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This is my favorite paint. I've used it on a dinning set and a staircase without any issues. I do 3 layers of paint and only sand in between layers of poly. I always do 3 layers of poly for durability. I apply the poly with a brush. I have never used any primer or bonding agents with this milk paint. I just make sure to sand the surface well before using paint. On new bare wood this paint actually soaks in and bonds very well.
For perfect poly, I use a random orbital sander with 220 grit then buff with a 3m scrubbing pad. Could also be done by hand for smaller, shapelier projects.
I think these look great. I love your easy way of doing/explaining everything. THANK YOU. About wiping on poly….. I just heard another flipper say she takes a piece of car wash sponge and putting it in a nylon(knee high) stocking, dampen it and wipe on the poly. Minimal streaks if any. . I haven’t tried it yet but I’m going to.
I think they turned out beautiful. I , on the other hand , am not in love with painting but do it to my real wood thrift store finds. I wouldn't do all that. I tend to go the easiest route.
I have to thank you for this video. Out of all the videos I watched on milk paint, yours was by far the best and most descriptive. I followed the steps you presented in this video to the "T". I have to say for my first time, I did not do too bad. You have a new subbie here! And thanks again for your content.
the pieces look very nice. thanks for sharing your challenges, your successes and your temporary failures, because from what i've seen you keep working to problem solve and turn failures into successes!
I love this paint...the texture and the colors are lovely but I wish they had more color. But this is acrylic paint...not chalk or casin based milk paint so it has a unique finish for sure. I personally feel the durability is superior to chalk paint but I love all of these types of paints. Each have pros and cons. These turned out gorgeous by the way...its have nightstands painted in this paint n color but I disnt sand as I love the texture....this would also be so beautiful with wax over the top
But you shouldn’t have to strain it.. It should be ready after a good mix. And I spent many minutes stirring. It was very well mixed up and shook up too. 😂 I agree though, it really is a great, durable paint. I just wish it wasn’t so gritty. But I think they make it that way to make it feel kind of like real powdered milk paint.
Thank you so much for these videos. I'm just delving into the world of milk paint and the first paint I used was Rustoleum. I was disappointed too with the grittiness of it. I did two coats and only sanded very lightly some of the surface of the piece. I hesitant to sand the second layer having just gotten it to where I cannot see streaks. I am going to apply wax and hope that the wax will "fill in" where the texture is and make it smoother. I too do not want a distressed look on this and feel that if I sand it will take all too much paint. Anyway, I won't use Rustoleum again. I'll try another brand. And thanks for the tip about the round brush. That's a great suggestion after using a flat brush. It is hard to get all edges and nooks.
Nice job .. the distressing looks good on the pieces especially with the pulls and for the age. I’ve use that paint before (dark blue) on end tables but used more as a wash it’s very pigmented. The end tables sold so that was good ..
Great project. These look amazing. Tha k you for the tips about the poly. Do you thing that adding paint toothed poly will prevent yellowing on white/light colors furniture. TIA.
He's my thing This is cheaper than general finishes... But if I have to sand and recoat then it might not be worth it. Can this be sprayed like general finish milk paint? That might help with the rough texture
I love this as well as all your other pieces! I was wondering in what situations you use the spray clear shellac and when you will use the roll on white primer? Also I wanted to get advice on using an oil based wax topcoat- I started to use one that I thought wAs water based and then realized it was oil based so I stopped, I tried buffing but it just shows the swirl marks where I used it- is ther a way to fix that? I think your tutorials are the best I have seen on you tube! And I have watched hundreds of videos and I always come back to your for my real advice
I use clear shellac as much as I possibly can. If I’m painting a piece white, I’ll use white tinted shellac. Or if i need better coverage from the primer to hide what’s underneath. As for the oil based wax, you can either remove it with mineral spirits, paint again and then topcoat with a different topcoat. Otherwise, I feel like the streaks kind of disappear more after it cures. I don’t have any other solid advice about it though. Sorry!
I don’t that paint at all. It’s so gritty. I bought the Highland Blue and I was shocked like you were if the grittiness. I’ll never use it again. You did a great job. They came out beautiful.
Shellac it a finish. Never see it used as a primary. Shellac worst enemy is water so putting a water base paint over it is mind numbing. Taken a few minutes a read about shellac
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I like them a lot. Reusing the old hardware made them look very classic.
This is my favorite paint. I've used it on a dinning set and a staircase without any issues. I do 3 layers of paint and only sand in between layers of poly. I always do 3 layers of poly for durability. I apply the poly with a brush. I have never used any primer or bonding agents with this milk paint. I just make sure to sand the surface well before using paint. On new bare wood this paint actually soaks in and bonds very well.
For perfect poly, I use a random orbital sander with 220 grit then buff with a 3m scrubbing pad. Could also be done by hand for smaller, shapelier projects.
Great to have an honest review before I buy paint and do all the work. Thank you!!
They turned out cute good job. I want to try the milk paint from rustolium
I think these look great. I love your easy way of doing/explaining everything. THANK YOU.
About wiping on poly…..
I just heard another flipper say she takes a piece of car wash sponge and putting it in a nylon(knee high) stocking, dampen it and wipe on the poly. Minimal streaks if any. . I haven’t tried it yet but I’m going to.
I think they turned out beautiful. I , on the other hand , am not in love with painting but do it to my real wood thrift store finds. I wouldn't do all that. I tend to go the easiest route.
Looks nice. Not bad.
I would remove the lion legs and polish them and spray paint gold if necessary.
I have to thank you for this video. Out of all the videos I watched on milk paint, yours was by far the best and most descriptive. I followed the steps you presented in this video to the "T". I have to say for my first time, I did not do too bad. You have a new subbie here! And thanks again for your content.
Cute little tables!
the pieces look very nice. thanks for sharing your challenges, your successes and your temporary failures, because from what i've seen you keep working to problem solve and turn failures into successes!
Thank you so much! I don’t like giving up haha!
Use lamb's wool for poly!!! This is what professionals use.
I love this paint...the texture and the colors are lovely but I wish they had more color. But this is acrylic paint...not chalk or casin based milk paint so it has a unique finish for sure. I personally feel the durability is superior to chalk paint but I love all of these types of paints. Each have pros and cons. These turned out gorgeous by the way...its have nightstands painted in this paint n color but I disnt sand as I love the texture....this would also be so beautiful with wax over the top
Cute! I'm glad you stuck with it. I'm thinking it has its place, maybe?
Yes for sure it has its place. I love the look it just wasn’t what I planned for. Haha
You REALLY have to stir this paint. Straining it helps too. Its actually a really nice paint.
But you shouldn’t have to strain it.. It should be ready after a good mix. And I spent many minutes stirring. It was very well mixed up and shook up too. 😂
I agree though, it really is a great, durable paint. I just wish it wasn’t so gritty. But I think they make it that way to make it feel kind of like real powdered milk paint.
Thank you so much for these videos. I'm just delving into the world of milk paint and the first paint I used was Rustoleum. I was disappointed too with the grittiness of it. I did two coats and only sanded very lightly some of the surface of the piece. I hesitant to sand the second layer having just gotten it to where I cannot see streaks. I am going to apply wax and hope that the wax will "fill in" where the texture is and make it smoother. I too do not want a distressed look on this and feel that if I sand it will take all too much paint. Anyway, I won't use Rustoleum again. I'll try another brand. And thanks for the tip about the round brush. That's a great suggestion after using a flat brush. It is hard to get all edges and nooks.
Black Sheep House has a technique for applying poly that looks manageable. Well done.
You're a problem solver! Those tables turned out beautifully because of all of your hard work. I love mismatched tables!
Thank you! I’ll go check it out!
You put a lot of work into those pieces. Because of the work you did, they turned out attractive. I have resisted using milk paint
Nice job .. the distressing looks good on the pieces especially with the pulls and for the age. I’ve use that paint before (dark blue) on end tables but used more as a wash it’s very pigmented. The end tables sold so that was good ..
I love using those sponges to apply poly! Way better than a brush or roller for me. Still it’s not perfect and spraying would probably be better.
I have recently discovered wipe on poly!! Game changer!!
What brand and kind of wipe on poly?
@@ARayofSunlight minwax wipe on poly. It is oil base. So I only use it on natural wood and dark calk paint that is good and dry.
Oh yeah! I’ve used that over dark chalk paint and it was so good!
Great project. These look amazing. Tha k you for the tips about the poly. Do you thing that adding paint toothed poly will prevent yellowing on white/light colors furniture. TIA.
I’m not sure that it will help it or not. But I don’t think it will hurt by any means. ❤️
He's my thing
This is cheaper than general finishes... But if I have to sand and recoat then it might not be worth it.
Can this be sprayed like general finish milk paint? That might help with the rough texture
I doubt spraying it would remove the rough texture. It’s little specks of texture, not brush marks, so it would still be there when spraying.
Will this work on upvc windows and doors..is a primer/ top coat needed?
I love this as well as all your other pieces! I was wondering in what situations you use the spray clear shellac and when you will use the roll on white primer? Also I wanted to get advice on using an oil based wax topcoat- I started to use one that I thought wAs water based and then realized it was oil based so I stopped, I tried buffing but it just shows the swirl marks where I used it- is ther a way to fix that? I think your tutorials are the best I have seen on you tube! And I have watched hundreds of videos and I always come back to your for my real advice
I use clear shellac as much as I possibly can. If I’m painting a piece white, I’ll use white tinted shellac. Or if i need better coverage from the primer to hide what’s underneath.
As for the oil based wax, you can either remove it with mineral spirits, paint again and then topcoat with a different topcoat.
Otherwise, I feel like the streaks kind of disappear more after it cures. I don’t have any other solid advice about it though. Sorry!
I don’t that paint at all. It’s so gritty. I bought the Highland Blue and I was shocked like you were if the grittiness. I’ll never use it again. You did a great job. They came out beautiful.
Thank you!
Lovely job. Do you tint your poly when using light colours as well?
Good question!
Nope. You can’t see the streaks as much on light colors so I don’t usually worry about it,
I am always sanding down the furniture. Would never want just to paint over and "cover" up.
They came out beautiful! I’ve never tried milk paint so do you recommend this brand for the value?
Thank you! It works and it has its place, but I’m not sure that I would use it again.
Love it but the gray black is not my favorite. Blues or greens needed. Thank you for doing the videos
Shellac it a finish. Never see it used as a primary. Shellac worst enemy is water so putting a water base paint over it is mind numbing. Taken a few minutes a read about shellac