Painting a super glossy piece of furniture can be tricky! We will show you how to How To Get a Glossy Finish and Prevent Chipping by using a Bonding Agent added to your Milk Paint in the beautiful color Velvet Palm. In just a few simple steps, we take this outdated old looking dresser and give it a modern twist with Milk Paint by Fusion.
In this blog you will learn :
- How to prevent chipping on a glossy finish
- How to use Bonding Agent
- How to get a super smooth finish with Milk Paint by Fusion
- How to use Hemp Oil as a top coat on your painted furniture
Here’s what you’re going to need for this project:
- “Velvet Palm” Fusion Milk Paint
- Fusion Ultra Grip
- Fusion TSP Alternative
- Staalmeester Flat Ultimate ONE Synthetic #10
- Series 2010 Staalmeester Flat Brush
- Fusion Hemp Oil
- fine sandpaper
- whisk
What Prep is Needed for Painting with Milk Paint?
To prep our piece, the commode was given a good cleaning with Fusion TSP Alternative mixed with water. This will remove any grease that may have been left on your piece. We recommend cleaning your furniture piece before the sanding step.
How Do You Use Bonding Agent AKA Ultra Grip
You’ll start first by mixing up your milk paint, then once mixed you’ll add your bonding agent. We mixed equal parts of milk paint powder with water with a whisk. After you have mixed the powder, let it stand for about 15 minutes and give it another mix, making sure to touch your whisk to the bottom of your paint cup. You should also mix every so often while you are painting as the pigments like to settle to the bottom, keep your colour consistent by stirring frequently.
How To Prevent a Chippy Finish
Fusion Ultra Grip also known as Bonding Agent to our mixed paint. Since we wanted a clean sleek finish, this will ensure no chipping as it adds an extra adhesive bonder primer. I like to add 1 part Bonding Agent to 1 part mixed Milk Paint. If you’re painting with a lighter colour like white or off-white, you may want to mix your milk paint slightly on the thicker side (there should be no lumps or clumps) as adding the bonding agent will thin it out and you will require extra coats.
If you don’t have Bonding Agent you could apply a coat of Fusion Mineral Paint as a base layer, and the Milk Paint will adhere to that without issue.
How To Get a Smooth Finish with Milk Paint
Scuff-sand using 220-400 grit sandpaper to allow the milk paint to adhere. The smoother your starting point, the smoother your finish. We used two different size brushes for this project. The Staalmeester Flat Ultimate ONE Synthetic #10 (X) for the large surface like the top and Series 2010 Staalmeester Flat Brush to paint the drawer fronts and frame. These brushes offer the highest quality finish and offer super smooth results.
If adding Bonding Agent to your Milk Paint, it will increase the dry time to about 1-2 hours to the touch. Without a bonding agent, it is dry within 30 minutes. Re-coat once it dries to achieve your desired effect. Two coats of paint were needed for full coverage.
When painting with Milk Paint, if you see any air bubbles or inconsistencies simply brush them out, the paint will self-level as it is so thin, leaving no brush marks.
Hemp Oil over Milk Paint
Hemp oil is our favourite top coat as it is incredibly easy to use! Applied with a brush or rag, the Fusion Hemp Oil goes on like liquid gold. Wipe off any excess hemp oil with a lint-free rag and if you want that super smooth finish, take a 600 grit finishing sanding pad and wipe over the surface. This will ensure your piece has a very smooth buttery finish.
These stunning art pieces were painted with Milk Paint. That’s right, Milk Paint isn’t just for furniture, it can be used on canvas, walls paper or fabric! Experiment and have fun with the many different ways you can use Milk Paint! It’s a great way to use any extra milk paint you may have left over from your project!
