Milk Paint Furniture Before And After

Furniture Refinishing with Milk Paint

To be honest, I wasn’t crazy about it until I tried a furniture refinishing project with milk paint.Another Milk Paint Furniture Refinishing ProjectI am sure you remember that I painted a cheap mirror with milk paint last week.Milk paint automatically produces a bubbly paint texture, which is a perfect “chippy” distressed look.

Are milk paint and chalk paint the same thing?

Milk paint comes in powder form and will bubble and create a chippy look when it dries.

Custom White Milk Paint Dresser

When I finished it, I put the hardware back on and took some pictures, but it just wasn’t working for me.The hardware just isn’t right for the piece and, while I love the blue & white quilt, I didn’t love it as a backdrop for this piece.

So, I ordered different hardware for it and reworked some things while I was in the studio today.

Here is how the piece started…It’s actually a sweet piece and wasn’t bad at all, but the wood is a bit too orange for my taste.

I left the top as is and painted the body of the piece in a custom mixed white – equal parts MMS Milk Paint Mora and Farmhouse White.

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Normally when using milk paint, you dont have to prime 1st, but i wanted to do a little test and see how it went.I decided on a custom color for this one and mixed up some milk paint in Sea Green and Slate – 50/50 ratio – both colors are from Old Fashioned Milk Paint.This helps when glazing over milk paint otherwise it would be to flat and porous and make the glaze really splotchy.This time, the milk paint didnt chip or flake off at all.The 411Color = old fashioned milk paint in Sea Green and Slate, mixed 50/50Wax/Glaze finish = check tomorrows post for how to!!

milk paint 101

Now, you know what milk paint is (part 1), you’ve mixed it for your project (part 2), and now it’s time to get your piece ready to paint.But, I’ve painted enough to know which ones need to be prepped before applying milk paint and which ones don’t.If you have raw wood cabinetry, floors, paneling, etc, milk paint is a fantastic option.This is especially important for milk paint.

I bought this rocking horse from Restoration Hardware and painted it with milk paint and the paint would just not stick!

How to Paint a Chippy Farmhouse Dresser with Milk Paint

Learn how to use Old-Fashioned Milk Paint to create a beautiful chippy paint finish that looks authentically vintage for the perfect farmhouse dresser.In case you aren’t familiar with milk paint, it is a vintage-style furniture paint made from milk protein along with other completely natural, safe ingredients.Milk paint was often used for painting furniture over 100 years ago and painting furniture with milk paint today is the best way to get a similar aged look.

Milk paint is also the absolute best way to recreate an aged, chippy paint effect.

I love the chippy, aged paint finish milk paint can give and I thought it would be the perfect fit for my old dresser.

Vintage Dresser Makeover with Milk Paint

I received the products below from The Real Milk Paint Co. to review in exchange for this post.I decided to give it a makeover with milk paint from The Real Milk Paint Co.

Unlike latex or chalk paint, milk paint comes in powder form.

You can read more about the details of milk paint on The Real Milk Paint Co’s website.I also want to take a second to brag on the people at The Real Milk Paint Co.

Before & After: Painted Armoire with Milk Paint

I wanted a simple paint option that wouldn’t require a lot of preparation, so I decided to use Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint.Since I was painting the armoire with Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint, I didn’t need to do much prep work.

Chalk Painted Armoire – ^^ Pin for later!More paint makeover inspiration:Our Stone Fireplace Makeover (chalk painted grey, then white).The Power of Paint: Simple Kitchen Paint MakeoverPaint Colors in Our Home (Interior and Exterior)

How to Use Milk Paint

Some of my favorite DIY projects have used chalk paint like this Restoration Hardware inspired chandelier, these awesome book transformations with chalk paint, and this upholstered chair!😉 The way milk paint gets its name is that it is made out of casein, the protein that you find in milk.

In order to make the casein (which is the base of milk paint) into milk paint it is also mixed with chalk, clay, oxide, and limestone.What is the Difference Between Milk Paint and Chalk Paint?Milk Paint FAQsHow do you mix milk paint?

Milk Paint vs Chalk Paint

Milk paint and chalk paint seem very similar and it can be hard to tell the difference.Milk Paint vs Chalk Paint On Kitchen CabinetsBoth milk paint and chalk paint can make your kitchen cabinets look great.Milk Paint vs Chalk Paint For FurnitureDeciding whether to use milk paint or chalk-style paint on a piece of furniture really depends on what you want your finished piece to look like.Milk Paint BrandsThere are several brands of milk paint available.

I wrote a full post about the best milk paints already but here are some of the most popular brands:Real Milk Paint CoThe Real Milk Paint Co. has an impressive selection of over 50 colors.

Milk Paint Buffet Makeover

Have you guys used milk paint?!A lot of milk paint comes in powder form and you mix it with water to create your paint.

Milk Paint Mixing Process:Milk Paint Mixing and Paint SuppliesAs soon as I mixed up the SIMP black beach milk paint, I was again kicking myself for not using it sooner.Taped off to Prepare for Milk Paint using Frog TapeMilk Paint Application Process:After cleaning the buffet and mixing the milk paint it was go-time!Milk Paint Mixed and Sat for 10 Min Before Applying with Zibra Paint BrushesWhen I started painting, I was amazed at how smooth the paint was and how well it covered!

The 5 Top Ways To Seal Chalk Paint (or Milk Paint!)

Facebook 3TwitterPinterest 45235I love using Chalk Paint to paint furniture, and just about anything.So today I’m sharing the 5 top ways to seal Chalk Paint (plus pros and cons of each)!Well, the Chalk Paint led into so many brands and types, which then led into Milk Paint and so on and so on.

However, these tips for how to seal Chalk Paint can also go along with sealing Milk Paint, too.The 5 top ways to seal Chalk Paint (or Milk Paint too).

Before & After

Yes, I love to paint just about everything, but I do love natural wood as well.After it dries completely, sand with 100 , 150, and 180 grit sandpaper in that order.Again, sand in between coats with 500 grit sandpaper to create an extra smooth finsihThe legs are done in Farmhouse White from Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint.I simply painted on 3 coats, sanded back with 220 grit sandpaper, cleaned dust with a microfiber cloth, and then applied the topcoat.

The chairs are also painted in Farmhouse White from Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint and recovered with a geometric fabric from Fabric.com.

Milk Paint Furniture Upcycle

Milk Paint Furniture UpcycleThis post contains some affiliate links for your convenience.It was high time I got to work on some of the larger pieces for my home and decided to give milk paint a try on an old armoire.This is a great milk paint furniture upcycle.

If you haven’t used milk paint, you may want to give it a try, my husband and I both are so pleased with the outcome!

This close up picture also shows some of the detail of the finish with the single coat of milk paint.

General Finishes Coastal Blue & Corinth Blue Milk Paint (gorgeous

Facebook 15TwitterPinterest 2404General Finishes Coastal Blue is a beautiful color, especially mixed with a bit of Corinth!General Finishes Coastal Blue & Corinth Blue Milk Paint (chest makeover).They are made by General Finishes and if you can’t find them local you can buy online at Amazon.For example, Annie Sloan Chalk Paint base, General Finishes Top.Do you love General Finishes too?

How to Use Milk Paint on a Dresser

The milk paint completely transformed this old piece, and now I’m hooked on milk paint.Why Choose Milk PaintWhen researching milk paints to use on furniture, I came across the Real Milk Paint Company and loved how natural the paint was.With milk paint, you need to be able to get the milk paint to stick to the surface of the furniture.How to Use Milk Paint on a DresserOkay, I simply cannot stress this enough, but you need to use a really, really good paintbrush with milk paint.

Milk Paint Finishing TipSome of the milk paint pigment might rub off on your cloth.

Light Grey Milk Paint Dresser

And in honesty, they look quite becoming… I gave the whole body a quick sanding to help the milk paint adhere, and painted with a mix of Miss Mustard Seed’s Linen with a little Shutter Gray.It came out a nice light gray, with just a hint of blue in certain light.And a couple of little vignette shots.My hydrangeas are looking more beautiful now than they did all summer, so I cut a couple for this shot.

Featured on these wonderful blogs:Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint – Get Inspired!

DIY Milk Paint Guide for Beginners

First, why milk paint?Milk paint is different in that it usually comes in a powdered form.

Yet, like mixing specialty drinks, there is an art and a science behind mixing milk paint.ALSO, recently I discovered General Finishes that makes pre-mixed milk paint (and have great colors that are mixable for even custom colors!).

Hope this helped take the mystery out of the process of milk paint for y’all!

Milk Painted Furniture

The crackle finish was stunning and the dresser was all decked out for spring.Sisal Easter bunnies, floral and pastel throws, Easter lilies and spring wreaths – gorgeous styling – but the crackle dresser still stole the show!🙂And can I just say, this milk paint did its ‘thing’ because this crackle finish is large-and-in-charge and magnificent!

SOURCE LIST::DRESSER TOP::MILK PAINTED FURNITURE CRACKLE FINISHFor all of you who love the modern farmhouse and naturally distressed look, here’s how to achieve an authentic large crackle finish.

When using shellac or shellac based primer underneath milk paint, more times than not, it will cause the milk paint to shrink and crack.

ART IS BEAUTY: Before and After Vintage Dresser Makeover Using

This post is a sponsored post or uses affiliate links to help you find the products I trust and loveWelcome back my Beauties!But don't despair, even while I have been enjoying my summer I have also been painting away.I decided I wanted to show off her royal elegance so I of course chose a royal color.

WESTMINSTER GREEN by General FinishesI sanded and wiped down all the places I would be painting and got to work.

In between paint drying on the base I cleaned up the hardware and spray painted them to refresh them with some Rustoleum gold spray paint.

Sanding Chalk Paint® Before OR After Waxing?

The question to sand and distress Chalk Paint® before versus after applying clear wax is a very common question.I love the combination of Versailles, Antoinette and Old White Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan.Personally, I like to sand Chalk Paint® before waxing.I like how the Chalk Paint® is polished and the end result, is a silky smooth surface.

Lastly, we share a lot more information to help you get the most functionality out of your Chalk Paint® on our Facebook page.

Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint Before and After: Antique

First off, if you are unfamiliar with Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint, it’s a five-ingredient environmentally-friendly paint that can be used to create vintage/chippy/distressed pieces or pieces that are smooth and polished.There is lots more info on Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint website.

Miss Mustard Seed milk paint colorsBefore we get into the painting process, can I just gush about the Miss Mustard Seed paint colors for a second?

(photo from Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint)How to paint with milk paintAgain, every piece is different, but here’s the step-by-step process I used to get the chippy look on this nightstand.

Tough Coat:Rust-oleum Matte Clear:Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint before and afterAnd again, here is the final look!

Easy Dresser Makeover Projects

Tour of Our Guest Bedroom Guest BedroomHow to Lighten Dark Stained Wood dark stained dresser makeover This is part two of a dresser makeover.Repurposed Dresser Converted to Bathroom VanityFurniture Makeover – Gentlemen’s Dresser gentlemen’s dresser makeover Remember the daughter I mentioned earlier that follows us on the socials?Furniture Makeover Gentlemen’s DresserAntique Gentlemen’s Dresser Makeover black painted dresser You just can’t go wrong with a color like black.Scroll Work Dresser in Arabesque Milk PaintAntique Dresser Transformation in Milk Paint milk painted antique dresser This antique dresser was almost in pristine condition.

Antique Dresser Transformation in Milk Paint – Mora Antique Dresser Makeover Reveal Bergere milk painted dresser Another mother-daughter situation came our way with this antique dresser makeover.

Chalk Paint vs Milk Paint: Which is Better?

I get so many questions about the differences between chalk paint vs milk paint so I figured I would answer a few of those today.I’ve tried many different milk paint and chalk paint brands, and for the most part, they are all pretty comparable.

I get lots of questions such as, is milk paint the same as chalk paint, what is milk paint, and how to use milk paint.

So let’s get started discussing the difference between milk paint and chalk paint and how you can use each, shall we?

Which paint is better and when should I use Chalk Paint vs Milk Paint?

Painted Dresser with Milk Paint

So when I found this dresser in serious need of a makeover, I immediately knew I wanted to paint it with Miss Mustard Seek Milk Paint in Typewriter.TIP 1If you don’t want a “chippy” look (which I didn’t), the MMS Milk Paint line has a Milk Paint Bonding Agent that you add to the milk paint mixture.

The Milk Paint Bonding Agent allows Milk Paint to adhere to metal, glass and painted, varnished or lacquered surfaces.TIP 3As you are painting, stir the milk paint with your paint brush as the paint tends to separate as it sits.“Typewriter” by Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint is definitely my new favorite and I’m sure I’ll find more furniture pieces to makeover with this paint.

before and after: all farmhouse white, all the time

Here are all the before and after collages for our newest Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint color, Farmhouse White!

The Chippy Gray Milk Paint Dresser

ShareTweetPinEmailCreate a yummy chippy painted finish on your old wood furniture with milk paint!Let’s dive into the chippy gray milk paint dresser makeover!

How to Prep Wood Furniture for Milk PaintWhile the milk paint sits for a bit, it’s time to prep the furniture.In theory (milk paint really has a mind of its own though), milk paint will soak into raw wood.If you’re wanting to have some fun with paint and old furniture, I think you’ll like Milk Paint.

Before & After}

I was going through some old pics today and came across this dresser that i painted a while back.I cant believe that i havent posted it yet, it was such a fun dresser!

I was originally going to paint it a bright white, but my cute friend Jenn of By The Way Jenn Gray needed a new buffet and this one worked, so she chose a fun yellow, so yellow it was!!This is a good solid piece that didnt need much work besides paint.Then i got to work painting the yellow!

How To

We blend several techniques together to get a faux bar wood top.We use milk paint and dark oil wax for a chippy, aged look.

Watch the full video here and subscribe to Jami Ray Vintage.Products used in this video:Sweetie Jane Milk PaintExtra BondReal Stain #1Dark Oil WaxDIY Paint in White SwanPaint Pixie 1 1/4” Oval/Round Brush

How to Use Milk Paint

Milk Paint is the oldest kind of paint.What You Need For Using Milk PaintPowdered Milk Paint (I’ll share favorite types further on in this post).

Milk Paint – Your Questions AnsweredWhat is the difference between Chalk Paint and Milk Paint?Is General Finishes Milk Paint actual milk paint?

It is a low VOC mineral paint but due to the matte nature they called it “milk paint”.

Classic Farmhouse Furniture Makeover

I love a good before and after!!We transformed this dresser live on YouTube on February 13th.Some paint, stain, new hardware, and some bondo helped create a beautiful modern farmhouse look.

Watch the replay of the live here.This is a style that speaks to my heart.

Milk Paint Farmhouse Dresser: Before and After

Milk Paint Farmhouse Dresser: Before and AfterSometimes, a piece of furniture you set out to rehab does not turn out the way you envisioned.Once the dresser was repaired, I painted it with Sweet Pickins Milk Paint in Flour Sack.

I just let the Milk Paint do it’s thing.But that’s what I love about Milk Paint.Sometimes you just have to let it go when using Milk Paint.

Chalk Paint Vs Milk Paint? What's the Difference?

Both paints give amazing paint finishes; chalk paint finishes are thicker and more consistent, whereas milk paint is often less predictable.Recipes to make your own milk paint can be found at Martha Stewart, Real Milk Paint, Esprit Cabane and a cheat’s version using acrylic paint from Craft Apple.Now let’s look at chalk paint, starting with a Annie Sloan chalk paint tutorial who coined the term ‘chalk paint’.You can apply chalk paint with a brush, roller or sprayer .. Chalk paint distresses well .How to Make Chalk Paint RecipeThe video below has 4 chalk paint recipes and shows the different finishes they create.

Easy How to Apply Milk Paint

144 shares SharePinEmailIn a few simple steps, I will show you how easy it is to apply milk paint!how to prep for milk paintAfter a light sanding and then a thorough cleaning, I chose to paint this adorable washstand in Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint ‘French Enamel.’It is a lovely shade of blue that has a vintage feel to the milk paint color.The paintbrush almost always falls over the edge while applying milk paint (or any paint for that matter!)milk paint colorsWhat do you think of this milk paint color?Milk paint comes in many different colors from blues to whites, to greens to reds….you name it and you will find a milk paint color you will love!

Milk Paint vs Chalk Painted Dresser

Milk Paint vs Chalk Painted DresserOne of the projects we did for the Restaurant Refresh was a new host stand.I have used Chalk Paint a few times, but when I saw Rust-Oleum had a Milk Paint, I wanted to try them both out to see the difference.

Milk PaintWhen testing the Rust-Oleum Milk Paint (left).If you had a piece with a great grain that you wanted to peek through the paint, Milk paint would be your best choice.I painted it just on the top of the Milk paint dresser, and noticed the slightest difference in color.

Milk Paint vs Chalk Paint vs Latex: Which is Best for Furniture

When comparing milk paint vs regular paint, milk paint is better for achieving a distressed chippy look, for that vintage, time-worn feel.Annie Sloan Chalk Paint ColorsAnnie Sloan Chalk Paint comes in over 40 colors that you can see here: Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Color Options.

Want to see how General Finishes Milk Paint compares against chalk paint, milk paint and latex?I also share why the process is just as easy as chalk paint here: Why I Don’t Use Chalk Paint on FurnitureChalk Paint vs Milk PaintA common question I get is “what’s the difference between milk paint and chalk paint?” Milk paint has to be mixed and acts more like a stain which penetrates the surface of the wood.Rustoleum Milk paint is not a true traditional milk paint from milk paint powder but it is a latex paint.

10 Tips for Staining Wood Furniture

Today I’m answering some of your questions on staining wood furniture.The benefits of water based stain is similar to water based paints.

water based with water based or oil with oil.Stain is heavy duty enough to permanently stain wood so it WILL stain everything else in it’s path.

xFeel free to share some of your tips and ideas on staining wood furniture ….

Bedroom Makeover: How to Paint furniture with Milk Paint

I love working with milk paint and I wanted to show you how I mix it and how easy it is to paint with.This look is easily achieved with milk paint and a little sanding after the paint is dry.The best bonus with milk paint is that you can work inside without the fear of VOC’s, and it is non toxic.

Measure the dry milk paint powder into a mixing container.(After I brushed on the first layer of milk paint) I love milk paint because you don’t need to be perfect at painting.

How Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint Saved A Damaged Dresser

Any supplies used may be given to me free of charge, however, all projects and opinions are my own.This little dresser with 3 drawers came to me in bad shape.

But with a little bit of love, a lot of elbow grease, a helping of Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint in Linen, and this piece has a new lease on life.I love the magic of Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint.

We can always use more organization, so that is what the new dresser is doing for us now.

Dresser and End Table Makeover With Light Blue Milk Paint

Today I’m going to show you how to recreate this beautiful light blue milk paint dresser and end table makeover using a custom mix of general finishes paint.I wanted this dresser to fit in with those colors, and I thought light blue milk paint would be perfect.

I decided to use general finishes milk paint and mix two shades to get a custom light blue color for this dresser and side table makeover.Mix Your PaintFor this dresser and side table makeover I wanted a very light blue color.Stunning blue milk paint furniture makeover!

two-toned milk paint dresser

The two-toned milk paint dresser in Layla’s Mint is finished and she is a beauty.You can still appreciate the beautiful lines and the age of this dresser, but it looks softer now.

When thinking about which finish I wanted to use for this piece, I opted for Tough Coat.Here is a video showing how I applied the Tough Coat along with some tips for making sure it’s mixed well and avoiding drips…Sebastian was being a total ham.

If you’re in my neck of the woods, this piece will be for sale at Adourn in Chatfield, MN after Thanksgiving (along with the Little Black Dresser.)

How to Distress Wood Furniture with Milk Paint and Wet Rag Sanding

As promised, I wanted to show you how to distress wood furniture with milk paint and wet rag sanding.The paint I chose to try it with was Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint in Grain Sack.

The Benefits of Using Milk PaintSince milk paint gives you that well-worn chippy, shabby-chic look, the result is a beautiful combination of layered, crackled, and chipped paint.You won’t get the same results if you skip the wood stain and put the milk paint directly on raw wood.

If you found this tutorial on how to distress furniture with milk paint and wet rag sanding helpful, then please pin this idea for later!

Chalk Paint vs. Milk Paint; Which is Better for Painting Furniture

Facebook 226TwitterPinterest 726EmailSaveThis is a detailed post about chalk paint vs milk paint and which is better for painting furniture.Fast forward a few years (ok maybe like 10) and I’m going to share all about Chalk paint vs. milk paint and which is better for painting furniture.Before I give you my opinion, I want to share some facts about chalk paint vs. milk paint and their differences.Unlike Chalk paint, milk paint has been around for years.I hope my thoughts about chalk paint vs. milk paint help you figure out what paint to use to repurpose or up cycle something of your own!

Rustoleum Milk Paint Review

(First, let me say that this post is not sponsored – it’s my honest to goodness Rustoleum Milk Paint review.Rustoleum Milk Paint ReviewPros:No sanding needed – Just like chalk paint, sanding is not required for using milk paint on furniture.While chalk paint often needs only one coat, to achieve a richer look, milk paint needs more.So, is milk paint better than chalk paint?

Weighing all of the pros and cons, I would say YES, I prefer this milk paint over chalk paint.

Blue Milk Paint Dresser – B4 and Afters

Blue Milk Paint Dresser, AFTER!Jenn from Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint sent me some Flow Blue Milk Paint to try.

If you are concerned about milk paint sticking to your surface, then an additional “Bonding Agent” (sold by Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint) is recommended.

You certainly can paint over primer, latex paint, or stains with milk paint if you wish to do so.

Just below is a slider that you can drag on the image to see the before and after picture of my Flow Blue Milk Paint Dresser!

Rustic Farmhouse Small Dresser

She picked up this petite dresser years ago and had a specific vision for it.Click here for a list of basic supplies you’ll need for your chalk paint project and here for the typical steps.The frame and drawer fronts was painted using a mixture of Annie Sloan chalk paint.Originally we ordered handles from an Etsy shop but didn’t realize that they were being shipped from China.This petite dresser is stunning in the space Monica chose for it!

Before and After: Milk Paint Dresser in Galvanized

Before and After: Milk Paint Dresser in GalvanizedHappy Friday!This dresser has been moved about a million times in it’s life (it was my husband’s dresser as a child) I painted it at some point with a flat white paint.I didn’t want to make a dramatic change so I went with Sweet Pickins Milk Paint in Galvanized.

2 coats of paint, a light distressing with sand paper, clear wax to seal and this dresser was ready for her after shot.

I love the variations in color in the milk paint too.

Milk Paint

China Blue Adirondack Chair Did you know General Finishes Milk Paint is exterior rated!??Loving this adirondack chair makeover with GF China Blue Milk Paint purchased from Antica Modern in Lakewood, OH.

This was given a refresh using General Finishes Milk Paint in Driftwood.

- Garage 9 Learn more about GF Milk Paint in this video: http://bit.ly/GFVideoProductMilkPaintLamp Black Hutch Amazing transformation with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint.

- Just picked and painted Learn more about General Finishes Milk Pain in this video: http://bit.ly/GFVideoProductMilkPaintBallet Pink Dresser Ballet Pink Milk Paint Dresser

before & after: the shelf you didn't see

One of our favorite families was looking for a china cabinet for some extra storage.We measured and planned and worked together to find this lovely Duncan Phyfe style cabinet and then painted the exterior in Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint in Artissimo.It worked out perfectly for them (and for us because we lovveee working with them)!

How to Best Paint Furniture with Milk Paint

Today, I am going to show you how to best paint furniture with milk paint.Thanks to Miss Mustard Seed’s milk paint , they sent me the perfect shade of pink.I used primer that I had on hand and let that dry for a few days before I started to paint with the milk paint.

If you have never used Miss Mustard Seed’s milk paint, I am here to tell you, it is amazing!!If you have, I hope I have inspired you to try Miss Mustard Seed’s milk paint, if you haven’t already!