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Default Latex Paint - Tacky/Sticky finish days after painting -Solutions?

On Sun, 12 Mar 2017 15:19:16 -0400, J. Clarke wrote:

Paints are either "blocking" or "non-blocking". Generally speaking stuff
sticks to "blocking" paints, it doesn't stick to "non-blocking". For
shelves, tables, or anything where stuff is going to be pressed against
the paint for a long period of time you want a non-blocking paint.


Got that right. I've got some bookcases in the train room that I painted
"Pullman Green". After approx. 12-15 years, they still act sticky if
something sits on for a long time. Used to be a day, now it takes about
a week.



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