Product Spotlight: Milk Paint

Old-Fashioned Milk Paint. The name speaks for itself in saying that milk paint has been around for a very long time. For instance the "Barn Red" has earned its name as milk paint was historically used to paint barns many years into the past. Before we infused chemicals into most forms of it, paint was made from dissolved limestone, milk, and all-natural pigments. And, milk paint is back in (or shall we say still in) style! The paint is safe (for humans and the environment!), odorless and free of toxins, all natural, and VERY easy to use!


At 'g' we stock milk paint in the pint and quart sizes. It comes in bags of pigmented powder; you mix it as you need to use it. Simply stir the powdered paint in with water at one part paint to one part water (you can use a kitchen measuring scoop and use the same amount of each). If you're not ready to use the entire pack, just don't mix it all! You can apply the paint with a dry brush, roller, or spray gun - we have found that foam brushes are easiest to use.

Cabinets painted with milk paint and given a distressed look

Where should you use it, you wonder? Well, milk paint made its strongest re-emergence in the furniture refinishing and crafting markets - the classic look and neat crackle finish stretch the possibilities of what one can do with a paper bag full of paint! However, as more people have become interested in safer paints for all applications, milk paint has emerged as a contender in interior walls, cabinetry...even refinishing and painting wood floors! Wood is the perfect substrate for this versatile paint - try it yourself!

Milk paint is also great for re-finishing furniture, although it's proven it is good for much more!

Stop into your local 'g' showroom today to get one of the following products:
Milk Paint - pints and quarts
Antique Crackle - use to get an antique-looking finish!
Clear Coat - a protective water-based sealer for woodwork and furniture applications