This is my first time using milk paint. I have waited to find the perfect piece to give it a try. I knew once I found this unique Serving Tray Table, I wanted to use the milk paint.
This table was pretty with just the high gloss red finish, but I wanted to take it up a notch in the uniqueness department. I slightly sanded down the serving tray table. I really wanted the milk paint to flake off, so I decided not to use the griper primer.
I used Old Fashion Milk paint that is sold at my local hardware store. I really want to try Miss Mustard Seed paint, but I have to drive an hour to purchase some, so I passed for now.
I have to tell you I slightly freaked out at the amounts of paint that kept flaking off. Once the entire piece was dry I applied my favorite Polyacrylic from Minwax.
I love how the result turned out. The table now has the Modern Vintage feel. Speaking of Modern Vintage, this table sold from the shop.
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Lindsey@BetterAfter says
This looks so great! I love the how the red is just peeking through the black now. I’ve never tried milk paint yet, it freaks me out a little not knowing exactly how it will end up. Yours turned out beautifully!
Designed Decor says
Lindsey, It freaked me out too! I did not have control over how it turned out! It was a neat process!
Stephanie Pass says
That came out so great! I love the colors!!
Fara says
What kind of Milk paint did you end up using? there is only _____ where the name should be! I would like to try it out myself on a small project, but I don’t think MMS milk paint is close to me, either.
Designed Decor says
Fara, lol! Sometimes I can be a little too blonde! I wrote up my post at work and had forgot the name of the milk paint, I was suppose to check when I got home and forgot. I went ahead and schedules my post . . . DUH. The brand I used was The Original Milk Paint, is comes in a brown paper bag and you mix it with water. Thanks for letting me know that I forgot. Have a great week.
Fara says
Thanks! I am guilty of “filling in the blanks later” myself.
Crystal says
It turned out great!