Technical Data Sheet

Milk Paint

Product Features

Milk Paint is a water ‐ based, interior/exterior furniture paint with a low ‐ luster sheen that mimics the look of old ‐ world furniture paint. Milk Paint is perfect for the

DIY or professional customer wan ng a durable, low ‐ sheen paint that can be distressed and glazed. For add ‐ ed durability, use one of General Finishes’ water ‐ based topcoats.

Recommended Uses

Interior or exterior cabinets, trim, doors, and furniture.

Use over raw wood or previously fi nished surfaces

For added durability on white surfaces, use GF White

Poly or Brushable White Enamel.

Complies w/ the following air quality regula ons:

SCAQMD, CARB, Canada, OTC Phase I & Phase II

Applica on Condi ons: Recommended 70°F and 50% humidity, out of direct sunlight. Varia ons in condi ons and applica on technique can signi fi cantly a ff ect dry mes and coverage. Use GF Accelerator in cool or humid condi ons. Use GF Extender in warm or dry condi ons.

Surface Prep: Always ensure the surface is clean of contaminants and dust. Sanding any surface too smoothly can reduce adhesion and cre ‐ ate applica on issues like orange peel.

Raw Wood: Sand with up to 220 grit.

Pre ‐ fi nished Wood: Clean using 50/50 mix of denatured alcohol and water with maroon non ‐ woven pad. Sand with fi ne (220 ‐ 320) foam sanding pad or maroon non ‐ woven pad. A bonding primer may be necessary to ensure adhesion on highly ‐ worn surfaces.

Other Substrates: Can be used with proper priming. Always test fi rst.

Sanding Between Coats: Using fi ne (220 ‐ 320) foam sanding pad or gray non ‐ woven pad.

System Recommenda ons: Can be used without a primer. For white and other light colors, GF Stain Blocker is recommended. For high ‐ use surfaces, up to 3 coats of a GF topcoat is recommended.

Force Dry: Allow product to fl ash for 10 minutes at ambient tempera ‐ ture. Using infrared lamps or oven, heat surface to 105°F. Allow to cool before sanding. Allow a minimum of 45 minutes between coats.

Bu ffi ng: Can be done a er the fi nish has cured using wet/dry auto ‐ mo ve sandpaper. Use GF Finishing Wax or mineral spirits as lubricant.

Do NOT use water.

Storage & Shelf Life: Above 50°F and below 80°F, out of direct sun ‐ light, ghtly sealed. Finish preservers such as Bloxygen can help pro ‐ long storage life. Best if used within one year of date on can. Uno ‐ pened and properly stored fi nish can conserva vely last up to 5 years.

Disposal: Always dispose of any le over coa ngs in accordance with local laws. Do not pour down the drain.

The informa on and recommenda ons on this sheet are based upon informa on gathered at the me of publica on and do not act as a safety data sheet. For complete safety and product data, consult the product labels and visit www.general

fi nishes.com for complete SDS sheets.

Published March 2020 by General Finishes Corp. East Troy, Wi.

Product Type:

Sheens Available:

Water ‐ based acrylic paint

Flat (10)

Tintable?:

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VOC:

Yes

30% ‐ 47% (varies by color)

34% ‐ 54% (varies by color)

Wet: 3 ‐ 5 mils

Total Dry (mul ple coats): 2.5

‐ 5 mils

Up to 600 sq. . per gallon

Thick (2000 ‐ 3000 cPs)

Brush, roll, or spray

Synthe c bristle brush

Short nap or foam roller

1.8 mm—2.0 mm

1400 PSI pump, 20 PSI assist air, .013” p

Fine Finish .015” ‐ .025” p

30 minutes

2 hours

21 days @ 70°F, 50% humidity

Water, GF Extender, GF Accelerator

Soap & Water

GF Brush & Gun Cleaner

Pints, Quarts, Gallons, 5 ‐ gallon Pails

Under 50 g/L