Create the perfect chippy finish on furniture using milk paint! I promised the next furniture makeover I shared would be aged and chippy and this dresser makeover is full of chippy goodness. I usually stick to mid-century modern furniture that I keep smooth , clean, and free of distressing, so this chippy dresser was a bit different from my normal painted furniture makeovers . Traditional powder milk paint is different than any other type of paint, so before I get to all the before and after makeover details, I wanted to answer a few common questions about milk paint. What is milk paint? Milk paint is a water-based, non-toxic paint made from milk protein (casein), lime (calcium), and earth or mineral pigments. It provides a durable finish, is environmentally safe, and has zero VOC. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MILK PAINT AND CHALK PAINT? Both types of paint have pros and cons, each giving different results. Real milk paint comes in a powdered form and needs ...
