Jerry S.
Used it on my outdoor bar top
Used it on my outdoor bar top. So far it still looks great. Time will tell.
Response from RMP FinishesNov 21, 2022
Let us know if you have any questions about your Outdoor Defense Oil.

RMP Finishes (formerly The Real Milk Paint Co.) creates natural, non-toxic paints and wood finishes made in the USA. For over 30 years, we’ve crafted eco-friendly products that are safe for your home, family, and the environment.Our products include pure tung oil, milk paint, cutting board oil, wood & paste waxes — all made with transparent, natural ingredients. Every finish is crafted for peak performance yet easy to understand.We’re proud to make everything in the U.S. - just outside of Nashville - support sustainable practices, and provide honest information about what’s in every product. Whether you’re a professional woodworker, contractor, or DIYer, RMP Finishes helps you achieve durable, beautiful results — naturally.We value your feedback and love hearing how our finishes perform in your projects. Share your experience with RMP Finishes on Trustpilot and help others discover safe, sustainable wood care.Visit us at www.rmpfinishes.com or follow us on social @rmpfinishes
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Jerry S.
Used it on my outdoor bar top. So far it still looks great. Time will tell.
Response from RMP FinishesNov 21, 2022
Let us know if you have any questions about your Outdoor Defense Oil.
Chris H.
The product is excellent for what I used it for. Charcuterie board and walnut countertop for customer. What you all did that was helpful was to describe how to apply the product and explain the characteristics of the product compared to other products. One of those details was that walnut oil, when cured is hypoallergenic.
Response from RMP FinishesOct 17, 2022
Hi Chris, thank you for the review and for sharing your experience! We are happy to hear that the thorough explanation of the product was of benefit to you. Thanks!
Stuart
The Real Milk Paint company is great to work with and their products provide a great finish to my projects. Being in Australia it could be difficult to get efficient service buy they always deliver the goods.
Response from RMP FinishesOct 17, 2022
Hi Stuart, thank you for the review! We're glad to hear you enjoy our service and products! We are always searching for distributors to help bring our products closer to home. If you have any recommendations or leads for a distributor there in Australia, please feel free to send them our way. Thanks!
Patrick C.
Hello. Yes your product is amazing. I live in San Miguel de Allende Mexico and Tung oil is not available here. I restored 5 300 year old Mesquite doors on a project and 100 years ago or so when varnish was available only all the doors here have been coated in it over and over leaving a black mess. I stripped the gently and against the instance of the client wanting to use linseed oil i waited for your product as every article says its the best for mesquite. The results were astounding. It brought out this purple and coloring that was amazing. I would send you photos but there is no link. The only problem is getting it herald the cost is hard to explain to someone who can get linseed oil as cheap as Coca Cola, but stays wet and attracts dirt. I wish I had more for my rock Veranda. I would give it a five star but that's like an amp that only goes to 8. We all need someplace to go a little louder. Cheers. Patrick
Response from RMP FinishesOct 17, 2022
Hi Patrick, thank you for the review! We're glad to hear you enjoy the products and loved the results! We are always searching for distributors to help bring our products closer to home. If you have any recommendations or leads for a distributor there in Mexico, please feel free to send them our way; [email protected]. Thanks!
Raoul de R.
I did not use your products purchased them for my daughter. She refinished a chest in a small apartment in Brooklyn. She stripped the piece with citrus orange and put multiple coats of hemp oil. She did not have an issue with odors from either one. This was her first refinish job, she didn’t not have anything to compare but she said the result looked great.
Response from RMP FinishesOct 17, 2022
Hi Raoul, thank you for the review! Glad to hear that your daughter enjoyed using the products and loved the results!
T. S.
It's been about a year since purchasing and applying this paint. There is an adjustment in applying this paint if you are only used to modern paints but this paint lays down very nicely. After a year of application to a side table and drawers it has held up very well. It's a little chalky for a while after applying even after burnishing and applying wax. That's the only downside I have about this paint. Highly recommend this company's products! The clear wax is good also.
Response from RMP FinishesOct 17, 2022
Hi, thank you for your review and sharing your experience! Milk paint is definitely very different from modern paints, so we appreciate your understanding of it's unique characteristics. Thank you for sharing and the recommendations!
David B.
I used this for the floor of a workshop. It looks great but it may not have been the best use. 1] I used less than half the product and 2] the floor is taking a lot of abuse. I was more focused on looks at the time.
Response from RMP FinishesOct 10, 2022
Hi David, thanks for the review! Shop floor or living room, the Half & Half is right at home.
JMiller
My 8th grade students were required to use environmentally friendly materials for a project and through their research they found milk paint. It was used to paint the lumber of their sustainably built shed, rain barrels, and vertical garden. The forest green paint color looks nice against a vegetated background; however, after a few days the paint began to turn white. It looks as if watered down white paint was slowly dripped on the walls and ran down. I'm wondering if there was something in the paint that reacted with the moisture in the air and caused it to condense in small amounts on the walls, then as it ran down, the white streaks appeared. A second coat was applied and it reduced the problem, but did not solve it. I am wondering if we did something wrong in our prep before painting. Have others experienced this, too? Have you heard of something like this happening before? What could cause this?
Response from RMP FinishesOct 10, 2022
Hi J, thanks for the review and reaching out! Regarding the student projects and the white effect you're experiencing. This can be common for the milk paint when exposed to water. Essentially, what is happening is the lime in the milk paint comes to the surface, thus producing the white haze. To remedy this, we typically would recommend applying some kind of sealant over the milk paint. This will create a barrier between the paint and the elements and reduce or remove the white haze from the surface. A good option from our line of products is Outdoor Defense Oil. If you have any other questions or comments, do feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or (800) 339-9748