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Stagers, Go Green With Milk, Milk Paint That Is !

As Professional Home Stagers, we do try to be as environmentally friendly or "green" as possible. In fact, Stagers always try to work with furnishings and accessories that the client already owns thus reducing waste.

Today, I discovered another "green" product called Milk Paint. This is a product that we can use and recommend to our staging clients when they need rooms painted. According to the website, Milk Paint is an organic paint, non-toxic and zero VOCs. It even claims to be self-priming, providing a flat, consistent finish. It comes in dry form and does need to be mixed with water.

There's a great testimonial page with comments about the product from people that have allergies, pregnant, etc. They all were extremely pleased.

If anyone has tried this product, I would love to hear from you. Check out all the information at the Milk Paint website.

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Posted by Cheryl Gilliam Home Staging-Hickory NC on 10/10/2008 03:44 PM

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18 Comments on Stagers, Go Green With Milk, Milk Paint That Is !

OCT

2008

Cheryl, When I was looking for paint it was difficult to find natural paints and they were triple the cost. And while they said low to no VOC's they had a terrible odor. I have to go to this website and check it out---Thank you for the information!!

HI Carole, I hope that it works, please let me know if you get some. Have a blessed weekend. God bless,

Some of the colors are lovely!!! Thanks for sharing Cheryl!!

It is amazing what low VOC products they are coming out with now that consumers are really wanting them! I'd love to hear also if others give this a try about the results. I'm currently sold on Miller Divine paint which now is 99.8% no VOC even w/colorant but love to know what else is available!

Hi Darling!

YES...I've used milk paint before...but not this brand. I used it for craft projects. It has been around forever...from what I understand. I used it limitedly...never for a whole room. I had good luck with it. I'm curious to see what others have to say also. I LOVE natural products. GBU!!

OCT

2008

Cheryl, Great Green solution. Nice colors, but I am surprised there are no beige selections. I will add it to my list of resources - thanks!!

Elizabeth is right, milk paint was used on furniture for centuries, notably on items we might consider "Colonial" or early American. It's interesting that there are so many pre-industrial products and practices that are coming BACK into style after all this time that turn out to be Greener and safer.

OCT

2008

Hi Cheryl - I've noticed that cabinet makers are returning to milk paint to capture the colonial look. Love this idea!!!!

Thanks for the education,I love learning about new products from you. cw

OCT

2008

Cathy Lee, You are welcome, let me know if you try them.
Margaret, Nice to hear that you like Miller Divine paint..
Hi Elizabeth, Thanks for sharing, natural stuff is great.
Michelle, Yep, that's strange..
Suzanne, You are so right !
Margaret, Thanks !
Cheryl W, You are so welcome !!
God bless you all !!

Hey Cheryl, I have heard of the "Green Paint" but not this milk paint. Does anyone know if it washes okay?? Thank you!!

OCT

2008

Teresa, It must because they have been using it on furniture for centuries according to Suzanne above!! God bless,

OCT

2008

Sounds good!

Teresa, Hey, are you saying it sounds good to drink or paint with LOL, Thanks and God bless,

THanks Teresa for your suggestion, looking forward to checking this out- Our kids have allergies and this is something I will want to use myself!

Kathy Dyer

OCT

2008

Hey Kathy, I'm Cheryl, I hope you do try it out and give us a report.. God bless,

Okay Cheryl, I have been stressed a lot lately but I am not that far gone.... Hey, gasoline has been coming down let me know when we can do lunch!!

OCT

2008

Teresa, Yep, know what you mean.. Ok, we could meet half way unless you want to come see the benches, etc.. Next week mid week might be good or the following week.. Let me know, God bless,

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