What can I do if I used too much spray paint and the piece is sticky?
I was too heavy handed with the spray paint and now my piece is still tacky after several hours - is there any way to fix it or is it ruined?
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Hi Donna,
I would give the project a few days to dry and see if anything changes. If you are in a colder climate you may need to bring the project indoors.
Hope this helps.
Lauren - The Little Lake Cottage
spray paint can take at least 3 days or more to completely cure & the higher the humidity in your area the longer. Paint “DRY” happens when the solvents evaporate from your paint coating leaving the paint feeling dry to the touch even though it is not 100% dry.
Paint “CURE” happens when your paint coating has reached it’s maximum hardness and is completely 100% dry.
When reading the label on your paint can, it will tell you the DRY time, not the CURE time. Through many mistakes just like my table above, I’ve learned it’s best to wait until furniture has CURED before staging and selling. Sometimes this isn’t possible. For instance, if a client wants their furniture asap, I always explain the repercussions of using the furniture before it has had time to cure.HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE PAINT TO DRY AND CURE?
Water Based/Latex Paint ~ Dry Time 1-2 hours – Cure Time 21-30 days
Oil Based Paint ~ Dry Time 6-8 hours – Cure Time 3-7 days
Chalk Brand Paints ~ Dry Time 30-60 minutes – Cure time 30 days
Homemade Chalky Paint ~ Dry Time 30-60 minutes – Cure Time 21-30 days
Milk Paint ~ Dry Time 30 minutes – Cure time 30 days
Give it time. Some spray paint takes 24 hours to dry. If still tacky, you may have sprayed over something that didn't agree with the spray paint. Then yes it could be ruined or if able will need to strip.