PRODUCTS FEATURED:

• GENERAL FINISHES MILK PAINT: Holiday Red
• GENERAL FINISHES HIGH PERFORMANCE TOPCOAT: Satin
• GENERAL FINISHES MILK PAINT: Basil
• GENERAL FINISHES WATER BASED WOOD STAIN: Black Cherry
• GENERAL FINISHES MILK PAINT: Queenstown Gray
• GENERAL FINISHES MILK PAINT: Driftwood

MATERIALS NEEDED:

Have the following ready: 150 and 400 grit sandpaper, a 220 sanding pad, non-sticky tack cloth, shop towels, foam brushes and bristle brushes. Synthetic brushes last longer with water-based finishes, but sometimes we prefer the shape and functionality of natural bristle brushes.

PREPARATION:

Always remember to stir the paint thoroughly before you start. If it is a little thicker than you like, add a small amount of Extender or water to thin it out.

TECHNIQUE 1: MILK PAINT OVER MILK PAINT

Apply two coats of the base color using a foam brush, bristle brush, pad applicator or HVLP sprayer.

Let the paint dry 2-4 hours between coats, buffing after each coat with a 220 sanding pad or 400-grit sandpaper, and then removing the dust.

Next, apply one coat of topcoat. This seals and protects the first layer of paint.

Let the topcoat dry 2-4 hours, then apply 2 coats of the top color. Let dry 2-4 hours, again buffing in between coats with a 220 sanding pad or 400-grit sandpaper.

The longer the paint cures, the harder it is to sand, so it is best to distress-sand within 2-3 hours after the top color dries.

Hit the edges and sand through with 150 grit sandpaper to reveal the base color.

Wipe off the dust and finish with 2 coats of topcoat.

TECHNIQUE 2: MILK PAINT OVER WOOD STAIN

Apply one coat of water-based wood stain using a foam brush, bristle brush or pad applicator and let the stain dry 2-4 hours.

Next, apply 2-4 coats of topcoat. Letting each coat dry 2-4 hours, buffing in between coats with a 220 sanding pad or 400-grit sandpaper.

Once the topcoat has fully dried, apply two coats of milk paint, buffing in between as previously mentioned. Allow each coat to dry 2-4 hours.

Using 150-grit sandpaper, lightly go over the edges and sand as much as you would like to show the wood stain.

Wipe off the dust and finish with 2 coats of topcoat.