RS - August 2016

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UH-OH!

I PA I N T E D O N A H OT DAY, A N D N O W M Y F RO N T D O O R LO O K S A L L B U M P Y. You’ll have to use a paint scraper to remove the blisters (bumps), then sand them smooth before starting over. This time, wait until the temperature is between 50 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Any colder or warmer than that and the paint may not bind together properly as it dries, which can cause blisters to form again. If you’re painting inside, remember that humidity can make the paint take longer to dry; sealing doors and windows and setting up a fan in the room can help.


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