Don't use a limited amount of a custom mixed
color of milk paint when experimenting with new products.
Another option would have been to paint a base coat of acrylic or chalk paint over the entire piece and then add a
layer of milk paint without bonding agent.
The most intimidating
part of milk paint is the fact it comes in a powder form, but really that only helps the paint to last longer.
Be sure to check back tomorrow for the next
segment of milk paint madness, and in the meantime remember to pin today's post for future reference.
Be sure to check back tomorrow for the final segment
of milk paint madness, and in the meantime remember to pin today's post for future reference.
This then led to applying two coats of primer and then applying another coat
of milk paint only to run out.
I loved her hand painted
samples of her milk paint line... we just sent folks over there to check them out before buying colors.
I went through my mostly used
bags of milk paint to see what I had and pulled out Homestead House's Upper Canada Green.
I have to admit that though my sweet friend, Marian, was coming out with her own
line of milk paint over a year ago, and I was excited for her and to try it, milk paint was not my favorite medium to work with.
After removing the wallpaper, these New Hampshire homeowners uncovered a verdant
shade of milk paint in the guest room, and knew it was meant to be.
I gave the main areas of the armoire two coats
of the milk paint in Slate, and distressed it with a fine sanding block.
There are many types
of milk paint on the market today, but OFMP is the original true milk paint.
Spruce it up with a coat
of milk paint for a vintage look, or try spray paint in a bold hue.
The new website is clean, modern and extremely user friendly, including information about the
history of milk paint, testimonials, and galleries of photos showcasing their beautiful and limitless range of colors.
I am leaning heavily towards the idea
of milk paint too, but am kinda scared since I «ve never actually refinished anything before... Any pointers?
First close up pic (under the
pic of milk paint pakage) I see a little heart on the «thingy» do you?
It is important to try out your test ratio to be sure you have not compromised the binding
power of your milk paint / safepaint due to over saturation.
As with other stenciling projects I have done, I mixed up very small
batches of milk paint, in Bayberry Green, Mustard, Salem Red, and Barn Red.
I slapped rounds and
rounds of milk paint on it, never even waiting for a layer to truly dry, until my cup with paint was empty.