What are the benefits of milk paint?

Milk paint is an environmentally friendly alternative to paint commonly found at your local hardware store, often made with petrochemicals.

Is milk paint available in colors?

Yes, earth-friendly pigments can be used to achieve the desired paint color. While other paints introduce VOCs to the mix when a pigment is added, milk paint can be safely disposed of when required.

Is milk paint the same as chalk paint?

While both paints are mineral-based, milk paint contains milk, and chalk paint is inorganic. Milk paint comes as a dry powder that must be mixed with water. Depending on the manufacturer, natural coloring pigments come mixed in with the powder or in a separate container.

What can you paint with milk paint?

Milk paint is an alternative to commonly used paints such as latex and can cover several surfaces, including drywall, masonry, wood, and metal.

Can milk paint be used on kitchen cabinets?

Yes, you can use milk paint to paint cabinets; however, you'll want to apply a finish coat for durability as milk paint has a matte finish that can show marks.

How much does milk paint cost?

Milk paints costs $16 to $25 per 16 oz. (473ml) of paint, covering roughly 30-40 square feet.

Does milk paint require a primer?

Milk paint is self-sealing and usually does not require a primer. Most milk paint manufacturers offer a primer like adhesive coating and blocking primers should you need to seal knots, paint over top of existing paint, or experience issues with the paint bonding to a surface.

Can you paint furniture with milk paint?

Painting furniture with milk paint is quick and easy as milk paint does not require sanding or priming. Milk paint is also an excellent choice for refinishing and renewing vintage or rustic farmhouse furniture due to its matte finish. It's recommended that outdoor furniture is kept in the shade for one to two weeks after painting. This allows the paint to harden as moisture passes through the paint, making it more durable.

Does milk paint dry quickly?

Milk paint dries within 30 to 40 minutes of application, allowing for multiple coats in a shorter time.

Can milk paint be sealed?

Milk paint can be sealed using natural finishing products, like oil or wax. Popular finishing oils include tung oil, hemp oil, wood oil, and mineral oil. Most manufacturers offer specially formulated finishes for their paint. Always consult with the manufacturer to ensure you select the proper finish for your application.

Learn about Milk Paint

Milk paint is a natural paint finish made from curdled milk or cottage cheese, lime, and colored with earth pigment(s). Milk paint has been used for thousands of years and has become increasing popular as of the early 1800s. It is a highly durable alternative to commonly used paints and provides a natural matte finish.

Milk paint is an all-natural paint alternative. While it is eco-friendly and even child-safe, milk paint does contain lime, which could cause eye or skin irritation. Once dried, the pain is exceptionally durable and safe for furniture, toys, interior and exterior walls, and other common areas painted with latex paint.

Milk paint is made using all-natural ingredients and can safely be disposed of, even in your garden!

Milk paint has been used for thousands of years. Early on, it was used as a creative form of self-expression. Evidence of milk paint is evident in cave paintings discovered in Australia that dating back some 30,000 years and even in King Tutankhamun's tomb, who reigned the Egyptian empire from 1334 to 1325 BC.