Basil is a nice rich dark forest green
(This is the same color as Lexington on the OFMP/Farmhouse Finishes Milk Paint Line)
Sweet Pickins Milk Paint is a true milk paint that comes in powder form and creates a beautiful matte finish with authentic old-world character. This natural milk paint is environmentally friendly, non-toxic, food safe, and completely odorless once dry. It contains zero VOCs, making it a popular choice for painted furniture, kitchen cabinets, home décor, wood signs, and DIY projects.
- To make the paint, simply mix the powder with warm water. Coverage will vary depending on painting technique, how thick or thin the paint is mixed, the number of coats applied, and the contrast between the paint color and the surface being painted.
2 oz. sample – covers approx. 12 sq. ft.
6 oz. pint – covers approx. 36 sq. ft.
12 oz. quart – covers approx. 72 sq. ft. - Special Order - Ships separately
48 oz. gallon – covers approx. 288 sq. ft. - Special Order - Ships separately
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Add Extra Bond when painting over a nonporous or previously finished or painted piece of furniture. Extra Bond helps improve adhesion and gives better control over natural chipping. Many milk paint users like to keep Extra Bond on hand for whenever it may be needed. Milk paint is known for its unpredictability when not using the Extra Bond.
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Because milk paint comes in powder form, you can control how thick or thin the paint is mixed. Use it like regular furniture paint, thin it for a wash or stain effect, or mix it thicker to create texture.
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Milk paint can naturally chip or crackle when applied over some existing finishes. This can create an authentic aged, distressed, chippy, or timeworn furniture finish.
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Sweet Pickins Milk Paint colors can be mixed together to create custom paint colors. White can be added to lighten a shade and black can be added to deepen it. Always remember - Keep ratios consistent if recreating a custom color later!
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Sweet Pickins Milk Paint can be top coated with wax, oil, clear coat, or other furniture finishes - we have several options available here! To help protect against water spots and make surfaces easier to clean, a top coat must be applied.
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Natural variations in color and texture occur on milk painted pieces. This is completely normal and part of the beauty of true milk paint, adding depth and dimension to each project.
- The same techniques used for distressing, glazing, layering, and decorative finishes with other paints can also be used with milk paint. Experimenting with techniques is part of the fun.
Full instructions for how to use the paint are included in the packaging.
