tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8332852560584674419.post7939180158998457900..comments2024-03-28T05:12:10.302-07:00Comments on Pretty Dubs: Blue and White, Minus the Nautical VibeBonnie Weekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05039689205881786179noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8332852560584674419.post-61499837493623236632011-07-20T23:19:49.363-07:002011-07-20T23:19:49.363-07:00This is awesome! I really like it and i appreciate...This is awesome! I really like it and i appreciate our idea to combine the blue with whites. Really a dream home room and i am also going to try something new from your creation.Bred Pithttp://www.justwhiteshirts.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8332852560584674419.post-68747345153086458122011-07-20T17:20:06.499-07:002011-07-20T17:20:06.499-07:00Okay, two things. 1) Paint DOES take very long to ...Okay, two things. 1) Paint DOES take very long to cure/dry--even when it's 'dry' to the touch, the under layers can take a while, especially if they were thick layers. Plus it's humid here, so that doesn't help the process. So, I'd say if this was happening just for a few days or even a week after it was painted, that would be expected (but it's been longer than that, huh?) <br /><br />SO, 2) I would try giving it a few coats of poly--plus you'll want the extra protection that gives you since this is a coffee table in a well-used space. I'd use Polycrylic (since it's water-based) instead of Polyurethane--the kind I love is on the stain aisle at HD, in a blue can. You have to really pay attention to the drying times in between coats, don't jump the gun (I think it's about 4 hrs in between, but go longer if it's drizzly outside). Put a thin coat on, let it dry the alotted time, then sand lightly with 220 sand paper, wipe off dust, apply a second coat, then repeat until your third coat is dry.<br /><br />Just because I was curious, I googled it too and this is what I found (you could also try this blow-dryer method, but it also could be caused by the surface under the paint):<br />http://www.ehow.com/how_7799467_fix-tacky-paint.html<br /><br />Good luck. Keep us posted! (Oh yeah, and LOVE the color combo, AND congrats on coming to a decision!) Uh-hem.. and sorry for the novel.lisahttp://tomjensenfam.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8332852560584674419.post-31228723283163178782011-07-20T10:20:33.662-07:002011-07-20T10:20:33.662-07:00Anonymous = Rachel D, btw. My browser has serious...Anonymous = Rachel D, btw. My browser has serious issues with your blog. grr.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8332852560584674419.post-15719991246835974712011-07-20T10:19:22.137-07:002011-07-20T10:19:22.137-07:00Love your color combo. My dream living room is na...Love your color combo. My dream living room is navy blue and white with tan, especially jute / sisal / other natural fibers. My dream kitchen is hydrangea blue and white.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8332852560584674419.post-68359543196234825102011-07-20T09:16:30.962-07:002011-07-20T09:16:30.962-07:00Ok if you figure out how to fix your stickiness, b...Ok if you figure out how to fix your stickiness, be sure to post about it! because i have two sticky end tables! They attract dust like crazy which is unseemly, but makes them less sticky, and when i clean them off they're newly sticky again! argh!Alysa Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03705870547401762370noreply@blogger.com