Rust-Oleum Milk Paint

Writing this review on my husband's account. I recently refinished our old piano and an old mirror we have. I originally wanted to use a chalk paint since it's very forgiving and easy to use, but have this milk paint a try because I could not find a navy blue chalk paint that was this rich in color. I'm so glad I went with my gut and picked up this milk paint. It's very easy to use and was already the thin consistency that I make my chalk paint before use (I add a cookie couple sprays of water to my chalk paint before use to get a smoother consistency.) Because it's thinner, I did need to use at least three coats of milk paint to get the same opacity as I would have with two coats of chalk paint, but this was not an issue for me. If anything, it was more forgiving because if I had any paint that pooled up and left paint globs, it was so easy to sand it off before the next coat. I experienced this with the piano because of all the tiny crevasses, but it really wasn't hard to fix. Overall, I'm extremely pleased with the results of both the piano and mirror. For reference, I used five coats of paint on the piano (could've stopped at three, but the piano gets heavy use) and three coats on the mirror. I still have about a fifth of the can left, so I have enough to paint a small piece of furniture. Some tips: 1.) Don't be alarmed when you open the can and the paint looks bright blue; it dries to this deep, gorgeous navy color. 2.) If your piece is shiny, sand it with a medium grit sand paper to give the paint something to grip to. 3.) Use synthetic brushes; the coverage is just much better and easier to work with. 4.) You can use polycrylic as a top coat, but I used Jolie furniture wax as a top coat (also on Amazon); not only has it held up well, but it gave the piano and mirror and even richer color and great, smooth texture. Guests can't help but touch the piano because of how stunning it looks. 5.) If you paint a piano like I did, please don't paint the back/sound board, as this will compromise the sound. 6.) Have fun! This paint was very forgiving and easy to use! The can of paint was shipped securely; no issues with shipping like others have experienced. I posted multiple photos so you can see the paint in different lighting (lights vs natural.)

The Rust-Oleum Milk Paint Finish in Eclipse is a fantastic product for achieving a beautiful, vintage-style look with minimal effort. Milk paint has always been my go-to for furniture refinishing, and this one did not disappoint. The best qualities of milk paint shine through: it provides excellent adhesion to a variety of surfaces, including wood, metal, and even previously painted pieces, with little to no prep work. The velvety matte finish adds a touch of elegance while enhancing the natural texture of the surface. It’s also low odor and fast-drying, which is a big plus for indoor projects. This particular shade, Eclipse, is a rich, deep color that looks stunning on both large furniture pieces and small decorative items. The paint is easy to apply and layers beautifully for a distressed or solid look, depending on your preference. Highly recommend for anyone looking to refresh furniture or add a timeless, rustic charm to their home decor! I used it as the base coat on the table, before painting it white and then distressing.

I love working with this Rust-Oleum Milk Paint in Highland Blue — it’s one of the easiest paints I’ve used for DIY furniture makeovers. The consistency is just right, and it goes on smoothly without dripping or streaking. I applied it over dark wood without any primer, and it still provided great coverage with just a couple of coats. The color is gorgeous — soft but rich, and it gives a clean, vintage-inspired finish without a lot of effort. It dries quickly and gives that lightly distressed, matte look that’s perfect for upcycled furniture or home décor projects. Highly recommend for beginners and experienced DIYers alike.

Beautiful black, transformed my kitchen, just needed to seal after painting with polyurethane to reduce chipping, holding up great ! The prep was easy too, I washed the cupboards with krud kutter soap and lightly hand sanded.

This paint is easy to apply, very smooth, love the milk paint finish, and good coverage too. The color I bought is Classic White, thinking it would be a classic creamy warmer white, it is a grey white, just an FYI.

Absolutely love this paint! I have zero experience painting furniture, but it dries fast and the finish looks great without prep. Love this pine bedroom set in Highland Blue.

The paint applies smoothly with a brush or roller and has a nice creamy consistency that levels well. It creates a soft, velvety matte finish with a subtle brushed texture that gives pieces a modern farmhouse or vintage feel. Coverage was good on both painted and lightly sanded surfaces, and clean-up was simple with soap and water. The quart size was sufficient for a couple of medium projects with some left over. The only minor drawbacks are that it can show brush strokes if not applied carefully on larger flat surfaces, and the drying time is a bit longer in humid conditions. I’ll update after a couple of months to report on long-term durability, scratch resistance, and how well the finish holds up with regular use and cleaning. This is a user-friendly milk paint that delivers a beautiful matte brushed effect with easy application and minimal prep. It’s a good choice for quick furniture makeovers or decorative projects. I’d recommend it for DIYers looking for a low-prep, matte finish paint with a soft, textured look.

Bought this paint to refurb all my bedroom furniture that I was ready to throw away. So far I painted a tall dresser, big for no reason nightstand & a storage chest. I used one can of paint, which was enough for 3 coats. This paint exceeded my expectations, my furniture looks GOODT. Special shout out to my brother in Christ, a reviewer on here who recommended 3 coats & a satin poly. He is out here doing the Lord’s work. -I’m no Picasso, I was concerned about brush strokes showing up, they didn’t!! -I didn’t feel like sanding, I’m speaking my truth, the paint covered everything perfectly. -Eclipse looked charcoal gray to me, one day I woke up & the furniture looks black. Maybe I convinced myself it was black, idk. The color isn't the deepest black, it’s a softer black that’s really beautiful. It’s very pleasing to the eye. If you’re looking to purchase, the color might not be an exact match to what you have in mind but this paint might check off the rest of your boxes.

This paint is as expected….high quality, easy to apply with a nice matte finish.

Refurbshing the wooden parts of my old sofa set.

Colour was more like a light grey not white when applied to the furniture

I don’t have much to compare to given this was my first time painting furniture. I see some reviews comparing it to chalk paint. I decided on this type of paint because I did not want to seal it. Paint was easy to use and forgiving. No sanding or prep work. It took four coats of paint. I initially used a brush than roller. One can or quart of paint was plenty. I still have more than a quarter left over. Finish is flat which I like. I am very pleased with the result! Handles are also from Amazon! Adjustable for the odd size. My handles were 3.5 inches and very difficult to find.

The experience with this product made me feel more confident to refinish more of my furniture in the future; it dried super quickly, the coverage was amazing, and the color is beautiful. I'll definitely be buying another one!