What can I do if my painted wood countertop feels chalky?
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I have a 70 inch long, 36 inch wide piece of 3/4 inch thick plywood along with 4 metal (three rod) hairpin legs. The plywood has been sanded smooth, wiped down & sprayed with a white laquer paint. I let it dry overnight & then sprayed a clear laquer on top, but the piece still appears to have a "chalky" residue feel to it, rather than a slick laquer finish. Help!!
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It probably needs sanding. Try 0000 steel wool, wipe it clean and spray it again.
You would need more than one coat. Usually three coats to get a smooth finish. Should have used three coats of a water based polyurethane. Minwax Polycrylic is what I use.
Sprayed too dry. Try less air and look for the “flash” if you shot the clear coat.