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Let me tell you a story about this sad little table. This table is a survivor from my husband’s bachelor days.
It somehow has managed to stick around through the years, first as a nightstand at our very first apartment as newlyweds, then back and forth between bedrooms in our various homes, then stashed in a closet, and finally, relegated to the basement. But this little table has been rescued from the depths of our musty basement and given a new life. Today I’m sharing our side table makeover with FolkArt® Milk Paint. This is what our formerly sad little table looks like now.
Here are the products and supplies I used on our sweet little side table:
- FolkArt Milk Paint in Monument Gray
- FolkArt Bonding Primer & Sealer
- FolkArt 1.25″ Milk Paint Brush
- Sanding Block
About FolkArt Milk Paint
As a member of the inaugural team of Plaid Creators, I was able to visit the Plaid Headquarters here in Atlanta and play around with lots of new amazing products hitting the market. One of those products was FolkArt Milk Paint, and I couldn’t wait to get home and play around with it some more. This paint is awesome, and it’s brand spankin’ new and launching this month.
FolkArt Milk Paint is perfect for vintage items and raw wood, but can be used on finished wood too if you use the Bonding Primer first. The milk paint is extremely versatile and can be used on several surfaces, including walls, furniture, unfinished wood, metal, concrete, and masonry. It produces a beautiful flat finish, and brushes like a stain but the finished product looks like paint. The thing that sets this particular milk paint apart from others on the market is the fact that it is premixed and ready to use, is casein based, and will not spoil like the powdered milk paint mixes. It’s non-toxic, durable, and can be used to create a variety of looks, from distressed and aged to a smooth finish. It’s known especially for its durable and velvety smooth finish. It comes in 33 gorgeous, rich colors.
FolkArt has also come out with a line of milk paint brushes which are designed to work with their milk paints, and the bristles have natural “flag” tips for the best performance possible, and rounded edges to reduce brush marks.
Side Table Makeover Tutorial
Step 1: Prep
Since our side table was previously stained and sealed, I lightly sanded it and then brushed on the FolkArt Milk Paint Bonding Primer and Sealer.
Step 2: Paint
I allowed it to dry according to the directions (approximately 4 hours), and then brushed on a coat of the Monument Gray Milk Paint in the direction of the wood grain.
Step 3: Second Coat
I allowed the first coat to dry for about 30 minutes, then lightly sanded and brushed on another coat.
Step 4: Topcoat
I sealed it with another coat of the Bonding Primer & Sealer as a topcoat.
I absolutely love this cute little table now.
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Love the result, it’s so elegant! =)
Thank you!
Love this makeover and I love your color choice. I can’t wait to try it. I have never worked with milk paint before. Is it similar to chalk paint in texture?
Thank you, Jenn! It produces a matte finish like chalk paint does, but it’s a different consistency. This is the only milk paint I’ve ever tried, so I can’t speak for others on the market, but when you use this one on raw wood you can see the wood grain through it, unlike chalk paint which is fully opaque. Since I used the bonding primer and sealer first and applied a few coats over previously stained wood, you don’t see the grain on this piece, so it’s pretty versatile. I also used the sealer as a topcoat which gave it a satin finish instead of matte, which I really like. You can definitely get a distressed finish with it like chalk paint if you want that look too.
Perfect! I had not seen how milk paints are beautiful when well applied! I hadn’t heard the best things about it but I’m definitely glad that you proved me wrong. I have a nightstand for my daughters bedroom that would be perfect in cottage green.
Thanks, Diana! This is the first time I’ve ever used milk paint, and I really like it. This particular brand is a bit translucent over raw wood so the grain shows through, but using the bonding primer on previously stained/sealed wood creates a more opaque finish, which is how I used it. It’s really nice paint! I like it a lot.
So pretty Erin! I love that shade of gray!
Thanks so much, Amy!
Erin it turned out so pretty!! I love the gray, that color is gorgeous. Yay for saving a sad old table and turning it into something pretty!!
Thank you so much, Beverly!
Such a pretty table! Looks perfect with your decor. I love the milk paint.
Thank you, Kathy!
So pretty! That color is just perfect!
Thank you, Sam!
Thank you for sharing this tutorial. I have nesting tables, that I have wanted to paint.
Thanks, Sara! I’m glad you found the tutorial helpful. I’ve always loved nesting tables! Good luck with your project!
Hi. I know I’m a bit late to the table but I have recently come across this product and really want to give it a go. Did you use just the one pot for this project or did you need more than one?
I just used one pot for this.