The failure of paint to properly cure and develop a hard surface can be problematic and even quite stressful. Besides the fact that tacky paint collects dust, it can cause blocking, which happens when two painted surfaces adhere to each other, resulting in paint pulling off one of the surfaces when you separate them. Meaning, your paint will probably won’t last too long. There are temporary remedies for blocking, but if you want the paint to dry, you usually have to increase the temperature, reduce the ambient humidity, or both.  Here is all you need to know about how to dry tacky paint.

The first step on drying tacky paint is to increase air circulation in your property. Because the paint needs to cure, and fast, the process will only happen if you increase air circulation. Air is the cure.

The second step in drying tacky paint is to run a heater in the room so that way, the temperature will increase. If you don’t have a heater, shining a bright light on your wall’s surface or painted area will also help.  If the painted area is within the property, try to open up some windows and allow for sunlight to hit it as well.

In the process of drying tacky paint, you must also reduce humidity. If you have already attempted to increase air circulation and have allowed for light to hit the surface and there are no results, it is time that you run a dehumidifier. If the paint job is on the exterior of the property and there has been humidity, be patient and see if once the humidity comes to a stop if the paint cures.

You can also prevent blocking by putting some talc over painted surfaces- – particularly areas that get pressed together.

Do these steps and your tacky paint will dry in no time.