How to Apply Milk Paint | Painting Furniture

Traditional milk paint comes as a bag of powder like this, and it’s been gaining a lot of traction in woodworking circles in recent years. It’s one of the oldest forms of paint, and I think there’s an authentic nostalgia to using it. It contains limestone, casein protein — which is where the milk comes in — and natural earth pigments that provide the color. The powdered paint must be mixed into solution with water before use.

General Finishes has taken a different approach to their milk paints. It still has a limestone base, like traditional milk paint, which gives it that flat sheen and great durability. But it’s formulated to be more user-friendly and economical.

The paint comes premixed in a can to the correct ratio, so with a little stirring it’s ready for use. It has a much thicker consistency than typical home center paint, yet it can be brushed, rolled or sprayed. And, it has very little odor when wet. When you’re finished, GF Milk Paint cleans up with soap and water.

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[darrinwesterfeld]

Really nice looking table. The paint color really set off the top.

[jbb]

Thank you for this introduction to General Finishes Milk Paint. I had no idea that it came in so many colors! I have been wanting to paint our kitchen cabinets and looks like this will fit the bill. Great video!

[treelife]

Oh, I thought this was going to be a video on "how to apply milk paint", rather than a commercial...

[jenniferstinert]

I’m not a blue colour fan, but I really love this! It’s a nice way to incorporate storage into the living room.

[fredsilva]

Milk paint can easily be made at home. No need to buy pre-made mix or the powder. Pickling lime, low fat milk and color. Contrary to what this man says, milk paint can be stored in the fridge for a few days. Give it the smell test like real milk.

[clemenciarodner]

Very good video. Excellent explanations. I have just subscribed to your channel so many thanks.

[weeinspiration]

Would this be suitable for an aquarium cabinet paint? If you got the paint surface wet, would it ruin the paint finish?

[inspectr]

Does it require any type top coating like traditional milk paints?

[PurpleLancer]

What is the name of the color? Twilight or China Blue?? Great coffee table!!!

[mcorrade]

very nice looking paint. Can you use a sealer on the paint after applying like a poly?

[Newlife-olpk]

Milk paint that doesn't contain milk protein ...?

[jdemacek]

I feel like this is a direct commercial for General Finishes... And it seems you intentionally showed bad results of the milk paint powder.

[RudyeMcGlothlin]

C'mon... call it what it is. That's just latex paint. GF wants to mimic the colors and sheen of milk paint, and that is fine. They're using some of the same coloring agents, great. But don't add to the deception by making it out to be something besides latex paint.

[usedcarsokinawa]

I never return paint to my container. I don’t want contamination.

[markandbaileyplemel]

This is an add for acrylic paint that pretends to be milk paint, not a how to video for milk paint. Please title your videos more appropriately.

[nonnot]

This commercial is misleading at the very least and disgusting if you ask me. First of all, this is not milk paint. It does not even contain casein protein. It's just a acrylic paint, preventing to be milk paint. The actual milk paint have zero VOC and non-toxic. This is not! Second, it is funny that he purposely peaches powder form as a drawback. What a shame. The so-called premixed milk paint has a shelf life of 1-2 years, like most of other acrylic paints. For the true milk paint, not only you can make it yourself, but in its powder form, it can be stored indefinitely. You only need to mix the amount you need. How is that a drawback?

[mikejustice]

Paint does not stick to wood.
Primer? Yes.
Mixing primer and paint together is the biggest joke that ever hit the painting industry.

It’s like someone trying to impress mommy for another cookie.