Colourman Milk Paint from the UK review

 I wasn't holding out much hope for this paint being any good. It's not milk paint as we know it as it comes ready mixed. But I was pleasantly surprised. I test drove it in two colours, on two wooden objects. I didn't sand or prime either, just sugar soaped.

 The coverage was good but it's thinner than chalk paint and I needed 3 coats. You can lay it on pretty thick.

 Once sanded you get a really nice two tone texture and on waxing it gives a lovely primitive feel. The adhesion was impressive considering I didn't sand or prime. You really don't need to with this paint.

 On the down side, this ready mixed milk paint was very expensively posted and would have been much cheaper had they just taken it to the post office. The company I bought it from are more geared up for shipping cement and mortar I think!

 I do like the finish, and much prefer it to modern emulsion and would use it again if I want an authentic antique feel. You can see the two tone in this photo.

 Next up, a wonky little sewing box with a broken lock and missing embellishments. I had some filling to do on this one. Again, I didn't sand or prime, other than sanding the filler!

 Three coats later...

Then I sanded and added a graphic from The Graphics Fairy, sanded again and waxed. 

 But, the biggest issue I have with this UK paint is that it doesn't behave badly like it's Canadian cousin. I love that naughty chippy behaviour and this did not perform.

Homestead House still reign supreme! And their customer services and postage policy are unbeatable.

So I'm saving the window frame mirror for the good stuff!



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