Satinwood still soft after 4 weeks

[nebjamin]

Hi All,

I recently had a door dipped and I have repainted it.

I used Leyland oil based primer and then 2 coats of Leyland Satinwood.

I painted in the garage (where it's obviously cooler and moister than the house) and after about 4 weeks if it sitting round in the garage finally got round to bringing it into the house to hang it.

I have noticed that the paint is still very soft - you can scratch off the top layers with a fingernail.

It also still smells very 'painty'.

My thoughts are that it just hasn't been warm enough to dry in the garage. I am hoping it will dry out now it's in a house with the CH on.

Anyone seen a similar issue? Took me bl**dy ages to prep it all and paint it - don't fancy redoing it.

Ta!
Ben

 

[footprints]

Yes it's the damp atmosphere, moisture trapped during painting and poor drying conditions. Even painting indoors during damp weather takes an age to dry I try to avoid it if possible. All you can do is put it in a well heated room and wait and see I'm afraid.

 

[Robbie uk]

Also be careful that the door doesnt start to turn yellow. If its been dipped in caustic this can cause this and it may need a sealer like Zinnser BIN 123 prior to repainting.