.

For a brushy old world look use these natural bristle brushes for application For a smoother more uniform painted look use these Foam Brushes. As days and weeks go by, the paint will continue to become more resistant to moisture. After the paint has dried 3-4 hours you may top coat with varnish, oil finish, Pure Tung Oil, lacquer, or wax. Try in inconspicuous area first, the color may change. Wear proper safety equipment, goggles and rubber gloves.

SPRAYING INSTRUCTIONS: To spray, milk paint must be mixed in a blender to a smooth consistency, then strained. A 2.0 orifice or higher for the spray gun is recommended.

CAUTION: Contains calcium hydroxide (lime) may burn eyes and skin. Flush and rinse with warm water immediately.

View the Material Safety Data Sheet for this product.

At The Real Milk Paint Company we do our best to provide safe products as well as information. However we can not guarantee that individuals with compromised immune systems or allergies will not have a reaction to our products. We strongly recommend that each person take their own personal responsibility in testing this product for their own personal use.