Rust-Oleum 331051 Milk Paint Finish, Quart, Navy, 32 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

I used this paint to refurbish this side table. It paints on easily and pretty smoothly, I actually had the kids help me! It took two rounds to make it solid like the side table but if you are looking to do shabby chic one might be enough. I was worried that because it is so matte it would come off with any spill but (this is TMI) my puppy climbed up on the sidet able and peed on it we had to clean it with puppy stain and odor remover and the color stayed the same, no fading or scratching off. I've also had other skills that came right off with a baby wipe. If you want some sheen I'm sure it can be painted over with varnish. I also love the color! This is such a great paint for quick refurbishing projects, it also dries quickly. We left it overnight just to make sure but it seemed to have dried within an hour or two, at least enough so that I didn't need to worry about anyone brushing against it.

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.)

Before buying, I tried to look for reviews of the navy color and didn't find much to guide me, so I hope my comments will help those who are looking for this color. I always use the chalk finish because I like the matte look more than the glossy color. I had previously painted a piece of furniture in blue, and although I liked the tone, this time I was looking for something darker. I was hesitant about switching from the chalk finish to the milk finish. In the end, I decided to buy this shade even though it seemed a bit lighter than what I was looking for. My final comment is not to be alarmed by the color of the paint when it's fresh because it dries much darker. The milk finish gives it a very interesting pearly finish, although it remains matte as I wanted. The good thing about this paint is that it doesn't need another protective coat on top. The final result turned out very nice, and I am very satisfied. I'm including photos of the differences in tones between the fresh and dried paint so you can see the final look. And it is much cheaper that the clam paint!

Drying time didn't take long. Appearance looks good, smoothness it is just how needed. Thickness had to put 2 coats.

I was hesitant to try "milk paint" in general. A friend spoke highly of it so I thought I'd try it. I chose Rustoleum because I've used various types of their paint and trust the name. My friend said that Milk paint in general is really thick and covers in one coat. Not this... it's the usual consistency of other paints. There is a very low odor component which is great, but there is a hint of a smell. Clean up is fantastic. Just sprayed my paint brush, etc with the hose. I'm not sure I'll like the finish. It's very flat and after two coats I can see where I may missed some spots and will need to touch up. It does streak and you'll have to be consistent in application. Long smooth strokes. The color was great, that green/blue. I also bought the wax to apply over it after it cures a while. The wax is suppose to give a slight sheen and "seal" the paint for better durability. I think it may be easier than regular enamel paint, faster drying time, low odor. We'll see how it wears...

I used the paint on a credenza and a shelving unit. The matte black finish looks amazing. I am buying another can to use on other items. It’s an easy way to change up furniture.

First off, this paint applied really nicely. I used it on my oak bathroom cabinets after I cleaned, lightly sanded, and used a de-glosser wipe. I applied three coats and the finished product was as it should be. My only problem is that the white isn't really like a bright white as I had hoped. It almost had a greyish tint to it. With that said, it didn't work for my bathroom and I ended up going another route. I would def try using this product though on other projects. Very easy to use and a little goes a long way! I did three coats to my 60" wide by 21" deep vanity and used only about 1/2 of a quart, if that.

Great paint. Wish i bought more

Refurbshing the wooden parts of my old sofa set.

This paint is a little shinier then I would have preferred. How I’m in a rental place and it did a nice job of covering up my scuff marks. Went on beautifully. I am certain that this size can will complete my apartments baseboards.

It's dark grey colour. We applied to our main door (Raw wood). It was like a faded black in the first coat. It looked light grey after 2nd coat. Eventually, it changed complete dark grey colour after 3 coats painted. Awesome look. However, needed to apply minimum 3 coats to get the desired look. So we have rated 4*

Drys fastPerfect for my projects