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| George Ainley - Windsor Chair |
Our milk paint is so easy to use. Just mix it with water and paint it on.
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For most jobs use a one-to-one ratio of water to paint powder. Two coats of this creamy consistency will yield a solid, opaque coating. Add more water as desired to use the milk paint as a wash or stain. |
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Use our water/powder mixing chart below for more accurate measurement. |
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Change colors by mixing two or more of the paint powders. |
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Stir by hand, by drill, or in an electric blender at low speed. |
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If painting on a sealed surface, add our EXTRA-BOND into the first coat. |
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Paint with brush, roller, or spray. |
See our Applications and Techniques pages for a wide array of effects.
See our Gallery pages which demonstrate many lovely and interesting looks produced by milk paint users.
Water/Powder Mixing Chart
| Quantity
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| One Pint |
Into 1 cup water add 1 pint (6 oz.) package of powder |
| One Quart |
Into 3 cups water add 1 quart (12 oz.) package of powder |
| One Gallon |
Into 3 quarts water add 1 gallon (48 oz.) package of powder |
If mixture seems too thick add water gradually until you reach desired consistency.
Small quantities (for example): Add 1 Tbs. powder to 1 Tbs. water. Add 1 cup powder to 1 cup water, and so on...
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