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   Sphere | Jan 18, 2004 07:56pm | #1

   with milk paint? Nope.

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   SCFrankland | Jan 18, 2004 08:03pm | #2

   I figured that but just wanted to make sure.Scott C. Frankland

   Scott's WOODWORKING Website"This all could have been prevented if their parents had just used birth control"

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   Paul_Snyder | Jan 18, 2004 08:03pm | #3

   Scott,

   Milk paint does not bond well to a previously finished surface. It does bond well to freshly sanded wood or a previous coat of milk paint. To solve the problem, the "Old Fashioned Milk Paint Company" has an additive you can use to apply milk paint to a previously finished surface. Called "Extra Bond," you mix the additive with the milk paint for the first coat. Click on the link for more info on the product.

   In a kitchen or bath envitonment, I'd use varnish to seal the milk paint instead of linseed oil. Use a varnish that has the amber coloring of linseed oil (e.g., Waterlox Original). The varnish will offer more resistance to damage than the linseed oil and will give the milk paint the added depth of color.

   Paul

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   Doc | Jan 18, 2004 08:12pm | #4

   What exactly is "milk paint", and what are its advantages or disadvantages.  And where can you buy it? 

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   Paul_Snyder | Jan 18, 2004 09:07pm | #5

   Doc,

   Milk paint is made from casein (binder/adhesive derived from milk), lime and earth pigments. It has a unique look; the color and texture is not as even as modern paints. It's used to replicate the look of an antique painted finish or a "country" look. There's a FWW article about it at this link - Milk Paint.

   A couple on-line suppliers include http://www.milkpaint.com and http://www.realmilkpaint.com. Both sites have quite a bit of information about milk paint.

   Paul

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   SCFrankland | Jan 18, 2004 09:39pm | #6

   Here is a pic of the cabinet to give you a idea of the look of the piece.Scott C. Frankland

   Scott's WOODWORKING Website"This all could have been prevented if their parents had just used birth control"