How can i solve the sticky paint on my floor?
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David
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ive found some info on this topic already, which is what brought me here, just wanted to ask a little more detail.
I painted over a linoleum floor (i know not recommended) with black, latex paint. the next day, the paint was not set persay but it is sticky/tacky. i gave an extra day, but 48 hours later it wasnt really any better. i didnt sand, but used a deglosser before. i only did 1 coat, but i put it on very thick.
my concern with the powder trick is that i painted the floor black, and want to keep the crisp black look. i was already thinking about adding a gloss, and wondered if that is this something i could also do to "dry/cover" the stickyness? or could this still dry in the next day or so? or even if i dont get to gloss it, is there any other kind of varnish or sealant i could use in place of powder? or should i just do powder to dry it up, then do a gloss to get back to that crisp black look?
any thoughts, suggestions or constructive criticism is much appreciated.
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you can also use baking soda to dry the paint - here is more info
https://thediyplan.com/why-is-paint-sticky-or-tacky/
I would put a space heater pointed at it and give it another day or to. Especially because you used acrylic paint you will want to seal it anyway. Once it gets as dry as you think its going to get I would go ahead and seal it with a polyacrylic sealant, do a light coat, let that dry and then do at least one more coat. That should take care of the tackiness.
Why Is My Interior/Exterior Semi-Gloss Sticky? | Hunker
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If your semi-gloss paint is taking an extraordinarily long time to dry, you might not have let enough time pass between coats. This could make the paint remain sticky for a long time. Eventually it should dry out. Ensure that you allow complete …
First you used a deglosser on linoleum. It probably softened the linoleum. There was no need to sand or degloss. A good cleaning was all. Did you prime before painting? Priming seals the surface and creates a bonding surface for the paint. Putting on a thick coat will take time to dry and cure. You can try using fans to assist in drying. Another option is using Goo Gone to remove the stickiness. Mineral Spirits may also help. Putting on a finish coat won't help in sealing the stickiness. It will prolong the drying time.
Hello I would suggest calling the paint manufacturer for their suggestions. I have had some companies provide replacement product if faulty finishes resulted.
All of the painted linoleum floor DIYs that I have seen over the years suggest a polyurethane/ polyacrylic top coat. In the comments of this post a lot of people share that their floors are tacky, too. I think it's a common problem. https://www.viewalongtheway.com/2013/01/how-to-paint-vinyl-or-laminate-flooring/
I did this in a bathroom. Did you add a topcoat? That fixed the tacky feel of mine.
It sounds like your first layer didn't dry before applying another coat. Try a dehumidifier and time so that it will thoroughly dry and hopefully that will take care of the issue.
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Try running a floor fan over the floor to try and dry..... I would add anything to it, as it will never dry then,