MILK PAINT for GARDEN

Made with natural ingredients an original and authentic paint perfect for outdoor and garden DIY projects.

It is recommended for garden furniture and a variety of goods such as flowerpots, tin cans, wooden lattices, shelfs, and benches, etc.

5 REASONS WHY WE RECOMMEND OUR MILK PAINT:

1. A natural paint made from raw milk by Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.
2. American classic colours are reproduced very closely.
3. Each medium is water-based and completely safe.
4. It is easy to use, spreads well with a creamy consistency.
5. It gives a soft matte appearance and is water-resistant after dry

Recommended for use on:

wood, paper, metal * and cement mortar *
* Use a multi-primer for the first coat.

It is not recommended for use on:

PP / PE plastic in general, PVC soft materials.
(Peeling and stickiness may occur)

Milk paint available in all 14 colors.

200ml, 450ml, 1200ml

Coating area (for 2 layer average)

200 ml 1 – 1,4㎡
450 ml 2,2 – 3,1㎡
1200 ml 6-8,4㎡

HOW TO USE:

1. Remove dust, dirt or oil from the surface to be painted.
2. Stir well before use, use concentrate liquid only.
3. Paint with a painting brush
4. Do not paint too much at one time. Apply in two layers.

Milk paint Point:
Milk paint gives a charming antique look, streaky or mottled appearance.

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By using Multi Primer, the adhesion of milk paint with paint resistant materials (metals, glass, plastic, etc.) will be improved.

Paint method for unglazed pot

Caution: When painted on unglazed garden flowerpots, the paint film may peel off.

1. Remove dust, dirt or oil from the surface to be painted. If there is a crack, repair with putty etc.
2. Prime first with Multi Primer. Use concentrate liquid, or dilute with less than 50% of water.
3. After drying, overcoat each product of milk paint.

Caution:
* After use, close tightly. Store away from direct sunlight, high temperature and high humidity. There is a risk of paint corruption, due to the raw material of milk.
* When painting table tops or other durable surfaces, use a top coat of clear (UV-cut) over the milk paint.

Milk paint precautions:
* Paint when the base colour is sufficiently dry.
* Please avoid painting in temperature below 5 ℃.
* After use, please wash brushes, etc.
* If comes in contact with skin, please wash with soapy water.
* In case of contact with eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor as soon as possible.
* If swallowed accidentally, please consult a doctor as soon as possible.
* Please keep out of reach of children.

Origin of the paint:

In Colonial America wood furniture was painted with paint made from milk protein (casein). For colors of the earth or mineral pigments, soil, bricks, etc. (early American antique color tones).

Soft colours

Featuring calm colours, recommended for painting wide surfaces such as lattices, fences, and board walls.
It is also recommended for furniture such as tables, chairs, benches and shelves.

301 Milky White
312 Butter Cream
315 Milk Tea Greige
318 Chocolate Brown
320 Natural Mint
324 Country Olive
327 Clowdy Blue
331 Mortar Gray

Vibrant colours

Featuring a slightly vibrant colours, recommended for small accessories like pots and cans. It is also recommended for furniture such as tables, chairs, benches and shelves.

334 Cranberry Red
337 Antique Rose
339 Mimosa Yellow
344 Forest Tree
348 Jeans Blue
353 Midnight Blue

Color coordination proposal

Various atmospheres can be made by combining soft and vibrant colours

Natural 301 312 315 318
Adult Chic 315 327 331 337
American Vintage 301 334 348 339
Paris Style Shabby 315 331 337 353
Nordic Style 301 348 339 320
Outdoor 318 320 324 339
Kids Colour 334 348 339 344
Earth Colour 312 324 318 344

Antique medium (water based, for top coating)

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Antique completion

Finished with an atmosphere of vintage taste.

200ml
450ml
1200ml

Coating area: from about 8 to 10 m² (1 liter / 1 layer)

how to use:

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It is a thick dark brown medium. Can be painted over milk paint, once fully dried. Stir well before use, use concentrate liquid only.

For large surfaces, put a small amount of medium on a cloth and apply rubbing thinly.

For small surfaces use a brush to create faded effects.

Points:
* The final look depends on the amount used. Apply a thin layer initially, then build up colour to create the desired effect.
* Scratch the surface before painting for a more realistic vintage look.
* Painting over the cracking or plaster medium is also possible.
* It is recommended to paint a base coat of pale milk paint followed by a coat of antique medium.

Dust medium (water based, for top coating)

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For a whitish, smoky finish

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Finish with dust medium for a more realistic look.

200ml
450ml

Coating area: from about 8 to 10 m² (1 liter / 1 layer)

how to use:

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It is a thick white / beige medium. Can be painted over milk paint, once fully dried. Stir well before use, use concentrate liquid only.

For large surfaces, put a small amount of medium on a cloth and apply rubbing thinly.

For small surfaces use a brush to create faded effects.

Points:
* The final look depends on the amount used. Apply a thin layer initially, then build up colour to create the desired effect.
* It is recommended to paint a base coat of dark milk paint followed by a coat of dust medium.
* The condition of dirty (faded) can also change the atmosphere upon completion. Apply a thin layer initially checking the extent of the colour.
* To create a dusty white effect, use a darker base milk paint.

Plaster medium (water based, for prime coating)

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To cover with plaster tone

You can express a variety of textures, such as plaster

200ml
450ml

Coating area: from about 9 to 13 m² (1 liter / 1 layer)

how to use:

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This medium contains white stucco and microscopic ceramic balloons in it. Stir well with a stick before use, use concentrate liquid only.

Paint by parallel pressing, like spreading butter with a butter knife.

Besides a painting knife, a flat wooden spatula can also be used.

Apply milk paint when completely dry.

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Complete drying takes one to two days.

Points:
* It is also possible to use mixed with milk paint.
* Color becomes whitish.
* Can enjoy a variety of texture depending on painting technique: scratching with a fork or press with wooden spatula.

Multi-primer (water based, for prime coating)

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Improve the adhesion to painted surfaces.

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By using this primer, the adhesion of milk paint with paint resistant materials (metals, glass, plastic, etc.) will be improved.

200ml
450ml

Coating area: from about 20 to 25 m² (1 liter / 1 layer)

how to use:

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This milky white primer will be transparent after dry. Stir well before use, use concentrate liquid only, but if you do not want the brush marks, dilute with less than 0-20% of water.

Paint 1 or 2 thin coats to avoid thick coating. In case of concrete and mortar (porous surfaces) paint 2 layers.

When the primer is dry in 2 hours (glass needs a day), apply the milk paint.

Please note:
*Adhesion to certain materials may be difficult.

Top coat clear (water based, for top coating)

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Give a gloss

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Improve the durability, give a gloss and protect from UV and finger marks.

200ml
450ml
1200ml

Coating area: from about 9 to 13 m² (1 liter / 1 layer)

how to use:

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This milky white primer will be transparent after dry. Stir well before use, use concentrate liquid only, but if you do not want the brush marks, dilute with less than 0-20% of water.

Paint 1 or 2 thin coats to avoid thick coating. In case of concrete and mortar (porous surfaces) paint 2 layers.

Let the primer to dry – it’s complete.

Rust medium(water based, for top coating)

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Red Brown : Reddish Brown in colour represents the colour of rust
Dark Brown : Brownish Brown in colour represents the colour of dark brown rust

Name of product: synthetic resin paint
Uses: for indoor wood, metal, hard PVC, plastics
Ingredients: synthetic resin (acrylic resin), pigment, preservative, water. Organic solvent (propylene glycol)
Net amount: 100 ml
Coating area: from about 1 to 1.2 m² (100ml / 1 layer)
Estimated drying time: 1-2 hours

How to use:

For painting on metal, etc. we recommend to use the multi-primer as a primer first.

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1. It is a thick medium of brownish colour.
Stir well before use, use concentrate liquid only. In case of need, if it is difficult to spread, dilute the paint with about 0 to 5% water and mix well.

2. Use a brush apply the Reddish brown rust medium to the part where you want to express rust. Hold the brush vertically, paint until the surface is covered.

3. By mixing red brown and dark brown you can make a neutral colour, apply it onto the surface with the same painting method as mentioned in 2. Do not cover the first layer colour completely.

4. Finally, paint the dark brown overlaps partly on 2nd layer. Try not to cover the second layer completely.

Points:
*To create a more realistic finish paint those parts where rust might appear on borders, metal fitting parts, seams of cans, tins or buckets.
*For a better effect we recommend using such a rough pig hair brushes.
*For a better finish allow each coat to dry before painting.

Advanced suggestion:
*Use the red brown and dark brown mediums and dab spots onto the surface, and then recoate with dark brown.
Then partially apply the red brown to create the impression of rust.

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Milk Paint Medium Trial Set

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Milk Paint Medium 30ml x 6 :
(1)Dust Medium (2)Plaster Medium (3)Antique Medium
(4)Cracking Medium (5)Top Coat Clear (6)Multi Primer
Instruction