Real Milk Paint® Blog

One of the greatest things about milk paint is that you can achieve such an incredible range of looks and finishes with it. It’s so incredibly versatile that it has become the go-to choice for [...]

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 similar [...]

In the modern world, there is an overabundance of harmful toxins and chemicals seeping into the air, and hiding within many corners of daily human life. Standard commercialized paint is one of those substances. Containing [...]

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 milk proteins, lime, and earth [...]

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 [...]

Chances are, you’ve come across one object or another in your lifetime that seemed like it appeared out of a dream. As if it were meant to find its way into your life. But, then [...]

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 [...]

Milk paint and chalk paint are both great alternatives to regular paint, and many people often confuse the two or don’t know what sets them apart. So, to set the record straight, today we’re going [...]

Both tung oil and linseed oil are naturally derived finishing oils that are used for wood crafts, furniture, flooring, and decks, and tung oil is additionally used on surfaces like brick and concrete. Tung and [...]

Once you’ve found a milk paint color you love and paint your project, don’t forget the finishing step — applying a layer of wax. Is wax absolutely necessary to completing your milk paint project? Not [...]

Milk paint creates a velvety matte finish that adds character and charm to your home. Whether you’re looking to sell your home in the next few months, or plan to stay for years to come, [...]

There are many different types of paint brushes to select from when applying milk paint. There are no right or wrong brushes to use as milk paint is a versatile substance and is quite forgiving [...]

If you want to add a touch of rustic charm to your home, there’s no better way to do it than by upcycling or refinishing a piece of furniture with milk paint. To us, rustic [...]