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foreverromantic
Mar 18, 2015, 06:39 AM
I had a small portion of my bath vanity repainted with oil based paint due to a couple small scratches. The portion that was painted 4 days ago seems to remain "sticky". I don't know why as the entire vanity was painted 2 yrs. ago with this same paint, both times using a tiny foam roller appropriate for that paint. Also, this paint is fairly new that was made up only a couple months ago. Any thoughts? Thank You.
joypulv
Mar 18, 2015, 10:12 AM
One guess is that either you didn't stir it enough, and the varnish rose to the top, or you rolled over it again too soon, such a several hours instead of at least 24. Also, if you use the bathroom a lot, and didn't avoid steam from showers for a full day, it's going to take a long time.
ballengerb1
Mar 18, 2015, 12:03 PM
Did you use 2 year old paint left over from the last time?
tickle
Mar 18, 2015, 01:56 PM
Did you use 2 year old paint left over from the last time?
OP states it is new paint. I agree with Joy, probably rolled over too soon.