Although there are a number of companies out there selling milk paints, I eventually went with the Real Milk Paint Co. Right away, they got points for customer service. I had questions about shellacking the paint with sealant because an ongoing planter project has taken up a lot of time, energy, and money. The business promptly replied back. Although I prioritize affordability over customer service, I’m always more eager to support businesses that promptly answer emails from potential buyers. For those of you that are curious about the ins and out of using milk paint in your home or on your furniture, read on. Read More
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Tales of Wall Stripes, Teenage Girls and Frog Tape
As any young teenage girl’s father will tell you, it’s almost impossible to please them – especially when you give them exactly what they want. So, when my teen daughter asked me if I we could paint her room, I realized two things right away. I knew the word “we” actually meant “me”, and, that no matter how I painted her room, she probably wasn’t going to like it very much once it was all said and done. When we went down to the paint store and started picking out colors from the swatches and she decided she wanted teal blue/green stripes, I knew I was in for some trouble. That was, until I got a hold of some Frog Tape to help my cause. Read More