Antique Cabinet Makeover Using Milk Paint

I recently gave an antique cabinet a makeover using Milk Paint. I am so pleased with how it turned out, and using milk paint was a breeze!

Using milk paint has been on my “bucket list” for furniture makeovers. I’ve seen some amazing transformations of diamond in the rough pieces using milk paint. I knew it was something I needed to try…and this cabinet is a piece that I’ve admired for years.

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This sweet cabinet has been in my husband’s family for years. I love the uniqueness, and am intrigued by it’s purpose. I am almost positive that the charming glass door is really the front from another cabinet. The quirkiness of the hinged top always caught my attention, too. To top it off, my husband’s great uncle has scratched his name in the front of the cabinet. It really made it that much more special to me. Obviously I was thrilled when my sweet in-laws brought it to me as a gift a few weeks ago.

I have always wanted to try milk paint. Milk paint intimidates me. I thought it would be so hard to mix the paint myself to get the right consistency. After reading about it a little more on the milk paint site, I decided I couldn’t lose anything by trying it. Funny thing is, I ordered the paint before I had the little cabinet…it was destiny 😉

What I used

• Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint in the color Boxwood
• Interior Latex Paint by Glidden in White
• Gray Floral Contact Paper from Dollar Tree

The Process

I started by mixing the paint powder and water. This was actually quite easier than I first thought it would be. I used the blender, and mixed it exactly the way it says to on the back of the bag. I was so afraid the consistency would be off. It was much thinner than most paint I’ve ever used. I hesitantly dipped my brush in the paint, and started applying. The coverage blew me away! The whole cabinet only took one coat of paint!

After I finished the outside, started working on the inside. I painted the whole interior my favorite white, and applied a self adhesive contact paper to the back. It was such a simple process. I still can’t get over the difference paint and paper made in this little wooden cabinet.

I love the way this cabinet turned out! Without a doubt, I will use milk paint again. I actually have a piece of furniture in mind to do next. Stay tuned!

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