Painting a Laminate Kitchen with Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint

Aug 31

Written By Sada Volkoff | For the Love Creations

I have this awesomely brave client in Western Australia. She's a visionary... Although her builders grade kitchen was lovely, she wanted more. She wanted to put her personal stamp on it. And she decided to do it with Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint.

Although she'd never used Milk Paint before, Mrs. S was game
to get started and we walked through it together via email, texts and a few phone calls.

BEFORE: Builder's grade laminate kitchen

New raw timber bench tops installed BEFORE Hemp Oil

The project began with replacing the laminate countertops with affordable raw timber bench tops from the local hardware store. The cost? Only $69. Nice!

Although Mrs. S originally intended to stain and varnish the bench tops, we instead discussed the benefits of staining with Milk Paint and using Miss Mustard Seed's Hemp Oil to seal it. She liked that Hemp Oil is waterproof, heatproof and most importantly, food-[grade].

Once she and Mr. S tested the Hemp Oil on an inconspicuous spot, they were sold! They scrapped the idea of staining the timber they were so happy with the rich, beautiful finish the Hemp Oil
brought to the mid-grade timber.

AFTER: Timber bench tops come alive with Hemp Oil

Bench tops sealed and new laminate upper cabinets installed

The next step was painting the laminate cabinetry. She chose Miss Mustard Seed's Artissimo, a rich, deep midnight blue that perfectly complements the white glass splash back in this coastal home.

What's the key to getting a beautiful finish with Milk Paint??? Patience. Here's what Mrs. S had to say about mixing the paint, "The paint went on like a dream. The key was, as you said, mix and rest, mix and rest."

For a project like this, mixing Milk Paint to a smooth and even consistency is key. Don't rush the process. Allow the paint time.

Once mixed Bonding Agent was added to ensure bonding with the laminate and to prevent any "chippy" from happening. Our natural bristle Paint Brushes were used to ensure a smooth, even application.

"All up the brushes are sooooo easy to take care of, " says Mrs. S. "I've never been able to keep brushes before, this was a first! Worth every penny."

Progress shot, the drawer at the front sealed with a coat of Hemp Oil

Detail shot of the final finish on a drawer front

Who wouldn't want to cook in this kitchen??!!

Here's a bit more of what my awesome client had to say: "The colour and paint is just beautiful. The photos do not do this colour justice. I abolutely looooooovvvvveee it. Thank you for your awesome paints!"

I think Mrs. S has officially been bitten by the Miss Mustard Seed bug. She has already ordered Curio, Grain Sack and Kitchen Scale... I cannot wait to see what she gets up to next!

So amazed, impressed and proud, proving again that there is no going wrong with Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint

One coat of Artissimo painted, the next day a second coat was applied. The following day they were sealed with Hemp Oil. What a result!

The stunning end result...a kitchen to be proud of. And I'm so proud to have her as a client and to have been a small part of this stunning kitchen renovation.