Mixing Paint Types
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Do you think that there might have been a residue of something on the shelf before you painted? You know, the clear is worth a shot. It may harden the surface and if you have to remove it all you are no worse off.
But as someone who has messed up more than his share of painting projects I would say that you should remove the sticky stuff first. I'd try a solvent type thinner. I've never heard of this happening with a latex paint.
I would prime with Zinzeer B-I-N and then paint again. It might have had an oil-based top coat and you used water-based paint that doesn't work unless you use a blocking primer.
Start by sanding it lightly, and use high-gloss paint. This will avoid the sticky surface, and it can be wiped with a soapy rag, and will not ruin the surface. Make sure it's completely dry. If you feel it needs 2 coats, do so. EJL.
Being in the the paint business for 18 yr.s I would not recommend BIN.Sand off the sticky paint,wipe down with denatured alcohol,(you could also use vinegar & water) repaint like the last person said with a higher gloss paint.A clear coat will not harden whats under it.
It sounds like you either had old paintor you cleaned surface with a oil base prep. The easiest thing to do is strip off the old stuff and repaint using a water based prep or lightly sand and dust off any residue. Rule of thumb, never mix water base and oil base paints or preps...Good luck
I always use 100% acrylic paints on furniture. There's no sticking.
Sand to degloss, clean thoroughly. Repaint with THIN coats allowing plenty of dry time in between. Also may take weeks to fully cure.
How sticky is it? If mildly sticky I would try putting a coating or two of wax on it first. Not a liquid wax, but one that is used for floors and needs to be rubbed on and then polished. You might need to apply two coats. If it doesn't work you haven't put a lot of time, money and effort into it and can still sand it off and try some of the remedy's mentioned above.
Sand First Please it will make all the difference. Some elbow grease now will prep the shelf and make it come out perfect.
This is from the DIY Channel and I have used there advice before I choose to use Latex on one project and oil base on another and both came out well.
Hope it helps !Teresa
Painting walls is one thing, but there are a few different measures you need to take in order to ensure that your furniture-painting project is successful.
Expert Painting Tips: Latex paint comes in a variety of sheen's, including flat, low sheen or satin, semigloss acrylic latex and oil-based enamel. Oil-based paint can be used for both exterior painting and interior trim work; it's also very durable and easy to clean.
http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/skills-and-know-how/painting/tips-on-painting-furniture
I've decided to put contact paper on the horizontal surfaces under the jars. I found some with a waxy finish. Thanks everyone for all your suggestions!