Old Fashioned Milk Paint
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When you say cold what temperature are you thinking of? I’ve used Old Fashioned brand several times. I don’t know the temperatures when I applied it, but it probably wasn’t lower than 60F (maybe 15C).
I mixed it thin (approximately 2:1 water to powder) and brushed it with a synthetic brush, letting it dry and applying multiple coats.
I would say temperatures around freezing would not work for applying it because of the water content. I don’t think cold temperatures would otherwise effect painting with it other than slowing drying times, as long as you mixed it according to the directions (warm water, mix for 5-10 minutes, etc)
I think doing a sample board would be a good idea to see what happens.
Thanks. If I apply by hand, the temperature would be 60F, but if I spray, it would be 55F, maybe even 50F. The only “milk paint” I’ve tried has been General Finishes, and theirs really isn’t milk paint at all, it is acrylic and I believe requires warmer temperatures. Old Fashioned doesn’t say anything in its info and, when I asked them directly, while they were friendly and wanted to be helpful, they couldn’t give a temperature, although they guessed along the lines you guessed. So, I thought I’d ask what others have experienced and been successful. Be aware that their additive requires higher temps (the bonding agent).
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