Milk Paint

 Milk paint has that name because it contains casein (milk protein). With 45 historical colors(Milk Paint colors chart),  it is possible to create several effects in order to reproduce the country style that had the French Canadian furniture of the 18th century.

Among other things it is with milk paint and different techniques that we obtain the country style antique cracked finishing textures. The antique finish obtained will remind you of the charm of the original washed colors furniture as our ancestors used to do theirs over 250 years ago.

Milk paint is very durable, will never flake or peel. Its best quality will remain the fact that it can be aged.  Milk paint allows wood veining and cracks to be exploited.

"This milk paint provides the real antique look’’

This non-toxic and friendly environmentally product is the milk paint.  Its users appreciate its easy application.  With this natural paint, it will be possible to obtain the appearance of an original and antique finish on new wood.  The patina that provides milk paint is exactly what you are looking for because it is the same product that was originally used.

This product is safe for you and the environment. Fortunately because  it was the youngest family members responsibility to refresh the patrimonial furniture. The whole family participated with great joy to the spring cleaning! See for yourself the 45 milk paint color range and download the Homestead House Paint Co. Chart in PDF format.  This paint is available in different   formats that will enchant your decor.

The Homestead House Paint Products Co. are available when shopping online These products are demonstrated during an antique finish furniture seminar.  Enjoy the opportunity to learn the old tricks.

Steps to obtain with a new wooden piece the antique appearance with the casein milk paint.

Here is the new furniture to its original state, each component of the piece is bleached and the texture is smooth to the touch. It is a crucial step of the finishing.

The wood is first stained with a Cassel extract (walnut crystals) stain on all its surfaces

As minimal has are the details. his color, hammered hardware and design play a role on its charm and final appearance! The time has come to replicate the look of painted milk casein furniture.  

Material: Midnight blue et Coal black  milk paint, wrough iron latch and hinges.

We also sell finishing products: Homestead House Paint Co. and several wood finishing products .

This product is environemental friendly and non toxic for all user. Milk paint is easy to use and work great to obtain antique finishing look. (Original milk paint genuine antiques). Stop searching, you have found the product you are looking for !