News — Finishing Products

Hi everyone! After a bit of a hiatus, I finally got round to doing some more painting! This particular project is an exciting one, as the finished product is going on display at the new Edge Eco Design Showroom, opening in July! This is a fantastic endeavour with the aim of showcasing "innovative eco, green, renewable materials and products that build and design a healthier and more sustainable environment to live in". We are so proud to be among them, with both our Old Fashioned Milk Paint and AFM Naturals brands! I found this wonderful chest of drawers which I thought was perfect for the project,...

I wanted to talk about the options you have for sealing and protecting a piece you have milk-painted - if you need to seal it that is (see below).  The basic choices are matt varnish, oil or wax, but what you choose will depend on what you have painted, where it will be used and how much sheen you want to add (or not!) The first consideration is the level of protection you need. It isn't essential to seal a milk painted piece, but it is recommended if it is likely to be handled, need regular cleaning or needs to be water...