Look at that beauty painted by Miss Mustard Seed with her specialized milk paint! We are in awe. As soon as we received our first package of milk paint we knew this would be a furniture painting journey to remember. The color is brilliant, the finish is weather and fascinating, and the process is fun! We cannot wait to show you finished products at our next tag sale and feature milk paint finishes in our warehouse.

Milk Paint comes in a brown paper bag in a powdered form and has to be mixed with water. The mixing part is not difficult, just a step to get used to. Milk Paint, similar to other popular furniture paints, does not require a primer. A bonding agent can be used to create a better grip for non-porous surfaces. We recommend skipping the bonding agent if you are trying to create a weathered/antiqued look with milk paint. The bonding agent is added to the paint, so it does not require a seperate application.As far as preparation goes the process is simple, clean the piece that you plan to paint, no need to sand or scuff before applying paint. You can use either a furniture wax or poly topcoat to protect the paint from moisture and wear, which we recommend.
We love that Milk Paint can be mixed to create custom colors. The colors mix beautifully. The available colors are definitely more “primitive country” with mustard yellows and barn reds, but they have some beautiful blues, greens and grays and all colors can be mixed to suit your taste.
Milk Paint distresses beautifully. The paint can crack and flake off, creating a chipped effect. You can create amazing looks with distressing, polishing, wiping, and any other technique.

We admire Marian’s talents. Miss Mustard Seed’s art of painting furniture is inspiring. We are excited to announce that Repurposed and Refined will be the retailer for the new Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint! We will offer packages of milk paint, crackle finish, furniture wax, Milk Paint bonding agent, and other fine products.

Milk Paint is different from Chalk Paint™. Don’t take this the wrong way, both products are top-quality in their own departments. Milk Paint has a different texture and finish. Milk Paint “flakes off” in spots creating an instant aging and weathering effect. Check out some of the beautiful color palettes available:

You are invited to join Repurposed and Refined for training using Chalk Paint™ products. Introduction to the Basics workshop will be held July 28, 2012. The training will include a brief history on the brilliant Annie Sloan, how to choose a brush, color combinations, four basic Chalk Paint™ finishes, and applying furniture wax.
We will provide a small project for you to practice your painting skills on as well as lunch. Fun and laughter will be offered at no charge. Our workshop sizes are kept small to ensure that all participants questions are answered and each person leaves feeling confident and secure ready to paint. We strongly encourage early registration due to the limited number of spaces. Come join us for a day of furniture painting fun!

We discuss Annie Sloan chalk paint in our blog quite frequently. We do not mean to forget another very important piece to repurposing furniture – upholstering! Upholestered furniture has and always will be a great way to give an old piece of furniture a new lease in life. A little paint and fabric goes a long way. Here is a newly upholstered piece that we have at our warehouse. We had our new friend in North Carolina make us some upholstered pieces. Come check out this delight and more at:

525 Northern Ave Hagerstown, MD 21742 – Open the 3rd weekend of every month (Fri-Sun).

6000 square feet of vintage finds!

20202 National Pike Hagerstown, MD 21740 – Open 7 days a week.

This location carries some of our vintage finds.

Annie Sloan chalk paint is perfect for repurposing and refinishing furniture. However, it can also be used to paint kitchen cabinets and give them a face-lift. Annie Sloan chalk paint works best on kitchen cabinets using at least two coats of paint and then three coats of Annie Sloan wax to seal it.

With Annie Sloan chalk paint your cabinets will have a worn and interesting character. The paint does not provide a plastic or ordinary look of some paints. The paint will work on all types of kitchen cabinets, even laminates. Some laminate cabinets have shine like glass, which the paint will stick too, but the less shin the better the adherance of the paint.

Is sanding or scuffing necessary before painting kitchen cabinets with Annie Sloan chalk paint? That is completely up to you. It is perfectly acceptable to sand the surface but not necessary. Make sure you wipe over with a damp cloth to clean any debris. After cleaning the surface apply two coats of Annie Sloan chalk paint. You can layer paint and add character with antiquing or faux finishing, just like you would when painting a piece of furniture. The wax is water repellent and strong, makes a good connection to the paint to protect your kitchen cabinets.

To maintain the new look you should refresh the wax every now and again as needed. A strong household cleaner can be used to remove splotches of wax and stubborn marks in case you want those areas rewaxed. The best benefit of Annie Sloan chalk paint is that the look is completely versatile. Want different color kitchen cabinets next year? Just paint over them!