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What is Milk Paint?

What is Milk Paint?

SAY HELLO TOΒ MILK PAINT BY FUSION – it’s not what you think! Let us demystify this ancient paint used for thousands of years to create timeless long-lasting pieces. Β Milk paint is one of the oldest paints in the world, having been used by many cultures for millennia. It’s made from milk protein and natural pigments, so it’s environmentally friendly and non-toxic.

Milk paintΒ is also easy to use; you can mix it yourself with water and stir! It really is that easy. It comes in a variety of colours, and you can even create your own custom shades. Plus, milk paint can give the furniture a beautiful, distressed look that’s perfect for adding character to any room. So if you’re looking for an eco-friendly and stylish way to refinish your furniture, try using milk paint!

Milk Paint by Fusion Fan Deck – true to colour

We’re flipping the perception of milk paint on its head with these 28 Happy Hues.

A new line of curated mix-and-go shades designed to bring an instant boost of colour to your space. It really is Milk paint, made modern.

So what actually is Milk Paint and how does it differ from other paints on the market?Β 

  • It produces a look and feels like no other paint, from a smooth and refined finish to a rustic chippy distressed look.Β 
  • Only real Milk Paint comes in powder giving you this unique look. Watch out for the pre-mixed copycats on the market that do not yield these same results such as the chippy look.
  • It comes in powder – just mix it with water. Unused powder can be stored indefinitely!
  • It’s your turn to getΒ creative and achieve any look from a stain to a textured finish with one product, you’re in control simply by how much water you add.
  • No brush strokes. Really, none! It mixes to thin paint, so it self-levels flawlessly.Β 
  • To bring out the trueΒ intensity of the colour and protect the paint from watermarking, add a top coat of your choice. We suggestΒ WaxΒ orΒ Hemp OilΒ for most projects.Β Β Stain & Finishing OilΒ is great for kitchen tables or cabinets for a more resistant finish.Β 
  • It will never chip or peel when applied to a porous surface such as bare wood or plaster.Β 
  • Get the unique chippy look only doable with Milk Paint. This will only happen when painting onto a surface with a previously finished coating or wax.
  • It can be applied to laminate plastic, metal or glass by adding theΒ Bonding Agent..

Milk Paint by Fusion, Made Modern

Milk Paint is a little untraditional in the sense that, It comes in powder and you need to add water to β€œmake” the paint!Β 

New to Milk Paint? Don’t worry! Milk Paint is easy as 1, 2, 3!Β Mix It, Paint It, Finish it!Β 

The first step in using Milk Paint is to mix your paint!Β 

MixingΒ Milk Paint by FusionΒ is easier than making a protein shake!Β  Just Add Water to your Milk Paint powder! Choose your favourite colour and let’s get mixing!

Combine 1 part water to 1 part powder and stir for 1 minute using a whisk. Watch as the Milk Paint powder easily dissolves into the water.

Download the full guide here!

Rules of Milk Paint

HAVE FUN

Life’s too short not to enjoy it to the fullest – so grab your brush, some milk paint and have fun!

DIVE INΒ 

No need to worry, just mix it up and paint it. It’s easier than you think! the hardest part is choosing the colours!

FEEL THE FREEDOM

With endless options for your final look, the versatility of this paint, from one package is staggering. It’s all in how you mix it, apply it and topcoat it.Β 

Types of Finishes you can achieve withΒ Milk Paint by Fusion

Milk PaintΒ is a versatile and forgiving medium that can be used for many different looks. From smooth modern surfaces, chippy old-school vintage designs or even crackled effects-milk paint has you covered! The key factor in achieving any desired look with this product? Your prep and mixing of the paint will have a big impact on the look you want to achieve. For example, if you wanted vintage chippy paint then just clean well but don’t scuff sand. Chances are you could get some lovely authentic-looking chips! Don’t want to chiping? No problem clean your piece and scuff sand the surface for good adhesion. Simple!

Chippy Finish inΒ London Fog

MontereyΒ Milk paint by Fusion

You can achieve a smooth modern finish with milk paint, watch the full transformationΒ here

SangriaΒ Milk paint Textured distressed finish.

Β Let us know in the comments if you have tried Milk paint yet, and be sure to follow us on social @milkpaintbyfusion