What's the Difference Between Milk Paint and Chalk-based Paint?

[@sndygskylr]

Why do some say it’s difficult to use your paint? Your tutorials are so clear to watch and learn!

[@amyhowardathome]

Painting techniques can vary, and some individuals may find certain aspects more challenging than others. But we're thrilled to hear that you find our tutorials clear and helpful. Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@christywalker3814]

I'm from Martin, Tennesse and I love this. I think you do a great job explaining in detail, step by step, etc.! I'm in my 50's and I have been painting, redecorating, and redoing furniture with my mother since I was in 5th grade and I love all these products and ideas you have.

[@wendymays5848]

I would like a video like this where you compare and contrast one step paint with the rescue restore paint and when to use each

[@theresathompson2784]

I have to say I watch a lot of you tube tutorials and you are the best one so far that I have found! Thank you so much for putting your expertise out there for us to learn from. I will definitely be trying your products!!

[@akikia0820]

Hello from Japan🗾 So glad to have stumble to this channel. Im moving to an old house I just got and I want everything to be painted this way.

[@amyhowardathome]

Hello there! Thanks for watching! Good luck on redecorating your house. Let me know how it works!

[@peterstevens6555]

Kia Ora & Good Morning from North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand ...great video bro.

[@janasteele7788]

Your information and tutorials are extremely helpful, so glad to learn more about Chalk vs Milk. I would say the clarity of the camera used to capture the technique, etc. is not as sharp/clear as it could be.

[@Queenie-the-genie]

Hi I as n Ace Hardware in Bend, Or. and saw your paints. I didn’t buy there because I was unfamiliar with the product. I came home and I am buying stuff on your website right now but I wanted to see if you are on KZbin. Well you are! So wanted to watch videos and I’m happy that I found you.

[@elainaricci1501]

Thanks! I can tell you are a real professional. I have listened to a bunch of videos and you have the most knowledge. And, the filming is great. Thanks again!

[@maryross8903]

Amy, I’m 8 months late but better late than never! Your taste is exquisite and I love your word- intentionality! Love from Los Angeles , Mary

[@robertspencer4004]

Very very informative Amy... I’m new to furniture renovations and this one step paint changes the game up! Love it

[@GoletaValleyPaint]

Thanks Amy! Very informational vid. We're saying "Hi" from Goleta, California

[@amyhowardathome]

Hello there!

[@debbiepring2236]

Thank you for your blog, I'd like to see the next Fri one.

[@gathercreatelivewithleslie8340]

Very helpful, for those that are having problems, watch again. Now I know exactly how to do the piece I want. QUESTION?? How long will chalk paint last in a kitchen?

[@amyhowardathome]

When chalk paint isn't properly protected and sealed it can chip and scratch pretty easily. Applying a liquid topcoat is the best way to keep chalk painted surfaces from scratching. Our Matte Sealer is great to seal kitchen cabinets or gel stain projects to protect your finish!

[@wendaworkman8065]

Amazingly helpful. Watching this just saved me hours of trial and error.

[@svetlanawiczer6242]

Beautiful presentation. I also like you outlook on "intentionality". Thank you.

[@Tinbkoxjewels]

#replay I was putting together an order for some of your chalk paint and cracked patina after watching a Kacha video featuring your products. I decided to check out some of your videos first, I am so glad that I did, the antiquing glaze with the milk paint is exactly the finish I was looking for. I have an old chest that I want to decoupage the print "Lady With A Fan" by Gustav Klimt. This milk paint technique will give the perfect compliment to my print. Great video and thank you.

[@MrsGetOverYourself]

What an awesome project!

[@purplerain409]

I keep fast forwarding through this video to get to the key points. I want to learn but 44 mins is excessively long especially since the video quality is so poor.

[@gloriabelli303]

I am from Nicaragua. Love you are explaining these. Like your show !!!

[@MrsGetOverYourself]

I love your analogy of chipped paint and the gravel road! 😂 Every time I see an overpriced “chippy” distressed project in a consignment shop with random distress marks (not where natural wear would occur) it drives me nuts; (and that’s what makes me feel they’re overpriced, not that it doesn’t still take effort) it just doesn’t look right.

[@lizfig9448]

Can you use polyurethane

[@suzyqueify]

Hi America, love your program..I'm Jacquie watching from UK south coast..

[@marymichasiw4239]

I'm watching from Ontario, Canada.

[@amyhowardathome]

Hello there!

[@steverundle8635]

Wall paper in forced perspective! We were trained with casein, milk based paint, developed for this precision work. Myriad of colors, although designers frequently gave us renderings which required a lot of wet blending, which caseins performed beautifully. Great fun! Great career! More often that not distressing, especially furniture. Theatrical artist license, especially Shakespearean, historical dramas, plays about the lives of people of all walks of life. Nothing on stage is allowed to look new, it would look so out of place. Your technique is so very much the same. Good for you! Wish you had been around then, I’d have hired you!

[@chuckmaddison2924]

Only discovered this stuff a few days ago. Now I'm curious. Anyway I'm now living in Perth Western Australia. Actually about 26 kilometres north of city.

[@blancabarrantes9597]

I love this kind of paints. How or where can I take a class to learn it from scratch?

[@amyhowardathome]

You may check our finishing school here www.amyhowardfinishingschool.com/

[@stevencardenas2894]

Hola soy de latino América, sus videos son de arte y algunos países tienen de venta sus productos pero le falta a sus videos subtitulos en español.

[@luzberenguer9217]

lOVE YOUR TUTORIALS, ORDERED THE ONE STEP PAINT, CAN'T WAIT TO TRY THE MILK

[@locmanw1583]

For the smoothest surface with Chalk paint is it better to spray on or paint on for a wood cabinet?

[@dottiwatts8130]

Dotti here from California- love all the wonderful videos, very very helpful thank You

[@cheryldufrenestanley5390]

Amy thank you for all the techniques you are teaching your the best! Louisiana

[@steverundle8635]

I am in North Carolina, a retired professional Sven Artist. 30 years painting drops, floors, and props...furniture and flats as walls, often wall paper

[@marietjiepauw6330]

I am in Cape Town South Africa!

[@heatherforde8738]

Also...LOVED the color that you created. Beautiful!

[@jbwentworthe6082]

We used clean slate for the first time on a book case in a bedroom.The odor was awful. Had to run an air purifier for hours.

[@lorenaevankovich4635]

Hey there, I’m from Olympia, Washington ✋🏼

[@amyhowardathome]

Thank you for watching!!

[@macymodestxchange6355]

Sometimes a shellac needs to be applied to stop “bleeding”. Do you ever have a need to do that will One Step?

[@amyhowardathome]

If you're painting on bare wood or unsealed stain, sometimes the tanins from the wood or stain will bleed through your paint, so you will want to seal the piece before painting in order to block those tanins.

[@joanvangrinsven5453]

#replay this video is awesome.saved it! Timeless!

[@NakayimaJanati-lk2er]

Wow awesome.but why do u put casein

[@denisemulraney69]

Hi from Australia, where can I get your product in Australia. Loved this video, has inspired me to updating all my pots.

[@biomedlib]

I'm sold on the Chalk paint.....thank you...also, can I use Chalk Paint on metal furniture?, eg. barstools...Richmod, VA.

[@annroush5424]

Thanks

[@sherriguthrie3245]

This is the first I have heard of this paint im wanting to try this still not sure why diy is a 2 step and yours is not??

[@nicoledefournier3494]

Great --so informative-- is it possible to use chalk paint mixed with milk paint ? Wish we were told the make of the paint--l'm in Portugal the products initiald or abbreviations are not known so we are at a disadvantage but l learned a lot in the one brief tutorial thanks understood here

[@eseo6989]

You are so sweet! I’m so glad that I came across your channel 🤗

[@maryestefan4576]

Can I use latex eggshell paint on my kitchen cabinets and if so can I use a polyurethane satin clear coat on top?

[@colleenchurn2766]

#replay What if you gel stained your cabinets and want to chalk paint them. What would you have to do before I paint them? #replay

[@SGF1234]

I did not see this on time, but would love an answer if you don't mind.... I have a desk - ethan allen - that was originally light blue. I bought it used, and first I painted it white (using like valspar paint), then I painted it black (partially, never finished) in spray paint, THEN I painted it red (again, normal house paint). It looked so cute BUT now, I've had it for years, and it is just scratched (by my grandkids - who literally carved their names in the top), and there are sections where it is scratched down to the white or blue. SO, question: should I sand it somewhat before applying chalk paint?

[@kristieserio6537]

Do u have a tutorial on laquor paint?

[@amyhowardathome]

Here you go kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3-3oGBve6yWnqs

[@Bestbloxy_rogiel123]

Where do I buy these products at?

[@emiliabobst2489]

If i did not got the clean slate could use somenting else?

[@amyhowardathome]

Yes!

[@Imperfect_Mom]

Which kind of paint should I use for a cheap piece of laminate furniture?

[@amyhowardathome]

You can use the One Step paint!

[@jenniferspadaford8383]

So informative. Thank you!

[@dornitaporter1897]

I’m wondering if you apply it to vinyl floor can it resist water. Which paint would you recommend?

[@juliecram]

If you wish to repaint a piece of furniture that you put the wax on, will the Clean Slate take the wax off?

[@dennisgoodson6825]

Amy is really good. Thanks for the great information!

[@peggyousley9956]

Redoing camper cabinets which one is the best

[@KerriMackenzie]

Hi Amy, my cabinets are oak and have a coat of semi gloss paint. Can I paint over with chalk paint?And do I have to sand first?

[@stevenbond6576]

im doing a high grade pine outdoor wall planter shelf box. I love the colors of milk paint but it is outdoors in Chicago weather. What can I use and seal it for our weather.

[@amyhowardathome]

Please reach out to us at [e-mail] so we can help!

[@johnjvidimos7067]

Can you use an airless or hvlp spray rigs with your paint..

[@amyhowardathome]

Yes you can!

[@oanluu2175]

Wow so informative. Thanks for a great video

[@amyhowardathome]

Glad it was helpful!

[@debbiepring2236]

How about thinning chalk paint, is it like milk paint then?

[@amyhowardathome]

Yes, you can thin our paint by adding a few drops of water!

[@melissaenriquez1358]

What is recommended for dining room table? Chalk or milk based?

[@amyhowardathome]

Whichever you prefer!

[@susananobio6487]

Can I paint IKEA furniture this your chalk paint WITHOUT having to use SHELLAC first?

[@amyhowardathome]

Yes!!

[@tammyhendrix7243]

Can you spray paint with your milk paint?

[@velvetbarton9823]

Can you put some metallic powder in you chalk paint for your under color.

[@Wil_Bloodworth]

Can the 1-step paint be used in a sprayer?

[@sarajohnson8027]

Colorado.

[@laurahunter8023]

Hello from West Chester PA!!!!!

[@kurquhart1963]

So if I don't seal a table will it wear off or will it stain if I spill anything

[@kurquhart1963]

#replay do I need to seal it if it's a table? Will it stain or chip off? If you don't have to seal it why do you use the wax? And if I do seal or wax can I repaint it another color at some point if I change my mind?

[@jenniferprice6094]

How can you white wash trailer cabinets?

[@MrSaadia27]

Esta pintura Es fantastistica. I love it

[@valentinasotir93]

hello...i am from romania europe,,my question is do u ship products into romanis too?

[@Caligirl-1111]

Can you paint linoleum?

[@georgeinegatto2151]

Can you use a foam rooler

[@lyndamiller3884]

Southeast Tennessee

[@lizfig9448]

Can you put a gloss not wax?

[@renaarmstrong2838]

I’m in Canada. How do I get this paint here?

[@lizfig9448]

Tennessee

[@W4ldgeist]

Milk paint and chalk "based" paints are not different things. Milk paint is the binder/medium like the acrylic medium in most "chalk based" based paints, which really are just acrylic paints with added chalk (calcium carbonate) for a different feel and finish. Those paints are not "chalk based" as chalk mostly acts like a pigment and texture giving agent. You can also take a milk paint and add chalk. Milk paint, pure casein can be activated by adding activated lime then add chalk until you like the consistency. That way you get a very nice, super safe, breathing and water repelling paint surface. You could also take linseed oil and mix chalk into it to create an oil based paint, that has a "chalky" finish.

[@adrianekelly2966]

Hi. What’s activated lime?

[@W4ldgeist]

@@adrianekelly2966 Maybe the term "slaked lime" is more

[@adrianekelly2966]

Interesting about linseed oil and chalk. Would you tint/color with a certain pigment? Hey have a chemically sensitive painter friend who mixes walnut oil with her paints. Best way for her to paint indoors. Any links you have for techniques you mention? Thanks very much. One expert said chalk doesn’t work with acrylic, only latex. Is that what you meant?

[@W4ldgeist]

@@adrianekelly2966 walnut oil can be mixed with linseed oil to create a stronger resulting paint film and a better medium for oil painting. Also it yellows less than pure linseed oil, as the walnut oil changes the fatty acid setup of the linseed oil. More detail on linseed oil processing here: www.tadspurgeon.com/pdf/Refining_Linseed_Oil.pdf and on yellowing of linseed oil: www.tadspurgeon.com/pdf/selection_linseed_oil.pdf And here a complete tutorial how to make your own milk paint: www.earthpigments.com/milk-paint-with-lime/

[@adrianekelly2966]

@@W4ldgeist Thanks very much for the information. I have some books on natural paint recipes. I’ll enjoy learning more. Very helpful of you.

[@lylayates6066]

Arkansas

[@ironivyllc3565]

Easthampton NY #Replay

[@cindyjhathaway]

Loved this so much! I can’t wait to get started. #replay

[@carkim521]

Are your waxes low odor?

[@homarbautista4808]

Antique glaze work only on milk paint or chalk paint

[@sndygskylr]

👋 from NC

[@annzamora6943]

# replay in GA

[@stuartdelamare4072]

Guernsey 👍🏼🇬🇬

[@Caligirl-1111]

California here

[@heatherforde8738]

Learned a lot! Thank you for the great information! (#replay)

[@janisrice6372]

Can you talk about the paint on walls? This is so great for furniture - and walls?

[@lass-inangeles7564]

41 mins to explain a simple concept? Lady you have time to burn! Here is my explanation which does not require endless talk... Chalk Paint - Plain old latex paint (same as acrylic paint) mixed with a bit of Plaster of Paris. Make your own in a snap and quit paying the scammers loads of money for this rubbish. Chalk paint is pure shit. Use latex if you must. Same thing without the annoying chalkiness. Milk Paint - Nontoxic water-based paint. It can be made from milk and lime, generally with pigments added for color. In other recipes, Borax is mixed with milk's casein protein in order to activate the casein and as a preservative. Milk paint has been used for thousands of years. Again, latex is a great substitute. You get several sheens in latex - flat, eggshell, satin, semi, and gloss. I like the satin. Top Coat - I like Oil Based Polyurethane for top coat. Great Stuff. Get Water based for crafty projects, and Oil Based for serious woodworking. Clean up with Mineral Spirits or Paint Thinner. You can also thin out the poly 50/50 for a fine coat.

[@NakayimaJanati-lk2er]

Please help me in my project work

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from Richmond Va

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Waco, Texas (Replay)

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West michigan

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Kansas. City

[@dhicks1964]

you need to move the camera to show the piece she is working on.

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#replay Texas Panhandle

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