Repainting a coffee table
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Debbie Reif
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I live at the beach and bought a coffee table that had been very recently painted a beachy pink. For whatever reason the paint stayed tacky for what seemed like weeks. Magazines stuck to it so that now one side of the top looks like it was decoupaged! Candle holders that are heavy still stick to it or leave a ring. I'd like to repaint this solid wood table, but how and with what, so that it dries completely and so that it can be washed off? Thanks for any suggestions!!!
5 answers
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What kind of paint did you use?. I suggest using chalk paint or homemade chalk paint.. I ha a similar problem and chalk paint worked for me. Just make sure you seal the chalk paint with wax or a coat of poly spray and then you'll be able to wipe the table off with no problems.
Mary Insana
on Dec 01, 2013
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Mary gave you the exact answer that I was going to! If you used a glossy poly on it you might have to lightly sand
Linda Losapio Nusum
on Dec 02, 2013
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Agree with above, but it never hurts to use a primer on a difficult surface. Kilz is a great primer and any kind of paint should go easily over the primer. I've used it on highly varnished furniture as well as laminate. You can get Kilz at Lowe's or Home Depot.
Shelley Johnson
on Dec 02, 2013
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I am having a similar problem with a house we just moved into- the trim, banisters, etc were recently painted and are still tacky. Thoughts? I do not know what kind of paint was used and I live in a fairly arid climate, so humidity is not an issue.
Heidi N
on Dec 02, 2013
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If it is a beach table and stuff is sticking to it, why not coat the top with sand, then give it a good poly coating so that sand stays on? It would be unique.....
Dottie Unruh
on Dec 26, 2015
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