Bennette Paint | Painting Tips: Tackiness (Slow Drying)

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Why Paint Jobs Fail

Adhesion (Loss of)
Alligatoring (Crazing)
Bleeding
Blistering
Blooming (Blushing)
Chalking
Checking or Crazing
Chipping or Flaking
Covering or Hiding
Cracking or Scaling
Crawling or Creeping

Discoloration
Efflorescence
Fading of Color
Ghosting
Loss of Gloss
Sagging and Running
Spalling
Tackiness (Slow Dry)
Wrinkling
Yellowing

TACKINESS AND SLOW DRY:

This is usually due to applying a second or third coat too quickly, before the previous coat has had sufficient time to dry. Always follow label and product data sheet directions regarding recoat times.

The application of paint in damp, foggy or cold weather (below 50°F) will also cause slow drying. To avoid slow drying, paint only on a thoroughly prepared and cleaned surface, free of all wax, oil and dirt; and paint in good weather.

When painting with alkyd paints in closed areas allow sufficient ventilation for proper drying or paints will remain soft and tacky.

ronment should be used.