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Expert: - 10/17/2009


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I recently painted some pieces the day after a rain storm. It has been quit humid and the furniture feels tacky like it hasn't really dried and also appears a little thick.  should i strip it and start over? what else can you suggest?

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Hi Krys
Nice to hear from you.
I think I'd wait and give the paint a good chance to dry before resorting to stripping it off (what a job).
Can't see why it won't dry if you dry the air with a bit of heat perhaps.
Get back to me if that fails.
And also let me know if the paint was a new can or old stuff you had on hand.
Regards
Eileen

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