Milk paint may be new to you, but it’s been around for centuries. Antiques over a hundred years old may have been painted with milk paint—literally, paint made using casein, the protein in milk! It has other natural ingredients, too (such as clay, chalk, pigment, and limestone), all of which make it perishable. Thus, don’t be surprised that milk paint is sold in powdered form, not the silky liquid we’re used to seeing when we crack open a paint bucket from from the store. Use it on everything from walls to furniture.
The bonuses for milk paint are that its natural makeup means it’s zero-VOC and kid/pet-friendly. The finish veers toward matte, though, so if this doesn’t suit your needs, milk paint isn’t the way to go. However, it can be a great option to explore if you’re searching for an antiqued look for your next refinishing project. Brands to check out include Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint and The Real Milk Paint.
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