Real Milk Paint clear carnauba wax paste, 16 oz. It is a protective top coat for milk paint and all painted surfaces, and for furniture and other wood surfaces. On wood it gives a rich, satin lustre and added surface protection.
Real Milk Paint clear carnauba wax paste, 16 oz. It is a protective top coat for milk paint and all painted surfaces, and for furniture and other wood surfaces. On wood it gives a rich, satin lustre and added surface protection. The carnauba gives a hard finish that is not tacky, and the wax does not melt in the sun.
Ingredients:
Carnauba wax
Beeswax
Candelilla wax
Odourless isoparaffinic hydrocarbon
To use, apply a very thin, even coat with a clean rag, let it dry thoroughly and buff with a clean cloth or stiff brush to an even sheen. Apply a second coat if needed. Over a clear finish, first wipe the surface with mineral spirits to remove oils, wax or silicones. 16 oz covers about 150 sq ft.
Wax is a soft finish and does not protect against water as well as, for example, pure tung oil, so reapply at intervals. Combustible.
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Specific References
Milk paint dries to a matt, porous surface that can show water marks and wear. A finish protects the paint and deepens the colour:
Pure tung oil or hemp seed oil – penetrates, deepens the colour and gives good water protection
Wax – a soft sheen and a fine feel, but needs renewing
Oil Wax (Sweet Pickings) – durable and water-repellent, one coat is enough
Finishing Cream – a water-based protective finish that does not change the colour, gloss, satin or dead flat
Oil and oil wax make the colour slightly warmer and can yellow slightly on white surfaces. If you want to keep a light colour exactly, Finishing Cream is a good choice.
Yes, milk paint works well on toys. However, the paint scratches off easily, so you need to add a protective coat on top, such as oil, wax or lacquer. Our oils and waxes work well for this.
Danish oil is pleasant to use, but it needs topping up with fresh oil now and then.
A tip is to paint with two colours. As the top coat wears, the colour underneath shows through, which gives a nice look on toys that get a lot of use.