The Old Fashioned Milk Paint Co.

An Authentic Look

Early American Colonists and Shakers painted their furniture and interiors with Milk Paint using a formula that dated back to Ancient Egypt. Up until the middle 1800's paint was not sold commercially. People made their own. The most common recipe contained milk protein, quicklime and earth pigments. Because of the unique durability of Milk Paint, many fine examples still exist that are hundreds of years old and whose finish is just as true as the day the paint was applied.

The deep rich colors of our Milk Paint authentically reflect those colors found on existing antique furniture and buildings. Our paint is made in small batches, using earth pigments. Modern paints cannot compare with the colors and the texture of the finish for achieving the "old" or "country look" of Colonial or Shaker furniture and interiors. And, like the paints used hundreds of years ago, the colors in our Milk Paint will not fade. As in originally produced home-made milk paint, we use milk protein, lime, clay, and earth pigments such as ochre, umber, iron oxide, lampblack, etc. The lime is alkaline but becomes totally inert when mixed with the slightly acid milk. we use no lead, no chemical preservatives, no fungicides. Milk Paint contains no hydrocarbons or any other petroleum derivatives.

Our Products Include:

Antique Crackle

To achieve an immediate antique look on surfaces painted with Milk Paint and some other water based finishes. This natural gelatin product is brushed on before the final coat of paint for an instant "alligator" or crackled look. Non-toxic. FDA approved mildewcide. Comes in pints, quarts and gallons. We also carry Behlen's P.D.E. Milk Paint Stripper in one pound cans.

Many variations in color can be easily achieved. Milk Paint will produce an antique uneven matte surface when first applied. You can also create a semi-gloss look by simply burnishing the painted surface. When used with our Antique Crackle, Milk Paint will result in a textured surface with a "time-worn" look to accent country interiors. We package Milk Paint in a dry powder form allowing you to to control the thickness of the paint for use as either a wash/stain, full cover coat, or for stenciling. Also, colors can be mixed to form various other hues and tones. For example: 6 tablespoons of Pitch Black to one pint of Lexington Green makes a wonderful dark green for Windsor chairs.

Please Note: We market our Milk Paint and other products primarily through a network of Dealers. Since prices may vary slightly from dealer to dealer we do not list retail prices on our website. If there is not a dealer in your area we can ship direct. Call us at (978) 448-6336 or e-mail us for current prices and shipping and handling costs.

Website: ww.milkpaint.com
E-Mail: anne@milkpaint.com