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
Written by the business, not verified by us.
Is RMP Finishes legit?
RMP Finishes (rmpfinishes.com) has a 4.6 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 101 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Construction & Manufacturing and its reputation is excellent. Praise is nearly unanimous, with 91% rating it 4 stars or higher; The business has replied to 100% of negative reviews. Last updated 2026-09-03.
Does not respond to email. There was a problem with the shipment (leaking). The post office held the package and contacted me. I in turn tried to contact RMP through email but after many days they have not responded. I used their live chat and got a response but have not resolved the issue at this time. It should not take this much work on my part to get this issue resolved.
Reply from RMP Finishes2026-01-15
Please accept our sincerest apologies. We’ve recently uncovered a group of older reviews that had not been brought to our attention at the time, and we are concerned to see that your experience with our support and shipping was so frustrating.
It is never our intention to make a customer work this hard to resolve a shipping error, especially regarding a leaking package. We clearly missed the mark on both our email response time and our follow-through.
Even though some time has passed, we would love the chance to make this right or simply offer a formal resolution if one was never reached. Please contact us directly at [email protected] and mention this review. We want to ensure your situation is handled properly once and for all.
4 or so years ago we purchased your milk paint and bonding agent to use on the walls of a small bedroom because you said it could be used on walls.
At the time you told us it would have no odor once dry/cured even with the bonding agent.
But for 3 plus years it still had an acrid odor, (possibly the casein) even detected by our worker who is not sensitive to odors. So we lost one of our 2 bedrooms and my elderly husband does not have his own bed/room.
We had no idea how we could remedy the situation so consulted with some folks. First you told us to use your sealant on it and that did nothing except ruin the plum wall because your guy did not tell us it would cause white streaks (Should’ve received compensation for that)
So we looked into an AFM sealer. We used it on all the walls and ceiling that had your milk paint. We left it for another year and just recently added 4 more coats of AFM sealant and it may have done the trick, finally!
We highly recommend you advise folks NOT to use this paint on walls. It seems great for wood furniture and wood projects.
We have gone through a lot of money to remedy this and I’m catastrophically disabled. You owe us an apology at the least, but you will probably turn it back on the customer. My father in law was a store owner businessman and he always gave the customer the benefit of doubt.
This doesn’t mean we won’t use your products in the future for wood etc.
but we needed to make you aware of how difficult this was for us.
We had to redo the plum wall with a different eco paint
After so many tries with the plum milk paint which got ruined by your sealant.
(And no, there was nothing wrong in our walls underneath, as you tried to say, we checked)
Reply from RMP Finishes2026-01-15
Thank you for reaching out and sharing the details of your experience. We are truly sorry to hear about the difficulties you faced with your room and the stress this caused your family. We’ve recently been reviewing older feedback that had previously been missed, and we regret that we weren't able to support you more effectively while this was happening.
While milk paint is a traditional finish with specific application guidelines for different surfaces, it is clear that in this instance, the result was not what you expected and the process became incredibly frustrating. We sincerely apologize for the lack of clear communication regarding the sealant and for any guidance that didn’t meet your needs at the time.
We appreciate that you are still willing to consider our products for wood projects.
Incorrect item delivered, poor communication and service
We've ordered soapstone sealer from Real Milk Paint for years now. But after this recent transaction we'll never order from them again. We placed an order for literally one item and they couldn't even deliver it competently. Even though the packing slip was correct, they sent us cutting board oil. Hoping that it was a simple mistake that would be easy to rectify, we reached out the same day the order arrived and let them know they sent the wrong item. And then...crickets. Not even the courtesy of a response. So we tried calling. No one answered. A week later we called again and left a voicemail. Seven days after the wrong item arrived, they finally get back to us and despite this clearly being their mistake, they don't have the capacity to offer even an insincere apology. They want to inconvenience us with a special trip to the post office to return the bottle of cutting board oil so that someday we might hope to receive the product we paid for. Customers should not have to jump through hoops, waste this much time and work so hard to make a simple purchase. How hard is it to fulfill a ONE ITEM order? Apparently for Real Milk Paint it is not only difficult to fulfill an order, but it is also difficult to respond to their customers in a timely manner and to solve the issue with the least amount of inconvenience to the customer as possible. So now they can deal with a charge back and a permanent loss of business from our household. Disappointing.
Reply from RMP Finishes2026-01-15
Please accept our sincerest apologies for the frustration this order caused. We recently discovered a group of reviews that had not been brought to our attention at the time, and we are truly sorry that we missed the opportunity to resolve this with you back then.
We are a small, dedicated team and we strive to handle every order with care. However, we are also human, and in this instance, we clearly fell short on our communication and response time. We understand that when a delay happens on our end, asking you to take the extra step of visiting the post office feels like an added inconvenience - especially for a one-item order.
Our standard process for a mix-up is to provide a pre-paid return label so the product can come back to us at no cost to you, but we realize that your time is valuable and the wait made the situation much worse. We would love the chance to regain the trust you had in us for all those years.
No problems last year
But now I’m struggling to get a new order in correctly. I love your company
Anyway!
Reply from RMP Finishes2023-10-04
Hi Anna, sorry to hear you're having issues with your order. Please feel free to reach out to [email protected] and we will help in any way we can. Thanks!!
Your website had all the information I needed to make a decision that tung oil is the product I wanted. It was easy to understand. When I purchased the product the estimate was one week to receive, and I got it in 4 days. Outstanding! I also enjoyed the email from the owner of the company. That was a nice touch. I plan on using it today for my projects. Thank you for being there. I could not find pure tung oil anywhere in my area.
Reply from RMP Finishes2026-01-15
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We recently discovered a batch of older feedback from 2023 that we hadn’t seen previously, and we didn't want your kind words to go unacknowledged.
We love hearing that you're a fan of our company! We’re a small team and we do our best to keep things running smoothly, though we know the occasional ordering hiccup can happen. We truly appreciate your patience and your support over the years. We hope you’ve had many successful projects since you posted this, and we look forward to serving you again soon!
I have never used oil to finish wood. I am very thankful to the folks at Real Milk for taking the time ice the office to educate me on how to accomplish this project. It means a lot when people take the time to help and educate a customer and with kindness at that, especially in these times that we live in. I am now a fan and lifelong customer of RMP.
Reply from RMP Finishes2026-01-15
Thank you so much for this heartfelt review! We recently uncovered a group of older messages that we hadn’t seen at the time, but your words truly resonated with our team.
As a small company, we take great pride in being more than just a shop - we want to be a resource. Hearing that our office team was able to provide the education and kindness you needed for your first oil finish is exactly why we do what we do. We are so happy to have you as part of the RMP family and look forward to being here for you and your future projects for years to come!
The description is spot on so didn’t have to wonder what the product would look like. There’s even suggestions on how to and what works well. Nice website.
Reply from RMP Finishes2026-01-15
Thank you so much for the feedback! We recently discovered a batch of reviews that we hadn’t seen previously, and we wanted to make sure we shared our appreciation for your kind words.
We’re so glad you found the website easy to navigate and the descriptions helpful. Our team works hard to provide those 'how-to' suggestions and clear photos so you can feel confident in your projects. We hope those supplies worked out perfectly for you, and we look forward to seeing you back on the site again soon!
Thank you for a sweet natural product that I can feel great about using on toys and giving to children!
Reply from RMP Finishes2026-01-15
Thank you so much for the kind review! We recently found a batch of older feedback that hadn’t been seen previously, and we didn't want your lovely note to go unacknowledged.
We take a lot of pride in offering natural products that are safe for the little ones, so it’s wonderful to hear that you feel confident using our paint on toys. We hope those projects brought a lot of joy to the children who received them! We look forward to helping you with your next safe and natural project.
I bought some new shades of the milk paint. Mixing it is something of a learning curve. So I got some of the defoaming liquid. The instructions are pretty non specific. 2-4 drops per pint? I rarely make a pint of the paint. An eyedropper should be included.
Reply from RMP Finishes2026-01-15
Thank you for the 4-star review and for the honest feedback! We recently discovered a batch of older reviews that hadn't been seen at the time, and we wanted to make sure we acknowledged your helpful suggestion.
You are absolutely right that mixing milk paint has a bit of a learning curve, and we’re glad you gave the defoamer a try to help smooth things out. We really appreciate the feedback regarding the instructions and the eyedropper.
Your product met expectations in quality along with good customer service.
Reply from RMP Finishes2026-01-15
Thank you for the 4-star review! We recently uncovered some older feedback that hadn't been acknowledged at the time, but we wanted to make sure we reached out to say thanks. We’re so glad to hear that both our products and our service met your expectations. We look forward to working with you again on your next project!
I've been using RMP's Pure Tung oil for an outdoor bench for several years. I've renewed the finish several times. I ran out of the Tung oil so it was time to order more. In reviewing RMP's web site I noticed the Outdoor Defense Oil. The bench is under cover but exposed to the elements. I sent a message to RMP asking if that would be a better finish. I never received a response. That dropped my rating here by a star. However, there was enough information on the website that I decided to go with the Outdoor oil. It just arrived today so I haven't used it yet. The follow up after placing my order and the tracking information were excellent so I rated the experience 4 stars.
Reply from RMP Finishes2026-01-15
Thank you for being such a loyal customer over the years! We recently uncovered a group of older reviews that had unfortunately been missed at the time, and we wanted to sincerely apologize for the silence you experienced when you reached out.
We are a small team and we truly aim to get back to everyone quickly, but it’s clear we dropped the ball on your message. We hate that it cost us a star, but we completely understand your frustration. It’s great to hear that the website information helped you make the move to the Outdoor Defense Oil - it's a fantastic choice for benches exposed to the elements.
We hope the new finish has been performing well on your bench. If you ever have questions about future applications, please don't hesitate to give us another shout!
Thank you for the 5-star review! We recently found a batch of older reviews that had been missed, but we wanted to make sure we reached out to thank you. We’re so glad you loved the product and that it arrived quickly. We look forward to serving you again on your next project!
Thank you for the review! We recently discovered a batch of older feedback that had been missed, but we wanted to make sure we acknowledged your kind words. We're glad to hear that you found the website easy to use and were happy with the turnaround time. We appreciate the support and look forward to helping you again in the future!
Informative web site , shipping was fast and timely.
Reply from RMP Finishes2026-01-15
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We recently uncovered a group of older reviews that had been missed, and we wanted to make sure we reached out to thank you. We’re glad the website resources were helpful and that your order arrived quickly. We look forward to helping you with your next project whenever you're ready!
Thank you for the 5-star review! We recently found a batch of older feedback that we hadn't seen previously, but we didn't want your kind words to go unnoticed. We’re so glad to hear you were happy with the turnaround time on your order. We always aim to get our products into our customers' hands as quickly as possible so they can get started on their projects. We look forward to serving you again!
Was looking for something to preserve an Ash fence
Was looking for something to preserve Ash wood to be used in an exterior louvered fence. Ordered your product. Waiting for spring to try it out.
Reply from RMP Finishes2026-01-15
Thank you for the 5-star review! We recently uncovered a group of older reviews that had been missed, and we wanted to reach out to thank you for choosing us for your project.
An Ash wood louvered fence sounds like a beautiful addition to any exterior! Since some time has passed since you posted this, we hope the spring application went smoothly and that our product is providing the protection and look you were hoping for. We’d love to help you out with any future preservation projects you might have!
Thank you for the 5-star review! We recently uncovered some older feedback that hadn't been seen at the time, but we wanted to make sure we reached out to thank you. We’re so glad your order arrived quickly and in perfect condition. We look forward to helping you with your next project!
Thank you for the 5-star review! We recently found a batch of older feedback that hadn't been acknowledged at the time, and we wanted to make sure we reached out to say thanks. We're glad to hear you had a great experience with our response times, as providing helpful and timely communication is something we always strive for. We look forward to working with you again!
website was easy to navigate with good description of products. I had a little trouble selecting what size i was purchasing had to select several times but I felt like it was an isolated tech issue. I have shopped here before and did not have this problem
Reply from RMP Finishes2026-01-15
Thank you for being a returning customer! We recently uncovered some older reviews that hadn't been seen at the time, but we wanted to reach out to thank you for your patience with that tech issue.
As a small team, we’re always working to keep our website running smoothly, and we appreciate you sticking with it to get your order through. It’s great to know that our product descriptions helped you find exactly what you needed. We hope that particular order worked out perfectly for your project and that your next visit to the site is completely seamless!
Might want to use a different shipper. My order was supposed to be delivered today and what do you know, I get an email saying it will not be delivered until Monday. Not a good start. Not your fault, but you might want to hold your shipper to the fire.
Reply from RMP Finishes2023-01-31
Hi Chris,
Thanks for the review and for sharing your experience! As you noted, the transit between our doors and yours is out of our hands. Even so, we will definitely be passing along your frustrations to the shipper. If there is any other way we can help, feel free to reach out!