Oiled Vs. Waxed Milk Paint

Milk paint has a unique look and finish with its sometimes chippy tendencies. One cool thing about milk paint is that final finish and the richness of the color can be controlled based on what the paint is sealed with. Follow the link for more info and pictures.
radio cabinet before any milk paint
Waxed milk paint - a more dried out, matte look.
Oiled milk paint - brings out the richness of the color
Oiled Milk paint
Oiled Milk Paint
The Weathered Door
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  • Alexandra Arena Alexandra Arena on Jul 29, 2013
    (ps. I like the Waxed Milk Paint!)
  • Gail Salminen Gail Salminen on Jul 29, 2013
    @The Weathered Door wow! You really made this piece pop. It looks wonderful. I am usually a fan of at least some wood being maintained, but you definitely made the right decision here. Thanks for sharing :)
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