Milk Paint
Early settlers brought this method of paint making to North America more then 250 years ago. Basic ingredients included milk, limestone, clay and natural pigments like coal, berries, roots, seeds and minerals all found close at hand. This resulted in a durable paint evident today by antiques showing the original milk painted finish.
We continue this tradition using the same main ingredients. Absorbed into the surface, Milk Paint will never chip or peel. Milk Paint provides a completely breathable coating and is ideal for painting plaster walls and ceilings, straw bale houses etc. Being slightly alkaline, it also naturally inhibits the growth of mould and mildew. It can be used for interior or exterior applications. To properly protect our Milk Paint, it should be sealed with our hemp oil, beeswax, or varnish. Simply mix with water to create a creamy consistency–it’s that easy!
Milk Paint Pricing
| 50 g |
$5.99 |
10-15 sq ft (only available at Toronto location) |
| 170 g |
$15.99 |
1 1/2 Pints (approx. 40-60sq ft) |
| 1 lb |
$36.99 |
2 quarts (approx. 150 sq ft) |
| 5 lb |
$139.99 |
2.5 Gallons (approx. 700-750sq ft) |
| 10 lb |
$249.99 |
5 Gallons (approx 1500-1600 sq ft) |
| 30 lb |
$649.99 |
15 Gallons (approx 4600 sq ft) |
Milk Paint ⁄ Wood Stain Guide & Courses
Click here for detailed information about our hands-on milk paint finishing courses
Review this local DIY'er blog about refinishing wood chairs and an end-table with milk paint, milk paint bond, and hemp oil.
New Milk Paint How to Guide
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Milk Paint Article
Even More Uses for Milk Paint
Testimonials
Milk Paint and finishes for kitchen table and chairs.
I needed paint and finishes to restore my kitchen table and chairs but I wanted the safest and most eco-friendly products. I was really happy to find homestead house paint's milk paint and no-VOC finishes. The milk paint is easy enough to use, really safe and gives excellent results. The same thing goes for the Hemp Oil finish and Beeswax. I simply love everything.
I'm no expert at this kind of stuff but they really guided me with what I needed and how much. I was surprised to get such excellent and quick service.
I'm proud to have this Canadian company do such amazing products!
– Alex in Montreal
Quality, handpainted craftsmanship, painting kitchen cabinets.
Homestead House Paint Co. is a small family run business that focuses on quality products and service. Loree hand painted and distressed all of our kitchen cabinets with milk paint and did a beautiful, painstaking job. She also did a faux finish on our MDF radiator covers in the dining room and they look just like wood! The products are low VOC and come in a wide range of colours. We used the paint for our kitchen walls and the floor varnish for a soft sheen that's just right for our old house. Highly recommended!
- Liz in Regal Heights
Milk Paint for furniture reproduction.
I am trying to create primitive american furniture. The paint quality is excellent, and the look is perfect. I cannot imagine why people would choose retail latex or oil paints over milk paint. The product is vastly superior."
- Derrick from British Columbia
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