Top Coat | Final Finish | Matte
Matte finish - perfect over milk paint to keep the chalky, flat look. Also great over wood to keep the raw look without deepening the color.
A water-based, non-toxic finish for use over Sweet Pickins Milk Paint to help guard against stains, dirt, moisture, and everyday wear.
This low-toxicity, non-toxic formula is a great alternative to solvent-based finishes and is perfect for furniture, cabinets, doors, toys, trim, and other interior wood projects.
Important: This matte top coat will seal milk paint while keeping the natural look of raw paint. It will not even out the mottled or streaky appearance milk paint is known for, and it will not deepen the color. If a richer or deeper finish is desired, an oil-based finish may be preferred, like the Sweet Pickins Oil Wax.
Why You’ll Love It
- Adds a protective matte finish
- Durable and abrasion resistant
- Helps resist stains, dirt, and everyday wear
- Increases washability
- Great for furniture, cabinets, doors, toys, trim, and wood surfaces
- Water cleanup
- Water-based and low toxicity
- Formulated without formaldehyde preservatives, toxic mildewcides, or fungicides
- Interior use only
- Can be used over chippy milk paint if applied in thin coats. A light sand after the 1st coat has dried may be necessary if any of the paint has raised before proceeding with a 2nd coat.
**Note: may not protect against certain kitchen oils.**
Approximate Coverage
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Pint: covers approx. 44 sq. ft.
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Quart: covers approx. 88 sq. ft.
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Gallon: covers approx. 352 sq. ft.
Coverage may vary depending on surface texture and application method.
Application Tips
- Use on clean surfaces free of dust, grease, wax, oils, and residue
- Allow painted or stained surfaces to dry 24 hours before applying
- Gently mix or roll bottle to avoid bubbles
- Pour product in a clean container to avoid contamination
- Apply thin, even coats with a brush or roller
- Keep a wet edge and avoid overbrushing
- Apply 2 coats for best durability
- Allow 4–6 hours dry time between coats
Dry Time
- Dry to touch: approx. 1 hour
- Recoat: 4–6 hours
- Light use: after 24 hours
- Full cure continues over time
Important Notes
- Interior use only
- Do not apply below 55°F
- Avoid use in high humidity
- Keep from freezing
- Test first when using over dark paint colors
- Thick coats or humid conditions may appear slightly cloudy or yellow
- May not protect against certain kitchen oils
- Keep bottle tightly closed and out of reach of children.
- Always have adequate ventilation.
These are general guidelines, user needs to determine what prep and application techniques are best for their specific surface.
Helpful for Chippy Milk Paint
Can be used over naturally chippy milk paint when applied in thin coats. Light sanding after the first coat may be needed before applying a second coat.
Always test on a small hidden area first to determine the best results for your specific project.
