Painting - Oil paint question
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busy girl
06-13-09, 03:16 PM
I want to know what the highest humidity could be and still be able to paint a final coat of oil base paint on a outdoor chair? I've been waiting for the humidity to drop and it just hasn't for more than a week!
marksr
06-13-09, 06:47 PM
Welcome to the forums!
I wouldn't be overly concerned since the wood is already sealed.
I used to paint in fla and I don't think the humidity there hardly ever gets below 90%:eek:
I wouldn't be overly concerned since the wood is already sealed.
I used to paint in fla and I don't think the humidity there hardly ever gets below 90%:eek:
queenie0456
06-18-09, 08:31 PM
If you've already put on a primer, and or a coat of the oil, realistically, the only thing the humidity will do to your final coat is make it dry slower. If it gets sticky during application, add a bit of penetrol or another paint additive (your local paint store can help you determine which to use) to help. penetrol will also add dry time, but helps with application.
Faron79
06-25-09, 12:57 AM
At your paint store, look for a qt. of "Japan-drier".
This solvent greatly speeds-up the drying of many oils!
(Dont' even ask about the VOC-level of this stuff...:eek: !!)
You'll still needs DAYS of curing-time b4 I'd dare sit on them!
Faron
This solvent greatly speeds-up the drying of many oils!
(Dont' even ask about the VOC-level of this stuff...:eek: !!)
You'll still needs DAYS of curing-time b4 I'd dare sit on them!
Faron
marksr
06-25-09, 05:24 AM
If you use japan drier - be sure to follow directions!!!
Too much drier will cause the finish paint to lose it's sheen..... and in case anyone is wondering - it's for oil base coatings only, can't be used with latex paint.
Too much drier will cause the finish paint to lose it's sheen..... and in case anyone is wondering - it's for oil base coatings only, can't be used with latex paint.
Bigg_Billy
06-25-09, 05:28 AM
If you haven't bought your paint already, choose Ben Moore Metal and Wood oil base paint, it is simply the best paint on the market for your application......no driers needed......
Bill
Bill