Caulk tacky after painting

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Hi All,

A few weeks back I replaced the skirting in a bedroom. Finished off with decorators caulk, Wickes own brand. The following weekend I used Dulux Satinwood with a Dulux primer and undercoat.
Roll on 3 weeks and I've noticed dust and dog hair stuck to the paint. I can feel that the areas where I used caulk have gone tacky and the dust etc is sticking to it. The other areas are fine and the areas on the wall where I used the same caulk are also fine with a Dulux matt emulsion.
Any ideas if this is likely to be the Wickes Caulk or Dulux Satinwood causing this? Would an oil based undercoat work?

Thanks,

Tom
 
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Thanks for the reply. No, no high humidity or condensation
Hmmmm is it on a cold exterior wall? That's the only other thing I could think of, cold wall equals moisture being attracted to it.

I would wipe away the paint with a damp cloth and try again personally, try and keep the area at a constant temperature for good measure.
 

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