I painted the front door with Wilko quick drying water-based paint, which is said to be touch dry in two hours (which it was) and re-coatable in six hours.
Anyway - it rained last night - at least ten hours after the application of the paint - and this morning the door is all blobby - covered with raised pimples.
Advice please!
Personally I don't care for water based finishes with the exception of traditionals such as emulsion.
The solution is to rub down and try again.
What you are describing suggests a re-action to something on the surface when you painted it. I would imagine rain would leave a cratered type surface if the finish was still soft.
Paul Mc Cann
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Thanks. Weather difficult to forecast. Will try. Are any of the water-based paints better than others?
Sounds like it didn't adhere. Lack of preparation? Was there a previous finish on the door? Some of these exterior varnishes stay very slightly tacky to shed water (and presumably water based paints)
Have a tarpaulin available for insurance.
No idea. I'm currently using Glidden Acrylic Gloss. No idea how it will hold out over the years, though.
Christian.
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